Download Human Body Systems Book Project

Name: ____________________________________ Date:_____________ Entry #: _____
Human Body Systems Book Project
In order to build an understanding of human anatomy and physiology, you will complete a long-term
project that will focus on 6 of the 11 human body systems. This book will be graded based on the
rubric provided and as we go through the unit. This book will act as your review guide for the District
Assessment.
Book Requirements/Information:
1. The book will include a cover page with a relevant unique title along with your name,
period, and illustration.
2. The book will consist of FOUR pages (folded in half).
3. This should be in BULLET POINTS
4. Each system should have the following information:
a. The name of the System
b. 1 Point: What is the overall function/s of this system?
c. 2 Points: What other body systems does this body system work with? (Name 2 and
describe how they work together)
d. 2 Points: What are the major organs/parts that make up the body system?
i. What is the job of each of these major organs/parts?
e. 1 Pont: Labeled diagram of this system
f. 1 Point: 4 listed illnesses or conditions associated with this system (diabetes, heart
disease, stomach ulcers, enlarged thyroid)
g. 3 Points: Other parts of the system… See the back
h. Summary Page: The last page of the book is the summary
i. This page needs to have at least TWO questions from each body system that you
think would be on a test and their answers
5. Each body system will be checked and graded at the end of learning each individual system
6. If handwritten write neatly and legibly. I must be able to read it, and so must you!
7. The Human Body Systems Book will be used as a reference on your Human Body
District Assessment
Due Dates for Each System:
Item to be scored
Skeletal: ___________________________
Labeled Diagram
Muscular: __________________________
Integumentary: ______________________
Overall function/s of System
Digestive: __________________________
Co-working with 2 body systems and why
Respiratory: ________________________
Cardiovascular: _____________________
Summary: _________________________
Major Parts/organs and their functions
4 Illnesses or Conditions
Other parts… back of worksheet
2 Questions and their answers
Score for each section
Points
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12
Other points to add per system:
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Skeletal System
4 functions
Diagram of Bone parts
Parts to include
o Spongy Bone
o Compact
o Joint
o Ligament
o Cartilage
o Marrow
Three types of joints and descriptions
Integumentary System
4 Functions of Skin
Skin Cancer- what is it?
o Three types
o Causes
o Preventions
Why are hair and nails so unique?
Parts and descriptions
o Blood vessels
o Nerve fibers
o Hair follicles
o Muscle fibers
o Oil glands
o Sweat glands
o Melanin
o Epidermis
o Dermis
Keratin vs. Collagen
Respiratory System
Order of Air Flow
Difference between cellular respiration and
breathing
How is air able to get into the lungs…?
Include: pressure, volume, ribs, diaphragm
Parts and descriptions
o Nose
o Larynx
o Trachea
o Bronchi
o Bronchioles
o Alveoli
o Capillaries
Why is it more important to breathe through
your nose than your mouth?
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Muscular System
Three types of muscles and descriptions
How do muscles work?
Voluntary vs. involuntary
Parts
o Flexor
o Extensor
o Tendon
Why do muscles fatigue?
Digestive System
Mechanical vs. Chemical
Importance of saliva with tasting
Parts and descriptions
o Mouth
o Pharynx
o Esophagus
o Stomach
o Gall bladder
o Pancreas
o Liver
o Small intestine
o Large intestine
o Rectum
o Anus
All enzymes and what they breakdown
Cardiovascular System
Order of blood flow
Systemic vs. pulmonary
Parts and descriptions
o Heart
o Arteries
o Capillaries
o Veins
o Blood types
Why are veins so unique?
Why are valves so important?
What would happen if there was a hole in
the septum…? Why would this be bad?
Who is a universal donor? Why?
Who is a universal receiver? Why?