Author: Alison Cipolla  Date Created: 2/16/2006 12:00:00 PM PDT   System of the Body VITAL INFORMATION Subject(s): Language Arts (English), Research, Science Topic or Unit of Study: The Systems of the Human Body Grade/Level: 6 Objective: This activity will help engage students in the study of human anatomy. They will become familiar with all five systems and how they work together to keep us alive. Summary: Students will work in groups to research a system of the human body. Collectively, they will create a presentation using several technology tools. IMPLEMENTATION Learning Context: This activity will be an intoduction to our Science unit on The Human Body. After the activity is complete the class will have knowledge of the different systems. From there we will look at how the systems work togther and how we maintain a healthy body. Procedure: 1. The class will be split into five groups according to the five Human Body Systems: Digestive, Respiratory, Circulatory, Musculoskeletal, and Nervous. 2. Each group will be allotted class time to compile web research on their system of the body. 3. They will also need to work together outside of class to complete their research and plan their presentation. 4. Using their online research, they will create a power point presentation. 5. They will use Microsoft Word to create a bibliography of their cited material. 6. Their presentation should include two other technology tools of their choice (Slide Show, Movie Maker, Inspiration, Smart Board, etc.) 7. Each group will present their presentation to the class. 8. They will turn in their bibliography and research materials to the teacher. 9. Each group member will complete an evaluation of their group members. Differentiated Instruction: To help create efficient groups the teacher will choose which students will work together. The teacher must make sure that each group has an eclectic mix of students. For example, it would not be wise to create a group in which each student has Attention Deficit Disorder. It might also help to assign each group member a certain task. That way the accelerated students aren't doing all the work. Sample Student Products:   Collaboration: Students will work collaboratively. Time Allotment: 6 class periods. 45 Min. per class. Author's Comments & Reflections:   MATERIALS AND RESOURCES Instructional Materials: Books on the Body Systems Technology Tools Resources: The number of computers required is 1 per student. Technology resources: Digital Cameras, Illustrator, Inspiration, Internet Explorer, Netscape, PowerPoint, Word, Smart Board Movie Maker Students Familiarity with Software Tool: Students will be familiar with web research tools, as well as, microsoft office tools and the smart board STANDARDS & ASSESSMENT Standards: AZ- Arizona Academics Standards • Subject : Language Arts (previous) • Standard 4: Viewing And Presenting Students use a variety of visual media and resources to gather, evaluate and synthesize information and to communicate with others. • Grade Range : ESSENTIALS (Grades 4-8) Students know and are able to do all of the above and the following:  Performance Objective : Plan, develop and produce a visual presentation, using a variety of media such as videos, films, newspapers, magazines and computer images • Subject : Science (previous) • Standard 4: Life Sciences. Students understand the characteristics of living things, the diversity of life and how organisms change over time in terms of biological adaptation and genetics. Students understand the interrelationships of matter and energy in living organisms and the interactions of living organisms with their environment. • Grade Range : ESSENTIALS (Grades 4-8) • Key Idea/Concept 4SC-E4: Identify the systems involved in such vital functions as digestion, respiration, reproduction, circulation, excretion, movement, control and coordination • Grade : Grades 6-8  Performance Objective PO 1: Describe how various systems work together to perform a vital function • Subject : Technology • Standard 3: Technology, Productivity,Tools. Students use technology tools to enhance learning, to increase productivity and creativity, and to collaboratively construct technology-enhanced models, prepare publications, and produce other creative works. • Grade Range : ESSENTIALS (Grades 4 - 8) • Key Idea/Concept 3T-E3: Publish and present information using technology tools See: Science (1SC-E3, PO2 grades 4-5, or PO1 grades 6-8)  Performance Objective PO 1: Design and create a multimedia presentation or Web page using multiple digital sources (e.g., from camera, video, scanner, CD-ROM, Internet)  Performance Objective PO 2: Publish or present the above production (See Technology 4T-E2, PO1 or 4T-E3) • Standard 5: Technology Research Tools. Students will utilize technology-based research tools to locate and collect information pertinent to the task as well as evaluate and analyze information from a variety of sources. Note: The performance objectives described in Standard 5 rely upon the mastery of skills and understanding of concepts from earlier standards • Grade Range : ESSENTIALS (Grades 4 – 8) Students know and are able to do all of the above and the following: • Key Idea/Concept 5T-E1: Locate information from electronic resources  Performance Objective PO 4: Construct keyword searches including basic Boolean logic using available electronic research resources (i.e., electronic card catalog, online or CD-ROM reference sources and grade level appropriate Internet resources)  Performance Objective PO 5: Identify the author, copyright date, and publisher of information located in electronic resources, including Internet resources Assessment/Rubrics: Students will fill out a evaluation sheet regarding the involvement of their group members. Students will also be graded upon the accuracy of their bibliography. Rubrics: Human Body Presentation