Human Body Systems
EVIDENCE OF WORK
DESCRIPTION
During this project, our team researched the endocrine and reproductive systems. We learned about the systems through biology textbooks and took notes. Then, we created a structure that showed 3 functions with how the systems work together and independently. We also made the slide show presented above to explain the structure and detail specific information on each body system. Our final step was presenting our project to the class.
During this project, our team researched the endocrine and reproductive systems. We learned about the systems through biology textbooks and took notes. Then, we created a structure that showed 3 functions with how the systems work together and independently. We also made the slide show presented above to explain the structure and detail specific information on each body system. Our final step was presenting our project to the class.
CONTENT
Brain - an organ of soft nervous tissue contained in the skull of vertebrates, functioning as the coordinating center of sensation, intellectual, and nervous activity.
Endocrine System - regulates the production and release of hormones throughout the body. Controls functions of cells, tissues, and organs. This was represented in our work by the release mechanism at the top of our machine, and the tubes and solo cups attached to the face of it. Look in the slide show for more information on what these materials specifically represent.
Impulses - signals sent between neurons.
Lungs - allow oxygen to pass into the blood and they get rid of carbon dioxide. They absorb oxygen.
Nerves - provide pathways for impulses.
Nervous System - the network of nerve cells and fibers that transmit nerve impulses throughout the body.
Neurons - a specialized cell transmitting nerve impulses; a nerve cell.
Reproductive System - organs and glands in the body that aid in the production of new members of the species. This was represented in our work by the ramp and the marble, and then the final solo cup and the tissue inside. Look in the slide show for more information on what these materials specifically represent.
Respiratory System - a series of organs responsible for taking in oxygen and expelling carbon dioxide.
Spinal Cord - the cylindrical bundle of nerve fibers and associated tissue that is enclosed in the spine and connects nearly all parts of the body to the brain. Part of the nervous system.
REFLECTION
Overall, this was a really enjoyable project. We had a ton of freedom to build our system however we wanted
(with basic guidelines, of course). I think our machine turned out really well and our presentation was descriptive and informing.
I think the machine's ability to function was not perfect, and we might have practiced our presentation more to make the delivery clearer than it was. I learned that I have a knack for troubleshooting problems, which was seen in the project when the m&ms (hormones) kept falling through the cracks of the release mechanism. I installed barriers to prevent this from happening. I also learned that once you have a specific vision for what a project will look like, building that project becomes much easier. I noticed this in the project when my teammate thought of how the machine would work. At first I did not understand what she was thinking, but after building some of it I understood her vision more and building became faster and easier. One thing I could have done better was be more time-efficient. This was evident when we finished our project a few days early, and I didn't use the extra time to make my machine function smoother. I also could have been more hands-on during the building phase of the project. Due to my confusion of what the final product would look like, I didn't help build the machine as much as I would have liked to.
Overall, this was a really enjoyable project. We had a ton of freedom to build our system however we wanted
(with basic guidelines, of course). I think our machine turned out really well and our presentation was descriptive and informing.
I think the machine's ability to function was not perfect, and we might have practiced our presentation more to make the delivery clearer than it was. I learned that I have a knack for troubleshooting problems, which was seen in the project when the m&ms (hormones) kept falling through the cracks of the release mechanism. I installed barriers to prevent this from happening. I also learned that once you have a specific vision for what a project will look like, building that project becomes much easier. I noticed this in the project when my teammate thought of how the machine would work. At first I did not understand what she was thinking, but after building some of it I understood her vision more and building became faster and easier. One thing I could have done better was be more time-efficient. This was evident when we finished our project a few days early, and I didn't use the extra time to make my machine function smoother. I also could have been more hands-on during the building phase of the project. Due to my confusion of what the final product would look like, I didn't help build the machine as much as I would have liked to.