HUMAN BODY SYSTEMS PROJECT PPT RUBRIC

Name: System:
Criteria Possible Points Points Earned
Title slide: name of system, 4
illustration, student first and
last name, date, class
block/number
At least 8 additional slides 8
At least 8 pictures (ex. 1 8
picture per slide) relating to
the organ system WITH
CAPTIONS explaining each
picture
Each of the major 20
organs/parts: pictured and
labeled with their name and
specific function
List and explain the functions 20
of the body system
Describe at least one disease 10
associated with their body
system and ways to prevent
the disease if possible.
Explain how your body system 10
works with other systems in
the body.
5 fun/interesting facts about 10
your system
Final slide—Works Cited Page: 5
MLA format, at least three
sources used and cited
correctly
Grammar, spelling, 5
punctuation, neatness, effort
ORAL PRESENTATION: 20
3-5 minutes in length
Explain information effectively
and thoroughly
Make eye contact with your
audience and demonstrate
confidence
Be able to answer questions well
and to explain sources used
Creativity in “giving tour”
TOTAL POINTS: 120
 HUMAN BODY SYSTEMS PROJECT PAMPHLET RUBRIC

Name: System:
Criteria Possible Points Points Earned
Title page: name of system, 4
illustration, student first and
last name, date, class
block/number
At least 8 total 8
illustrations/photos relating
to the organ system with 8
CAPTIONS
All 6 panels are completed; 8
and space used effectively.
Each of the major organs: 20
pictured and labeled with their
name and specific function
List and explain the functions 20
of the body system
Describe at least one disease 10
associated with their body
system and ways to prevent
the disease if possible.
Explain how your body system 10
works with other systems in
the body.
5 fun/interesting facts about 10
your system
Works Cited Page: MLA 5
format, at least three sources
used and cited correctly
Grammar, spelling, 5
punctuation, neatness, effort
ORAL PRESENTATION: 20
3-5 minutes in length
Explain information effectively
and thoroughly
Make eye contact with your
audience and demonstrate
confidence
Be able to answer questions well
and to explain sources used
Creativity in “giving tour”
TOTAL POINTS: 120
 HUMAN BODY SYSTEMS PROJECT
(120 Points)

Name: Date: Block:

DUE DATE:
Tuesday, December 10

Congratulations! You have been hired by the Awesome Ad Agency as a travel consultant to design a
luxury tour through one of the Human Body Systems. Your boss has informed you that in order to win
the contract you must highlight the trendy spots, the exciting activities, and the imports and exports of
the areas. For insurance considerations, you must also discreetly mention any possible dangers or
special precautions that tourists might encounter in visiting these systems. Design your tour on one of
the following systems:

1. Integumentary 3. Skeletal 5. Muscular 7. Circulatory

2. Respiratory 4. Digestive 6. Excretory 8. Nervous

Choice 1: PowerPoint–120
 Title slide: name of system, illustration, student first and last name, date, 4
class block/number
 At least 8 additional slides that contain the following information 8
 At least 8 pictures (ex. 1 picture per slide) relating to the organ system 8
WITH CAPTIONS explaining each picture
 Each of the major organs/parts: pictured and labeled with their name and 20
specific function
 List and explain the functions of the body system 20
 Describe at least one disease associated with their body system and 10
ways to prevent the disease if possible.
 Explain how your body system works with other systems in the body. 10
 5 fun/interesting facts about your system 10
 Final slide—Works Cited Page: MLA format, at least three sources used 5
and cited correctly
 Grammar, spelling, punctuation, neatness, effort 5

 ORAL PRESENTATION: 20
o 3-5 minutes in length
o Explain information effectively and thoroughly
o Make eye contact with your audience and demonstrate confidence
o Be able to answer questions well and to explain sources used
o Creativity in “giving tour”
Choice 2: Brochure–120
Back of Brochure
Cover Page:
 Title and image of the body system (color copy or hand-drawn colored 4
illustration)
 Your first and last name; date; class block, and number
Works Cited Page: 5
 MLA format
 At least three sources used and cited accurately
Fun/Interesting Facts 10
 List 5 fun/interesting facts about the body system

Inside of Brochure: (You may have creative license to design the interior of
your brochure, but you must include the following information.)
 Each of the major organs/parts: pictured and labeled with their name and 20
specific function
 List and explain the functions of the body system 20
 Describes at least one disease associated with their body system and 10
ways to prevent the disease if possible.
 Explain how your body system works with other systems in the body. 10

Editing:
 Grammar, spelling, punctuation, neatness, effort 5
 At least 8 total illustrations/photos relating to the organ system with 8
CAPTIONS
 All 6 panels are completed; and space used effectively. 8

ORAL PRESENTATION: 20
o 3-5 minutes in length
o Explain information effectively and thoroughly
o Make eye contact with audience and demonstrate confidence
o Be able to answer questions well and to explain sources used
o Creativity in “giving tour”

Research
Your textbook (Unit 4: Pages 484-646) and the following websites will be a good
start to your research:
http://kids.discovery.com/tell-me/science/body-systems
http://www.kidskonnect.com/subjectindex/31-educational/health/337-human-body.html
http://kidshealth.org/kid/htbw/htbw_main_page.html
http://www.imcpl.org/kids/guides/health/index.html
http://www.fi.edu/learn/heart/systems/systems.html
http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/interactives/systems.html (Fun interactive game)
 Body System Checklist
Circulatory System
 Major functions of circulatory system
 Diagram that includes the major parts - heart, artery, vein, capillary -and list the
function(s) of each.
 Describe each of the components of blood- red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, &
plasma
 Describe the path blood travels through your body
 Explain how your body system works with other systems in the body
 Find 5 fun facts about your body system.
 Describe one disease associated with your body system and possible ways to prevent it.

Digestive System
 Major functions of digestive system
 Diagram that includes the major parts - mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine,
liver, pancreas, and large intestine - and list the function(s) of each.
 Describe the path food travels throughout the digestive system.
 Find 5 fun facts about your body system.
 Describe one disease associated with your body system and possible ways to prevent it.
 Explain how your body system works with other systems in the body

Excretory System
 Major functions of excretory system
 Diagram that includes the major parts - lungs, kidneys, urinary bladder, ureter, urethra,
liver, and skin - and list the function(s) of each.
 Find 5 fun facts about your body system.
 Describe one disease associated with your body system and possible ways to prevent it.
 Explain how your body system works with other systems in the body

Muscular System
 Major functions of muscular system
 Describe the function and locations of each type of muscle – skeletal muscle, smooth
muscle, and cardiac muscle
 Diagram that includes the major muscles in the body - biceps, oblique abdominis,
sartorius, deltoid, orbicularis oculi, sternomastoid, gastrocnemius, pectoral, temporalis,
quadriceps, tibialis, masseter, rectus abdominis, and triceps
 Describe how muscles work in pairs to make parts of the body move using the biceps
and triceps as an example.
 Find 5 fun facts about your body system.
 Describe one disease associated with your body system and possible ways to prevent it.
 Explain how your body system works with other systems in the body
Nervous System
 Description and major functions of the central nervous system and peripheral nervous
system.
 Diagram that includes the major parts - brain, spinal cord, nerves, and neurons - and list
the function(s) of each.
 Describe the path a nerve impulse travels throughout your body from stimulus to
response.
 Find 5 fun facts about your body system.
 Describe one disease associated with your body system and possible ways to prevent it.
 Explain how your body system works with other systems in the body

Respiratory System
 Major functions of respiratory system
 Diagram that includes the major parts - trachea, lungs, diaphragm, epiglottis, larynx,
vocal cords - and list the function(s) of each.
 Describe the “breathing” process.
 Find 5 fun facts about your body system.
 Describe one disease associated with your body system and possible ways to prevent it.
 Explain how your body system works with other systems in the body

Skeletal System
 Major functions of skeletal system
 Diagram that includes the major parts -bones, ligaments, and tendon- and list the
function(s) of each. NOTE: Your diagram should also include the following bones in the
body: cranium, clavicle, humerus, scapula, sternum, rib, vertebra, ulna, radius, carpals,
metacarpals, phalanges, pelvis, femur, patella, tibia, fibula, tarsals, and metatarsals.
 Describe each of the following joints and where they are located hinge, pivot, and ball-
and-socket. You may include other joints as well.
 Find 5 fun facts about your body system
 Describe one disease associated with your body system and possible ways to prevent it.
 Explain how your body system works with other systems in the body

Integumentary System
 Major functions of integumentary system
 Diagram the three major parts of the skin: epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis
 Include information about Melanin, blood vessels, nerves, hair follicles, oil glands, sweat
glands, and pores
 Find 5 fun facts about your body system
 Describe one disease associated with your body system and possible ways to prevent it.
 Explain how your body system works with other systems in the body
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