Exploring the Human Body

WebQuest Handout

*You will use the information in this handout to guide you

through your online journey of exploring the Human Body.

*At the end of this journey, you, along with your group
members, will present a final presentation of your chosen
topic.
Introduction:
How you ever wondered how your body functions? What happens inside your body that
helps you to eat, run, breathe, and fight sickness? We are now going to begin learning
about the human body. It is important that we understand how our body functions, so
we can take better care of it and grow up to be strong and healthy!

Task:
Each part of your body has a specific job, so today you are going to be "Doctors in
Training" and will explore and learn about the different organs within the body. You will
be working in teams of three, and each group will pick one of the following organs to
research.

Organs:
heart
brain
stomach
lungs
liver
kidneys
skin

Each "Doctor" in the group will be responsible for knowing the following information
about each organ:

Where is the organ located in the body?

What does the organ look like?
What is the function of the organ?
Why is this organ important?
Can humans survive without the organ? Explain.

In the end, "Doctors in Training" will choose to present their findings to their peers using
any form of presentation (PowerPoint, poster board, skit, song, etc.).
Process:
You will go through three stages to achieve your final presentation.

Step #1: Research and Planning

After being placed in groups, each group will discuss and decide on which organ to
research. You will then access the "Resources" tab, and you will find different links to
access regarding information about each organ. As you are researching, you will
complete the handout to help organize your thoughts, ideas, and information about
your chosen organ. At the end of the exploration, you will turn this handout in for a
grade. You will have two days to complete research and planning with your group
members.

You may now click on the "Resources" tab and begin researching using the given
articles.

Step #2: Project Collaboration

After completing the research and basic planning, you will begin creating your
presentation. You will gather with your team to discuss the information and decide how
you would like it to be placed on the project/presentation to your peers. You will be
given two days to complete your presentation. If you need additional time, you can
work on it during activity/recess, or if you need additional resources, discuss all your
needs with the teacher.

Step #3: Presentation

After you have completed the research and created the presentation, you will now
presentation your chosen organ to your peers to further educate them on the human
body. Make sure you and your group members are fully prepared on what to say, have
designated a speaking part to each member, and have practiced using your
presentation! I am excited to see what you create and present!
 Human Body WebQuest Handout:

1. What organ has the group chosen? ________________________

2. Why did the group pick the chosen organ? __________________

__________________________________________________________

3. Where is the organ located in the human body? _____________

__________________________________________________________

4. Why is the organ important? _____________________________

__________________________________________________________

5. Can humans survive without this organ? ____________________

__________________________________________________________

6. What does the organ look like? ___________________________

__________________________________________________________

7. List four interesting facts about the organ:

__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________

8. Brainstorm ideas on how you want to present information about

the organ your group has chosen:
Resources:
All of the resources needed to research about each organ is presented below. If you
have any trouble or need additional resources, do not hesitate to ask me!

Interactive Videos/Articles
https://fuse.education.vic.gov.au/Search/Results?AssociatedPackageId=&QueryText=or
gans+in+the+human+body&SearchScope=Primary

Link that provides information on all organs:

https://www.kidinfo.com/health/human_body.html

heart:
https://kidshealth.org/en/kids/csmovie.html?WT.ac=ctg
https://kidshealth.org/en/kids/heart.html?WT.ac=ctg
http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/human-body/circulatory-
system.htm
http://interactivehuman.blogspot.com/2008/10/heart-heart-information-
cardiovascular.html
http://www.explorelearning.com/index.cfm?method=cResource.dspDetail&ResourceID
=662
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JA0Wb3gc4mE

brain:
https://kidshealth.org/en/kids/nsmovie.html?WT.ac=ctg
https://kidshealth.org/en/kids/brain.html?WT.ac=ctg
http://kidshealth.org/kid/cancer_center/HTBW/brain.html
http://kidshealth.org/kid/closet/movies/NSmovie.html
http://kidshealth.org/kid/interactive/brain_it.html
http://www.makemegenius.com/video_play.php?id=2&_blank
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23qFR1vR7qY

stomach:
https://kidshealth.org/en/kids/dsmovie.html?WT.ac=ctg
https://kidshealth.org/en/kids/digestive-system.html?WT.ac=ctg
http://www.watchknowlearn.org/Video.aspx?VideoID=32989&CategoryID=750
http://hes.ucfsd.org/gclaypo/digestive_system.html
http://kidshealth.org/kid/htbw/digestive_system.html
http://www.childrensuniversity.manchester.ac.uk/interactives/science/bodyandmedicin
e/digestivesystem/
http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/human-body/digestive-
system.htm

lungs:
https://kidshealth.org/en/kids/rsmovie.html?WT.ac=ctg
https://kidshealth.org/en/kids/lungs.html?WT.ac=ctg
http://activities.macmillanmh.com/science/ca/grade5/g5_ch3_ls3_ereview.html
http://www.e-
learningforkids.org/Courses/Liquid_Animation/Body_Parts/Respiratory_System/index.h
tml
http://www.lung.org/your-lungs/how-lungs-work/learn-abt-your-respiratory-sys.html
http://www.classzone.com/books/ml_science_share/vis_sim/hbm05_pg35_diaghragm/
hbm05_pg35_diaghragm.swf
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/hlw/whathappens.html

liver:
https://kidshealth.org/en/kids/liver.html?WT.ac=ctg
https://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/HealthTopicDetailsKids.aspx?p=335&np=152&id=2
661
https://study.com/academy/lesson/liver-facts-lesson-for-kids.html
https://wiki.kidzsearch.com/wiki/Liver
http://www.softschools.com/facts/human_body/liver_facts/54/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwrsL-lCZYo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-Mn8mK7Tsc

kidneys:
https://kidshealth.org/en/kids/usmovie.html?WT.ac=ctg
https://kidshealth.org/en/kids/kidneys.html?WT.ac=ctg
https://kidshealth.org/en/kids/pee.html?WT.ac=ctg
http://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/HealthTopicDetailsKids.aspx?p=335&np=152&id=24
09
https://www.kidney.org/atoz/content/all-about-kidneys-basics-kids
http://www.softschools.com/facts/human_body/kidneys_facts/53/
https://www.livescience.com/52047-kidneys.html

skin:
https://kidshealth.org/en/kids/skin-movie.html?WT.ac=ctg
https://kidshealth.org/en/kids/skin.html?WT.ac=ctg
http://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/HealthTopicDetailsKids.aspx?p=335&np=152&id=17
66
http://kidshealth.org/en/kids/skin.html
http://science.nationalgeographic.com/science/health-and-human-body/human-
body/skin-article.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_skin
http://kidshealth.org/en/parents/skin-hair-nails.html
Evaluation:
I have provided you with a rubric to show you how I will be grading each group's
presentation. You may review the rubric to ensure that you have met all of the needed
criteria to make a successful presentation.
 Human Body WebQuest Evaluation Rubric
Categories Excellent Good Needs Improvement
5 points 3 points 0 points

Students kept all Students kept all Students did not

of their information and keep all information
information and materials together and materials
Organization/Completion research materials and completed organized and did
of tasks/Presentation. organized neatly majority of not complete
and completed all tasks/questions majority of
tasks/questions and tasks/questions and
and presentation presentation on presentation on time.
on time. time.
Able to provide Able to provide a Provides limited to
thorough basic description no description of the
description of the of the chosen chosen organ. Little
Factual Information chosen organ and organ. Provides to no facts are given.
includes basic facts.
interesting facts
to capture peers’
attention.
Able to clearly, Able to Limited
and effectively communicate communication
communicate with group between group
Group Collaboration with group members, and members, and not all
members, and all some members students contributed
members equally contributed more to the
contributed to the than others to the presentation/project.
final presentation. final presentation.
Students Students provided Students did not
Completion of Google thoroughly basic feedback provide feedback or
Docs Survey provided and completed complete the
feedback and the WebQuest WebQuest survey.
information on survey.
the survey
regarding the
WebQuest.
Teacher Comments: Total:

out of 20 points
Conclusion:
Wow! Did you enjoy learning about the organs inside the human body? You have been
great "Doctors in Training," and you should have learned about the function and specific
facts about each organ in the human body. After you have turned your handout in to be
graded, you will click on the link provided to complete a short survey describing what
you learned and how you felt using the Web Quest.

Click on the survey link provided:

https://goo.gl/forms/a76t48jW1C5EbVbv2