Part I: The Circulatory System Systems of the Human Body 1. What are the organs of the circulatory system? 2. What are the smaller branched tubes that connect the arteries and veins called? 3. What system does the circulatory system work with to obtain oxygen for the body? 4. After completing the booklet from the Student Guide, think about that process in your own body. Write a short narrative about a blood cell s journey through your body. 5. The main function of the circulatory system is. 1
Part II: The Respiratory System 1. What are the organs of the respiratory system? 2. Where does the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide occur? 3. What muscle near the lungs allows breathing to occur? 4. Follow the directions on the Station Instructions. Time Test Tube 1 Test Tube 2 Test Tube 3 5. What happened to the color of the water/bromothymol blue solution after the exerciser blew into it? 6. What does the color change tell you? 7. What is the effect of exercise on carbon dioxide production? 8. The main function of the respiratory system is. 2
Part III: The Skeletal System 1. What are the organs of the skeletal system? 2. What are bones made of? 3. What are the six types of joints? 4. Label the skeleton below as directed on the Station Instructions. 5. The main function of the skeletal system is. 3
Part IV: The Muscular System 1. What are the three organs of the muscular system? 2. What are the three types of muscles? 3. Which type of muscles can you control? 4. Which type of muscle works automatically? 5. Follow the directions on the Station Instructions and complete the following chart. Action Voluntary Muscle? Involuntary Muscle? Why is it Voluntary or Involuntary? Pupils of eyes with flashlight shining in them Standing up Heart rate after jogging Breathing rate after jogging Knee jerk and leg raised Bicep curls with flashlight Resting heart rate Blinking eyes 6. The main function of the muscular system is. 4
Part V: The Integumentary System 1. What are the four organs of the integumentary system? 2. What are the three layers of the skin called? 3. What are the two types of sensory receptors? 4. Use a paperclip and Station Instructions to complete the following. 5. Make a key showing most sensitive and least sensitive. Body Part Paperclip gap (mm) Index finger Bottom of wrist Upper arm Shoulder Upper lip Cheek Nose Back Calf Foot 6. The main function of the integumentary system is. 5
Part VI: The Nervous System 1. What are the organs of the nervous system? 2. Through which organ do sensory nerves reach the brain? 3. What are the small finger-like projections on neurons called? 4. Make the thinking cap as shown in the Station Instructions and complete the table below. Action Description 1. Raising my arm Area of the brain involved Other body systems involved 2. 3. 4. 5. 5. The main function of the nervous system is. 6
Part VII: The Digestive System 1. What are the organs of the digestive system? 2. What are the two ways the digestive system breaks down food? 3. In which organ are most nutrients absorbed? 4. Follow the directions on the Station Instructions and fill in the table below. Action Observations Part of the Digestive System represented Cracker sitting in mouth Chewing cracker Swallowing cracker Bag of crackers and cola at rest Squeezing bag of crackers and cola Filtering crackers and cola Squeezing crackers through pantyhose 5. The main function of the digestive system is. 7
Part VIII: The Excretory System 1. What are the organs of the excretory system? 2. Which organ collects the wastes? 3. Which other system does the excretory system work with? 4. Follow the Station Instructions and fill in the table below. Trial # Observations 1 2 5. How do the two liquids in the beakers compare? 6. Why did this happen? 7. Draw your setup in the box below. Include the beaker, filter paper, and sand and water mixture. Label your diagram to show what each part represents in the excretory system. 8. The main function of the excretory system is. 8
Part IX: The Endocrine System 1. What are the organs of the endocrine system? 2. Which hormone causes the fight or flight response? 3. When would you need the fight or flight response? 4. Follow the directions on the Station Instructions and fill in the following table. The Encounter/ Experience Emotion Reaction Taking a test Being at the beach Seeing a tornado nearby Crossing paths with a grizzly bear Skydiving Noticing a suspicious figure while walking Seeing a neighbor s house on fire Seeing two dogs dressed in costumes Receiving money 5. Which of the pictures might cause the fight or flight response? 6. The main function of endocrine system is. 9
Part X: The Reproductive System 1. What are the organs of the male reproductive system? 2. What are the organs of the female reproductive system? 3. How long does it take a fertilized egg to develop? Month 1 2 3 4 5 6 Measurement mm or cm Scaling factor Actual length 4. Follow directions in the Station Instructions and place your measurements in the chart. 7 8 9 5. Make a line graph of the actual length on the graph provided below. Data Analysis 6. During what month does the baby grow the slowest? 7. During what month does the baby grow the fastest? 8. What might happen to the baby s growth rate if the mother does not eat the right foods needed for the baby? 9. The main function of the reproductive system is. 10
Reflections and Conclusions 1. Choose two or more of the body systems you explored. Describe how they work together to help your body function overall. 2. Name and describe one ailment related to one of the body systems. What causes it? What kinds of treatment are available? 3. Select one body system and explain one or more activities or lifestyle choices that can help keep that system healthy. 11