Science 14 Name(s): _____________________________

Body Systems Project

We have been reviewing the various organ systems that keep the human body
running efficiently. Two of the most important systems include the digestive
system, which breaks down food in your body, and the circulatory system, which
transports oxygen, food, and carbon dioxide throughout the body. For this project,
you will work by yourself or with one partner. You will create a poster or a slide
presentation to answer questions about either the digestive or circulatory system.

Each presentation needs to include the following information:

1. Name of the System
2. Identify components/parts in the system and describe in general terms how
the system functions.
3. Describe common factors that affect the healthy function of the system.
4. Explanation as to how the system interconnects with other systems.
5. Explain how the system changes or adapts in response to changing stimuli
like exercise, diet, temperature, etc. (conditions)
6. Diagrams and/or illustrations of the system
7. Describe one common diseases/disorders of the system and ways that they
are treated (include information on how the disorder impacts the body,
signs/symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of the disorder)
8. Describe some current examples of research being conducted related to the
system and explain how the research will improve human lives.

You must include at least three resources for information used throughout your
project. All resources/websites that you use for information must be identified
in your work. This can be provided on a slide at the end of your slide
presentation or written on the back of your poster.
Science 14 Name(s): _____________________________

Possible Resources
Below are some sites that will help you accomplish your tasks. Many have links to
additional sites.

Digestive System -

My Body : Digesting food

http://www.kidcyber.com.au/topics/bodydigest.htm

Kids health : Body matters - eating and digestion

http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/kids/eating.shtml
IMCPL : Digestive system - The food factory
http://infozone.imcpl.org/kids_diges.htm#diagram
A look inside the human body : the digestive system
http://www4.tpgi.com.au/users/amcgann/body/digestive.html
The digestive journey : a tour through the digestive system
http://www.uen.org/utahlink/tours/tourFames.cgi?tour_id=13125
Your gross and cool body: digestive system
http://yucky.kids.discovery.com/noflash/body/pg000126.html
HowStuffWorks : How your kidneys works
http://www.howstuffworks.com/kidney.htm

Common Digestive System Disorders -

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD):
https://www.childrenshospital.org/conditions/gerd
Cirrhosis: https://www.childrenshospital.org/conditions/cirrhosis
Celiac Disease: https://www.childrenshospital.org/conditions/celiac-disease
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): https://www.childrenshospital.org/conditions/ibs
Science 14 Name(s): _____________________________

Circulatory System -
My body - Heart and Blood
http://www.kidcyber.com.au/topics/bodyblood.htm
Kids health : Body matters - blood
http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/kids/blood.shtml
IMCPL : Circulation system - The life pump
http://infozone.imcpl.org/kids_circ.htm#diagram
A look inside the human body : the circulatory system
http://www4.tpgi.com.au/users/amcgann/body/circulatory.html
HowStuffWorks : How your heart works
http://www.howstuffworks.com/heart.htm
Kids health : Body matters - heart
http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/kids/heart.shtml
How the Heart Works: The Heart House
http://www.childrenheartinstitute.org/educate/heartwrk/hearthse.htm
Map of the Human Heart
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/eheart/human.html
How Your Heart Works
http://www.montana.edu/craigs/How%20Your%20Heart%20Works.htm

Common Circulatory System Disorders -

Sickle Cell Disease: https://medlineplus.gov/sicklecelldisease.html
Lung Cancer: https://medlineplus.gov/lungcancer.html
Stroke: https://medlineplus.gov/stroke.html
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD):
https://medlineplus.gov/copd.html