Using Interactive Stations to teach the Human Body Systems Interface B Conference 2011 Amy Johnson and Sherry Roberts Bolivar Middle School 8 th Grade Science Teachers Bolivar, Missouri

Today’s Session  Introduction  Bank of America eMINTS/METS Classroom Grant  Inspired by Interface 2009 Presentation “How Your Body Measures Up” by Dr. Jeanine Haistings and Dr. Alison Wenhart of William Jewell College  Prentice Hall Science Explorer: Human Biology and Health published by Pearson Education Inc. © 2009

GLE’s Addressed: Strand 3 Characteristics of Living Organisms  Complex multicellular organisms have systems that interact to carry out life processes through physical and chemical means (SC8.3.2.C.a.-g.).  Identify and give examples of each level of organization (cell, tissue, organ, organ system) in multicellular organisms (plants, animals) (SC8.3.2.C.a.)  Explain the interactions between the circulatory and digestive systems as nutrients are processed by the digestive system, passed into the blood stream, and transported in and out of the cell (SC8.3.2.C.c.)  Identify and give examples of each level of organization (cell, tissue, organ, organ system) in multicellular organisms (plants, animals) (SC8.3.2.C.a.)

GLE’s Addressed: Strand 3 Characteristics of Living Organisms  Explain the interactions between the circulatory and digestive systems as nutrients are processed by the digestive system, passed into the blood stream, and transported in and out of the cell (SC8.3.2.C.c.)  Identify and give examples of each level of organization (cell, tissue, organ, organ system) in multicellular organisms (plants, animals) (SC8.3.2.C.a.)  Explain the interactions between the circulatory and digestive systems as nutrients are processed by the digestive system, passed into the blood stream, and transported in and out of the cell (SC8.3.2.C.c.)  Compare and contrast the processes of mechanical and chemical digestion, and their role in providing materials necessary for survival of the cell and organism (SC8.3.2.C.d.)  Identify the importance of the transport and exchange of nutrient and waste molecules to the survival of the cell and organism (SC8.3.2.C.e.)

Rotation Rationale  5-7 days, 1-2 weeks (depending upon how many stations you set up)  Groups of 2 students  Focuses on 6 Organ Systems: Nervous, Respiratory, Skeletal, Digestive, Muscular, and Circulatory/Cardiovascular  Other trivia and fun facts are incorporated as time permits.

Rotations Continued…  7 laptop stations  1-4 additional stations w/o laptops  8 required stations, 3+ optional stations  Duplicate stations are set up as needed  Instructions are given through PowerPoint presentations on the laptops or on response sheet. Sample StationSample Station

Rotations Continued…  Each station has a paper “response sheet” that the students fill in with information they glean from the PowerPoint presentation and accompanying hands-on exploration activity. Both students must complete their own response sheet.response sheet  Before you start, remind students of safety procedures and “reset” procedures for each station.

Rotations Continued…  Partners complete each station, bring their paperwork to the teacher, check off the station, then move on to any “open” station that they have not yet completed. This continues until all students have completed all stations. Student Checklist Student Checklist  Students who finish with all rotations can logon to a laptop computer and continue to explore the supplemental websites until everyone is finished.

Student Assessment  After the stations are completed, students are assessed on basic knowledge as well as interactions between organ systems.  Interactions Test Interactions Test  Multiple Choice Test

Additional Resources  Prentice Hall Science Explorer: Human Biology and Health published by Pearson Education Inc. © 2009  Websites for further exploration: ody/pg html ody/pg html health/body_tour/digestive_system.ht ml health/body_tour/digestive_system.ht ml

More Websites to Explore nce/HumanBody/Heart.htm nce/HumanBody/Heart.htm mus2.htm mus2.htm musfov.html musfov.html _biology/muscles.php _biology/muscles.php orysys.html orysys.html

Contact Information  If you have any questions when you get back home, or need additional clarification, please let us know!  Amy Johnson  Sherry Roberts  Wikispaces Page