Health 10 Project Introduction Task Resources Process Assessment Conclusion

Systems of the Human Body

Introduction
You are a medical student at the University of Chicago. Your medical internship will take place at Chicago Hope Hospital under the supervision of Dr. Phillip Watters, the Chief of Staff

The Task
A team of medical students will research one of nine systems of the human body. These systems include: Circulatory, Digestive, Endocrine, Muscular, Nervous, Reproductive, Respiratory, Skeletal, and Urinary.

Teams will be chosen by Dr. Watters, using a random selection process. in which medical students draw one of the nine systems out of a container. Students who draw the same system will work together to research the system they have drawn. At least two, but not more than three, medical students will make up each team.

Each team will be expected to present their findings to their superiors and their colleagues at the Chicago Medical Symposium.

Resources
Below are some sites that will help you accomplish your tasks. Many have links to additional sites. Stay focused on your tasks, however, and know what you are looking for, or you can waste a lot of valuable time.

CD-ROMs
A.D.A.M. The Inside Story is an interactive CD-ROM that explores the human body.
The Family Doctor contains detailed information regarding the most common health problems.
Mayo Clinic Family Health Book which is the ultimate interactive guide to health.
1998 Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia is a treasure trove of information to experience and explore.

Books
Health, Medicine and the Human Body is a book which contains photographs, diagrams, drawings, charts, graphs and text about the human body.
Mayo Clinic Family Health Book is a comprehensive medical guide.
The New Complete Medical and Health Encyclopedia which contains information on the human body and health.

Websites

• Atlas of the Body
  http://www.ama-assn.org/insight/gen_hlth/atlas/atlas.htm
  Everyday health information, including several of the body systems
• The Blue Cross and Blue Shield Body Atlas
  http://www.bluecares.com/good/body/sections.html
  Provides information on just about any body part. Students can choose to visit Body by Sections, Muscles and Bones of the Body, or Arterial System of the Body, all of which provide clear text and colorful diagrams that together fully explain the role of each carefully labeled organ or body part
• BodyQuest
  http://library.advanced.org/10348/
  Fun-filled and informative exploration of the human body where they can tour the human body for an overview of the major body systems
• Dr. Koop
  http://www.drkoop.com/
  Led by Dr. C. Everett Koop, former U.S. Surgeon General, and others who are dedicated to improving the quality of people’s lives by empowering them to improve their health
• Health Touch
  http://www.healthtouch.com/level1/hi_toc.htm
  Includes links to disorders; keyword searchable
• How the Body Works
  http://kidshealth.org/parent/healthy/bodyworks.html
  Contains information about The Circulation System, The Muscles,The Ear, The Digestive Tract, The Eye, and The Respiratory System
• Human Anatomy Online
  http://www.innerbody.com/
  Fascinating and fact-filled tour of the human body. Students can click on Interactive Anatomy, choose one of several different anatomy systems, and roll a mouse over the system to learn the names and functions of various organs
• A Look Inside the Human Body Where you can take a closer look at the major systems of the Human Body and how they work
• Mayo Clinic Health Oasis
  http://www.mayohealth.org/
  Reliable information on a variety of health topics; keyword searchable
• Medicine
  http://galaxy.einet.net/galaxy/Medicine.html
  Professional’s guide to a world of information
• Nature’s Best: The Human Body
  http://library.advanced.org/2935/
  Intended for high school students, provides a extremely comprehensive look at the human body’s circulatory, digestive, immune, nervous, muscular, reproductive, respiratory, and skeletal systems
• PharmInfoNet Disease Center
  http://pharminfo.com/disease/disdb_mnu.html
  Contains links organized by specific diseases and medical conditions
• The Virtual Body
  http://www.medtropolis.com/vbody/
  Includes interesting information about the brain, the digestive system, the heart, and the skeleton in a highly interactive format
• Wellness Interactive Network
  http://www.stayhealthy.com
  Provides access to thousands of health information resources

Also try searching for specific system using a search engine such as Metacrawler.

Process
Information that is needed includes the following:

1. Which organs make up the system
2. Explanation as to how the system functions
3. Diagrams and/or illustrations of the system
4. Disorders associated with the system

At the Chicago Medical Symposium Dr. Watters suggests using charts, a lecture, overheads, or HyperStudio for the presentation.

Following all the teams’ presentations, your team will present a different patient case study for a disease/disorder within your system to each of the other teams. The case studies must include patient profile (including age, gender, lifestyle, medical history) and symptoms associated with each disease/disorder without specifically naming it. The other teams will be responsible for researching and diagnosing the disease/disorder symptoms of the patient whose case study they were given. The case study will require each team to report their findings in a one page paper complete with documentation of sources used and a brief presentation to the other teams.

Assessment
Each presentation and case study assignment will be evaluated by the use of a rubric created by your health teacher. Accuracy of information, presentation format, quality of presentation, grammatical correctness, proper spelling, class time spent on task, correct diagnosis, documentation, and finished products completed on due dates will be included in this rubric.

Conclusion
Upon completion of this project you will have learned to use a variety of media including reference books, CD-ROMs, and internet sites to find medical information on the systems of the body. You will have also learned about different diseases/disorders common to the body systems.

Other skills learned during this project include cooperation, oral and written communication, critical thinking, research, and use of educational technology.