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organ and organ systems

The Human Body is very complex.  The Human Body, as a  multicellular organism, is composed of several levels of organization that include cells, tissues, organs and organ systems.  Each smaller level combines together to make the next level.  Cells are the building blocks of all living things.  A tissues a group of similar cells that perform the same function.  Organs are groups of different tissues with a specific function.  Finally, organ systems are groups of organs that work together to perform a specific job.  The Human Body is made up of many systems that work together to perform complex tasks on a daily basis.
 
You have been a long time employee of  the Human Body Corporation.  You feel that your job is very important to the Human Body.  As an organ within the Human Body, you have been carrying out a specific task day in and day out in order to keep the Human Body functioning.  Due to recent budget cuts, the Human Body Corporation is considering having to fire workers.  You hope your job is not in jeopardy! You recieved the following letter yesterday:

Ima Cell: Chief Executive Officer
Human Body Corporation
22 Artery Way

Lake Neuron, NS

Dear Faithful Employee of the Human Body Corporation:

It is with sincere regret that I must inform you that your employment as an organ of the Human Body Corporation is on the verge of termination.  Due to recent cost increases, the corporation’s financial manager is considering firing of one of the human body organ systems.

In order to decide which body organ system will be eliminated, the Executive Board of the Human Body Corporation will allow the employees and managers to research the organ system and present the results as a poster to the CEO and convince her of his/her importance to the body in keeping the Human Body Corporation running smoothly.

Good luck – the company’s future “health” depends on you!


Sincerely,

Ima Cell
CEO, Human Body Corporation

 

 You need to research your organ in order to prove its importance within the Human Body.  Then you will write a persuasive letter to the Human Body Corporation to convince them not to fire you.
 
A. Collecting Data
Use the Resource Section of this webquest to research your organ.  Click on the links to help you answer the following questions on your own paper. 

  1. What is the name of your organ?  Where is it located?
  2. What system/systems does your organ work with?
  3. List other organs that you work with.
  4. List the functions of your organ.
  5. Describe how you carry out these functions on a daily basis.
  6. How would the Human Body be different if you were not there to carry out your functions?  Cite evidence to support your answer.
 

Click on the following links to gather data about your organ.  Be sure to hit the back arrow to come back to this webquest.

Thinkquest Human Body
Human Anatomy Online
My Body
Body Systems
Kid Info on the Human Body
Gross and Cool Body (change the system using the drop down menu)

B. Organizing your information.

Take jot notes and gather information on your organ. Be sure not to lose the question sheet that you received.  It will help you get important information.

Write a PERSUASIVE letter to the Human Body Corporation to convince them not to fire your organ. Your letter should be typed and in Busness format. Be sure to include the location of your organ, the major functions and describe how the Human Body would be different without your organ carrinng out its functions Also, remember to have an indoruction and closing paragraph.
 
You will have to type your letter in a wordprocessing program.  Be sure to follow the writing process:  you need to do your draft, revise it with a partner, edit it with a peer editor, and then publish your letter. 
Disclaimer: The information contained in this website is for educational purposes only. ​Not all the resources  belong  to me and have given credit to the owner of the resources known. For the resources which are unknown, I just made sure that it doesn't belong to me. If you have any suggestions, kindly comment on the comment option in the home tab or send an email to itsallbio@gmail.com--
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