This is what we do for high school bio:
Regular: they create a body system board game. This year I've gotten some really
good ones including Body System Twister.
PAP Bio: They create their own creatures (3D models) including ecology of the
organism and all of its internal organ systems.
Claire
On 5/15/08, Keith Wilhelmi wrote:
> On 5/15/08, Terrence wrote:
>> Have them pick a body system and create a powerpoint. You can
>> also have them list diseases associated with that system and
>> its symptoms. Or, Interact has a good body systems activity
>> that lasts a good three or four weeks.
>> On 5/15/08, 7gradescigal wrote:
>>> Hi-Finishing the curriculum earlier than usual this year
>>> (how did that happen?) and would like ideas for a
>>> cumulative project for the human body systems. Several
>>> teachers in other subjects do comic books so I don't want
>>> to go that route. I want something meaningful,not just a
>>> glorified art project. Any input is appreciated. Enjoy the
>>> rest of the school year!
>
> Admittedly biased response....I often end the year with the
> dissection of the bullfrog using my guide which links the frog
> and the human body systems. Very easy to keep students focused
> when they're working at their own pace on something this
> hands-on and exciting.