Possible Points

Points Earned

Complete

POSTER

Project on a large poster board

5

Print on poster board is legible

5

Illustrations are bold and stand out

5

NERVOUS SYSTEM

Draw the human nervous system and identify the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system

10

Describe the function of the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system

5

Draw the functions of the human brain

10

Describe the function of the three main parts of the brain

5

Draw three types of neurons

10

Describe the functions of the three types of neurons

5

Describe the functions of the five sense organs

5

Explain how the sense organs interact with the central nervous system

5

Handout

30

Possible Points

Points Earned

Complete

POSTER

Project on a large poster board

5

Print on poster board is legible

5

Illustrations are bold and stand out

5

MUSCLAR SYSTEM

Draw the structure of skeletal muscle

10

Describe the three types of muscles

5

Draw two examples of how muscles work in pairs

10

Describe how muscles work in pairs

5

Explain how a sprain occurs

5

Draw a fracture

10

Define fracture and explain how it heals

5

Describe the treatment for a dislocation

5

Handout

30

Possible Points

Points Earned

Complete

POSTER

Project on a large poster board

5

Print on poster board is legible

5

Illustrations are bold and stand out

5

IMMUNE SYSTEM

Draw an antibody molecule; inactive and active

10

Describe the function of the immune system

5

Illustrate bacteria on skin

10

Explain how the body’s three lines of defense fight disease-causing organisms

5

Illustrate how white blood cells explode releasing tiny structures that contain histamines

10

Describe active and passive immunity

5

Describe how a vaccine prevents disease

5

Describe infectious and noninfectious diseases

5

Handout

30

Brandon Schram

Airen Mayo

Adam Kivi

Nicholas Schmoke

Jordan Pomeroy

Possible Points

Points Earned

Complete

POSTER

Project on a large poster board

5

Print on poster board is legible

5

Illustrations are bold and stand out

5

REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM

Draw the male and female human reproductive system

10

Describe the function of the human reproductive system

5

Illustrate the menstrual cycle comparing the development of the follicle and the lining of the uterus

10

Describe the stages of the menstrual cycle

5

Draw the uterus with a developing baby

10

Explain how a fetus obtains food and oxygen and gets rid of wastes

5

Explain why human sperm and egg cells carry only 23 chromosomes

5

Identify the stages of development following birth

5

Handout

30

Possible Points

Points Earned

Complete

POSTER

Project on a large poster board

5

Print on poster board is legible

5

Illustrations are bold and stand out

5

SKELETAL SYSTEM

Draw the human skeleton

10

State the 5 basic functions of the skeletal system

5

Draw the structure of a typical long bone

10

Describe the structure of a typical bone

5

Compare the structure and function of cartilage with those of bone

5

Explain the difference between ligaments and tendons

5

Draw three types of joints in the skeletal system

10

Describe three types of joints and the kinds of movements each allows

5

Handout

30

Possible Points

Points Earned

Complete

POSTER

Project on a large poster board

5

Print on poster board is legible

5

Illustrations are bold and stand out

5

DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

Draw the human digestive system

10

Name the organs of the human digestive system

5

Draw the mouth, esophagus, small intestine and stomach

10

Describe the function of the mouth, esophagus, small intestine and stomach

5

Name the materials absorbed in the small and large intestines

5

Draw the food pyramid

10

Name the five basic food groups

5

Identify the six basic types of nutrients

5

Handout

30

Possible Points

Points Earned

Complete

POSTER

Project on a large poster board

5

Print on poster board is legible

5

Illustrations are bold and stand out

5

CIRCULATORY SYSTEM

Draw the human circulatory system

10

Describe the function of the circulatory system

5

Draw the structure of the heart

10

List the four chambers of the heart

5

Describe the path of blood through the circulatory system

5

Draw the four components of blood

10

Describe the primary function of red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets

5

Explain some causes of cardiovascular disease

5

Handout

30

Possible Points

Points Earned

Complete

POSTER

Project on a large poster board

5

Print on poster board is legible

5

Illustrations are bold and stand out

5

RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

Draw the human respiratory system

10

Describe the major functions of the respiratory system

5

Draw the nose, epiglottis, larynx and diaphragm

10

Name, in order, the respiratory structures through which air passes through breathing

5

Describe the functions of the nose, epiglottis, larynx and diaphragm

5

Draw the lungs

10

Describe the primary function of bronchi, and the alveoli

5

Explain the role of the diaphragm in breathing

5

Handout

30

Possible Points

Points Earned

Complete

POSTER

Project on a large poster board

5

Print on poster board is legible

5

Illustrations are bold and stand out

5

EXCRETORY SYSTEM

Draw the main organs of the excretory system relative to the abdomen and pelvis of the human body

10

Describe the function of the kidneys

5

Draw the structure of the skin

10

Describe the function of the characteristics and function of the skin

5

Describe the functions of the ureters, urinary bladder and urethra

5

Draw the structure of the kidney and nephron

10

Describe the primary function of the nephron

5

Explain the path of urine from the kidneys to the outside of the body

5

Handout

30