Systems+Presentation+Descriptor

__**Systems Presentation Descriptor**__  In this project you will be working in teams to research and present a body system and the variety of methods developed by different organisms to accomplish the functions of that system. While there are 10 body systems, we will be focusing on just a few this year- circulatory, excretory, digestive, reproductive and/or respiratory.Each team will be given particular organisms and the major different methods and processes used in their assigned system to show the diversity of ways that animals have developed to meet a life need.

YOUR TASK: 1. Once you have received your assignment, click on the body system to see the particulars for your team.

2. As a group, divide the research tasks and using any resources you wish, find out how the various organisms do the jobs of this system. Along with the organisms there will be some specific body parts or terms associated with these that are key concepts or processes which will need to be included. Each member must be in charge of at least one of the assigned organisms. This research will be homework.

3. Class time will be given to reconvene and create a powerpoint presentation that showcases your body system and its organisms. As a group you may wish to have each member create particular slides as part of their homework and add the slide(s) to a shared google presentation. Then group time can be spent looking over each slide and making corrections,improvements etc. to finish up the project.

4. Your team must be sure every member can use this presentation to explain this body system to class members who did not do this as their system-you will be teaching your classmates. The format for this may be a jigsaw of group members or could be whole groups presenting to the class. Your instructor will let you know how to prepare.

 __Some points to keep in mind__ : a. Any photos or labeled diagrams downloaded will need to be cited properly-you may have a slide at the end of the powerpoint that indicates the slide # and the item being cited, followed by the url for an internet resource or the MLA citation for a scanned print resource. b. No explanations or paragraphs can be downloaded or copied – this is to be SUMMARIZED to key points and BRIEF explanations in your own words. c. The presentation should include (1) an introduction slide that lists the major functions of this body system (2) visuals for each organism and its key body parts-any labels should be easily readable (3) at least one animation or video (linked or embedded) that shows how some part of the system works in a particular organism OR shows an interesting live video of one of your assigned organisms.