Human Organ Systems

1.

Function

2.

Components/structure

3.

Location in to the body (diagram)

4.

Model organ system

5.

Interactions with other organ systems

6.

Things you can do to help your organ system

7.

Things that are harmful to your organ system.

8.

Persuasive Letter

Grade 5 Science Project: Human Organ Systems

1.

Choose a human organ system (e.g. digestive system, nervous system, etc.)
Name of Organ System:_____________________________________

2.

What is the function of your organ system? What does it do for the human
body?

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3.

Draw a labelled diagram of your organ system. Include an outline of the

human body and all major components (organs and tissues). Label each
components name.

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4.

Construct a model of your organ system using household items (e.g.

cardboard tubes, balloons, straws, tape, string, etc.). Hint: Google Model
Circulatory System for ideas (also search YouTube for instructional videos).

Materials:

Plan/diagram of model:

5.

Identify and explain at least one important interaction between your organ
system and any other system(s).

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6.

List five things that are harmful to your organ system. Explain why each
activity is harmful (e.g. smoking causes the bronchioles to swell leading to
bronchitis).

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7.

List five things that you can do to keep your organ system healthy. Explain
why each activity is beneficial to your organ system (e.g. physical activity
raises the heart rate allowing more oxygen to be circulated to the muscles).

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8.

Due to a lack of physical activity and healthy eating, The Human Body

Factory has to make cutbacks. In order to keep operating, the factory must
layoff some employees (organ systems). Your organ system has been called
into the bosses office and you must convince the boss that you should
continue working. Write a letter to your boss (Mr./Mrs. Human Body)
convincing them that you should not be fired. Your persuasive letter should
include a topic sentence (what is the purpose of your letter), 4-5 arguments
with supporting facts/details and a conclusion. Dont forget to include a
salutation (Dear Mr./Mrs. Human Body) and end with a signature (Sincerely,
The Circulatory System).