Body System Analogy Project

  • Due No Due Date
  • Points 30
  • Submitting on paper

The body can be compared to many different things based on the functions of its parts and how those parts work together to create a functioning system. It is your job to create an analogy of the body by choosing a theme and showing how all the body systems work within this theme. You must use 10/11 body systems in your analogy. If you include all 11, you will earn extra credit for the 11th system.

NOTE: YOU WILL BE CREATING THIS ON PAPER, NOT ON THE COMPUTER. 

Body System Main Function
Circulatory  Transports substances throughout the body
Excretory Filters wastes from blood; maintains bodies internal nutrient balances
Digestive Breaks down macromolecules and absorbs necessary nutrients 
Reproductive  Producing offspring 
Skeletal  Provides body structure and support
Muscular Allows for movement 
Nervous Control system of body
Integumentary Protects body
Endocrine Circulates hormones around the body to control bodily functions; maintains homeostasis
Lymphatic Works to help maintain circulatory system, as well as housing cells responsible for immunity
Respiratory Ventilation system for body

RUBRIC (per body system): 

The body system and the "theme" part accurately match in both function and overall theme 3 points 
The body system and "theme" part accurately match the main function BUT NOT overall theme 2 points 
The body system and "theme" part accurately match in overall theme BUT NOT main function 1 point
The body system and "theme" part are MISSING or INCOMPLETE 0 points

TOTAL: ____/30 points

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