The Project
To learn about the body systems, we created a model that could accurately represent the functions and components of the respiratory and nervous systems. The model also shows how these two systems work together. Our model shows how the nervous system plays a role in breathing. We then presented our information and model to our class.
The Model
Our model shows the brain sending neurons to motor nerves, motor nerves controlling the movement of the lungs, and the lungs inhaling. In the model, the popsicle sticks are pulled out, sending the marbles(neurons) through the clear tube (spinal cord). The marbles hit the bike pump (motor nerve). The bike pump blows up the balloon (lungs).
The Presentation
The Content
Nervous system- Controls and coordinates bodily function as well as reacting to internal and external stimuli. We showed how neurons are sent from the brain to motor nerves with our model
Respiratory system- Intakes oxygen and expels carbon dioxide in gas exchange. We showed how the lungs intake oxygen
Reproductive system- Allows for production of offspring
Skeletal system- Provides body support and protects organs
Circulatory system- Transports oxygen and nutrients throughout body
Muscular system- Allows for body movement
Lymphatic system- Transports lymph around body
Endocrine system- Regulates hormones
Excretory system- Eliminates waste from body
Digestive System- Absorbs nutrients and transfers food to energy
Integumentary system- Protects body and regulates body temperature and water levels
Neurons- Cells that carry impulses, through the spinal cord. These are represented with marbles
Brain- Sends impulses through the body to motor nerves and interprets most signals from sensory nerves
Spinal cord- Transport neurons through body quickly, represented with clear tube
Motor nerves- receive impulses form the brain and control muscles, represented with bike pump
Sensory nerves- send impulses to brain
Lungs- intake oxygen, represented with lungs
Respiratory system- Intakes oxygen and expels carbon dioxide in gas exchange. We showed how the lungs intake oxygen
Reproductive system- Allows for production of offspring
Skeletal system- Provides body support and protects organs
Circulatory system- Transports oxygen and nutrients throughout body
Muscular system- Allows for body movement
Lymphatic system- Transports lymph around body
Endocrine system- Regulates hormones
Excretory system- Eliminates waste from body
Digestive System- Absorbs nutrients and transfers food to energy
Integumentary system- Protects body and regulates body temperature and water levels
Neurons- Cells that carry impulses, through the spinal cord. These are represented with marbles
Brain- Sends impulses through the body to motor nerves and interprets most signals from sensory nerves
Spinal cord- Transport neurons through body quickly, represented with clear tube
Motor nerves- receive impulses form the brain and control muscles, represented with bike pump
Sensory nerves- send impulses to brain
Lungs- intake oxygen, represented with lungs
The Reflection
I have learned that planning out presentations with a group is extremely important. My team communicated what concepts each member was the most comfortable with, and explained those specific topics. It resulted in a clear, understandable presentation. I also learned that improvising, and changing our model is better than staying with a bad idea. In this project, we planned to use a hair dryer to represent a motor nerve, but we found that a bike pump a more efficient representation. I found that I need to make my project look more professional. Unfortunately, our group used duct tape to secure the bike pump, which was distracting to the representation of the body systems. I also found that I should record my research neatly. I was unable to read my original notes on the respiratory system, which resulted in a setback in our time efficiency. Next project, I will have organized, neat, and complete notes.