1a. Define and give examples of each life process that MRS GREN stands for
EL 1. e-book on what it means to be alive including inquiry questions (proficient)
1. http://goo.gl/twFWa9 (information)
life and cells e-book
EL 2. A quick matching quiz on life functions (basic)
2. http://goo.gl/1x35xE (quiz)
quizlet: MRS C GREN
EL 3. A revision interactive on life processes (basic)
3. http://goo.gl/e7fb4c (interactive)
bitesize: life processes
1b. Complete a model of the human body showing the major organ systems
EL 1. An interactive which includes models of all the body systems (proficient)
1. http://goo.gl/cxt5El (interactive)
Inner body: complete body system
EL 2. A simple organ system sorter interactive (basic)
2. http://goo.gl/IzZsZj (interactive)
body system sorter
EL 3. A set of animated videos with activities and quizzes (basic) EL 4. (proficient)
3. http://goo.gl/KcqAuJ (interactive)
interactive video, activities and quizzes on each body system
4. http://goo.gl/dduQ1Z (interactive)
interactive video, activities and quizzes on each body system
EL 5. An interactive with test and review on organ systems (basic/proficient)
5. http://goo.gl/tYZL4g (interactive)
intel: organ systems
1c. Link in order of complexity the; cell, tissue, organ, organ system and organism
EL 1. e-book with notes, diagrams and questions covering complexity of organ systems (proficient)
1. http://goo.gl/twFWa9 (information)
e-book on organ systems complexity
EL 2. This animated interactive explores the four types of tissue (basic/proficient)
2. http://goo.gl/GI54vg (interactive)
SMM: Tissues of life
EL 3. Interactive animation on body organisation with test and review (proficient)
3. http://goo.gl/DdHyMW (interactive)
intel: organisation in living things
2a. Describe the function of the skeletal system
EL 1. An interactive showing how structure of the skeleton and bones relate to their function (basic)
1. http://goo.gl/mj8Wwt (interactive)
intel resources: skeleton structure
EL 2. Interactive from bitesize providing information on functions of the skeleton (proficient)
2. http://goo.gl/a6fS4e (interactive/information)
bitesize: functions of the skeleton
EL 3. Inside the living body documentary – from 24mins on for Skeletal function (basic)
3. http://goo.gl/JoI3pJ (video)
Inside the living body
2b. Identify the main bones in the Human skeletal system
EL 1. A video tutorial from crash course about the skeletal system (proficient/advanced)
1. http://goo.gl/Jiwckl (video)
Crash Course Biology – The skeletal system
EL 2. A collection of interactives based on the skeletal system (basic)
2. http://goo.gl/Nzqqak (interactive)
virtual body: skeletal system
EL 3. A self-marking interactive where students must select the name of skeleton bones (proficient)
3. http://goo.gl/HLkoIx (interactive)
name that bone I
EL 4. A drop and drag activity to name bones in the skeleton (proficient)
4. http://goo.gl/1xYzJC (interactive)
name that bone II
EL 5. A webquest with an accompanying worksheet. Ideal as a homework assignment. (basic/proficient)
5. http://goo.gl/lctTgT (webquest)
webquest: skeletal system
2c. Investigate types of bone fracture
EL 1. Information on bone fractures from bitesize (basic)
1. http://goo.gl/QPsSur (information)
Bitesize: breaking bones
2d. Describe the structure of the bone and muscles of the human arm and leg
EL 1/2. A comprehensive video showing chicken thigh dissection and going in depth with the structure of the connective tissue (advanced)
1. http://goo.gl/vu5F4j (video)
chicken dissection part 1
2. http://goo.gl/gq6HpP (video)
chicken dissection part 2
2e. Discuss how your muscles, tendons and ligaments work together to make your elbow bend and extend
EL 1. Interactive animation showing the muscles and bones of the arm moving during several types of exercises (proficient)
1. http://goo.gl/21PjGo (interactive)
animation of arm movement
2f. Identify the 3 Types of Joint: Non-moveable (1.Fibrous), and Moveable (2.Cartilaginous and 3.Synovial)
EL 1. A moveable skeleton model that shows students the range of motion at each type of joint and allows students to move the skeleton in different ways (basic/proficient)
1. http://goo.gl/tiU0CN (interactive)
kineman movable skeleton
2g. Draw and label a diagram of a synovial joint
EL 1. Further information about the structures of a synovial joint and their function with labelled diagram (Proficient)
1. http://goo.gl/uLgcln (information)
bitesize: Joints
2h. Identify the reasons for the pain caused by arthritis
EL 1. An information website to start the research projects on the many different types of arthritis (proficient)
1. http://goo.gl/Iqhx5o (information)
arthritis.org: fact sheets
3a. Identify the structure and function of the major components for the cardiovascular system the heart, arteries, veins, capillaries and blood
EL 1. A web quest with accompanying worksheet to fill out as you move through the questions. Ideal as a homework assignment. (basic/proficient)
1. http://goo.gl/QfmOJ6 (webquest)
webquest: circulatory system part 1
EL 2. Cardiovascular interactive that gives more information as you click on each part (proficient)
2. http://goo.gl/JwcVth (information)
inner body: cardiovascular
EL 3. Interactive animation on the circulatory system with test and review (proficient)
3. http://goo.gl/PRbLJ3 (interactive)
intel: the circulatory system
3b. Create a diagram/model showing the flow of blood around the human body
EL 1. Worksheet to accompany obstacle course activity as well as other activities relating to blood flow (basic)
1. http://goo.gl/ojdJuh (worksheet)
Glencoe: bloodflow
3c. Label the main structures of the Human heart and describe their function
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EL 1. Several interactives based on the structure and function of the heart (proficient)
1. http://goo.gl/QLDv40 (interactive)
tour of the heart
EL 2. An interactive animation with information about the structure and function of the Human heart (proficient)
2. http://goo.gl/CSt0oU (interactive)
National Geographic: closer look at the heart
EL 3/4. An informative interactive showing the flow of blood through the heart (basic)
3. http://goo.gl/r2jUhn (information)
heart animation
4. http://goo.gl/ggDqTw (interactive)
intel: heart structure
3d. Compare and contrast the structure and function of arteries, veins and capillaries
EL 1. Use the readwitethink Venn Diagram programme to compare and contrast between arteries, veins and capillaries (basic/proficient)
1. http://goo.gl/TxPRvK (tool)
readwritethink: Venn Diagram
3e. Identify the main components in blood and give their function (red cells, white cells, plasma, platelets)
EL 1. A web quest with accompanying worksheet to fill out as you move through the questions. Ideal as a homework assignment. (basic/proficient)
1. http://goo.gl/QfmOJ6 (webquest)
webquest: blood part 3
EL 2/3. Interactive animation on blood plasma and composition with test and review (proficient)
2. http://goo.gl/iVn9qD (interactive)
intel: blood plasma
3. http://goo.gl/DIVG4z (interactive)
intel:composition blood
4a. Label the main structures of the Human respiratory system (larynx, trachea, epiglottis, bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli, diaphragm and intercostal muscles)
EL 1. An interactive animation showing the structure and function of the lungs (basic/proficient)
1. http://goo.gl/yy8rpo (interactive)
National Geographic: closer look at the lungs
EL 2. Crash course Respiration tutorial which links the respiratory system into the circulatory system (proficient/advanced)
2. http://goo.gl/6yBhQa (video)
Crash Course Biology – Respiratory systems
EL 3. A labelled respiratory system linked in with microscope slides of the different structures (proficient)
3. http://goo.gl/UuW745 (information)
we sapiens: respiratory system
EL 4. Interactive animation on the cells of the breathing system with test and review (proficient)
4. http://goo.gl/sSEZI7 (interactive)
intel: specialised cells in the breathing system
4b. Investigate the mechanics of breathing
EL 1. Tutorial animation and quiz on airflow in mammals (basic)
1. http://goo.gl/ExCqsH (tutorial)
BCS: airflow in mammals
EL 2. Revision notes and animation on the mechanics of breathing (basic)
2. http://goo.gl/i3mdUf (tutorial)
bitesize: mechanics of breathing
EL 3. An interactive animation showing breathing mechanics in the lungs (basic)
3. http://goo.gl/cg7sid (interactive)
about kids health: breathing mechanics
EL 4. Interactive animation on the differences in composition between inhaled and exhaled air with test and review (proficient)
4. http://goo.gl/MktqBP (interactive)
intel: inhaled and exhaled air
EL 5. Interactive animation on the mechanics of breathing with test and review (proficient)
5. http://goo.gl/J3nJEs (interactive)
intel: breathing mechanics
4c. Draw the structure of the alveoli and blood capillaries and show how gaseous exchange occurs
EL 1. An interactive animation showing gas exchange in the lungs (basic)
1. http://goo.gl/2OcGiE (interactive)
about kids heath: gas exchange
EL 2. Interactive animation on alveoli adaptations with test and review (proficient)
2. http://goo.gl/FtYXCt (interactive)
intel: Alveoli adaptations
4d. describe the process and importance of respiration
EL 1. An interactive with test and review to compare cellular respiration with burning (basic/proficient)
1. http://goo.gl/87ggfH (interactive)
Intel: respiration
4e. Compare and contrast aerobic and anaerobic respiration and their products
EL 1. An interactive with test and review on respiration: aerobic and anaerobic (basic/proficient)
1. http://goo.gl/87ggfH (interactive)
Intel: respiration
5a. Describe a variety of alternative Maori herbal medicines (Rongoa) to treat disease
EL 1. Stories and information on Rongoa (Maori herbal medicine) from Te Ara (proficient)
1. http://goo.gl/yMlEMF (information)
Te Ara: Rongoa
EL 2. Information on Rongoa (Maori herbal medicine) from Te Papa museum (proficient)
2. http://goo.gl/C26hIE (information)
Te Papa: Rongoa
