Control and Regulation

A WebQuest for Miss Chretien’s Life Science Class

 

Introduction

You are being hired as a specialist to teach a section of the unit that is entitled Control and Regulation. As that specialist, you will be responsible to present information to the class. You must know your material and you will be responsible for making certain that the class understands the material.

 Task         

Your job is to thoroughly research your chosen subject area. You need to take that research and create a presentation for the class. The style of presentation is up to you. Also, you must create a worksheet, quiz or some type of activity to make certain that the class understands the lesson. Visuals are to be included with your presentation.

Process

1.   You may work alone or with a partner if the class group is large enough to support teamwork.

2.   As an individual or team you will pick a role to play.

3. Obtain a folder from your teacher, in which, you will keep all of your printed material. You/your team will access the online resources that have been provided on this page.  

4.     Use this link here to print out your resource list sheet. Resource List.  You must list all of your research material on this form. That includes addresses for pictures as well as for text information.

5.     Use this link to print out a copy of your grading rubric. Rubric This will help you to understand what your presentation needs in order to achieve each grade.

6.  Click on one of the following hyperlinks to print out your guided questions:

Endocrine System

Nervous System

Reflexes

Brain

Eyes

Ears

7.     To get you started, you may click on the topic appropriate hyperlink to begin your research.  There you will find some Internet sites that can be used.  You will also find a list of books that are available to you.


Endocrine System

Nervous System

Reflexes

Brain

Eyes

Ears


 

 

8.   Inspiration software can be used to organize your information for presentation. Powerpoint software can also be used to present your lesson if that is what you choose to use. The style of presentation is completely up to you.

9.   Teams are responsible for making certain that they answer all of the questions that have been provided for the chosen area of study.

10.        You must also include a glossary of key words for your topic. Click

here for a blank vocabulary sheet.  Vocabulary

10.     Roles:

Neurologistyou specialize in the study of the brain, nervous system and reflexes.

Endocrinologist you specialize in the study of the endocrine system and the production and role of hormones.

Ophthalmologist you specialize in the study of the anatomy and function of the eye.

Audiologistyou specialize in the study of the anatomy and function of the ear.

 

Conclusion

At the end of this research unit, each group should have become well informed about its topic. After all of the presentations have been made, the class should be well prepared to take and pass the unit test on Control and Regulation.

Credits

The photo on page one was taken from www.google.com/images.