Purpose:
The purpose of this assignment is to research one human organ system and present it in the form of an infographic. Here is an example of an infographic that describes the digestive procesLinks to an external site..
You will choose and explore one human organ system from Module 1 or you may look ahead and choose one from Module 2. Your aim should be to understand and describe the major organs involved, their function(s), and how the organs work together to sustain life and maintain homeostasis in a healthy individual. In addition, you will explain what may happen if an organ system is disrupted by disease or illness. You will become familiar this organ system, to the point you can answer general questions regarding it. (CO 1, CO2, CO4). Your infographic will be evaluated by your peers as part of a discussion forum activity. Your peers will pose questions related to its content, which you will be responsible for answering. Likewise, you will evaluate your peers’ presentations and engage in dialogue regarding their content.
This is intended to be a fun activity, relevant to the type of information we see today. Infographics are commonly used on the Internet and social media. Directions:
This is a group discussion forum. You should have been divided into small groups. To find your group, you may follow the directions on how to view Canvas groups in Canvas Student GuideLinks to an external site.. Please note that discussion initial posts and discussion participation have different due dates. The initial posts are due earlier, so the class has enough time to review and comment on the posts. This is to ensure that you are fully engaged in discussions, as you would be in a live classroom.
Choose a human organ system from Module 1 or Module 2:Nervous System
The Senses
Endocrine System
Musculoskeletal System
Circulatory System
Respiratory System
Digestive System
Excretory System
Immune System
Reproductive System
Use the infographic program PiktochartLinks to an external site., OR if you are uncomfortable using a new program, you may hand draw an infographic, or create one in your own original way, as long as you can upload it as a viewable assignment (.doc, .jpg, .ppt, etc).
Familiarize yourself with Piktochart as needed. Part 1: Initial Post – Infographic
Create and share an Infographic to include at least the 5 bullet points below, drawing resources from 2 or more scientifically-reputable sources. Be sure to cite your sources somewhere on the Infographic.Describe the major organs involved.
Describe the functions of the organs.
Explain how these organs work together to sustain life.
Explain how the functions of these organs are involved in maintaining homeostasis in an individual.
Describe a scenario in which the organ system does not function properly and an illness, disease or disorder arises.
Follow APA style guidelinesLinks to an external site. for both in-text citation and a reference list.
Part 2: Discussion Participation
Use the remaining week(s) of the module to engage in conversation with your peers regarding your own presentation, as well as the presentations of others in your group.
Review the presentation of each of your group members.
Comment on the presentations of at least 2 peers, making substantial comments and asking meaningful questions.
Answer the questions you are asked regarding your own presentation.
BIO 102 Discussion – Organ System Infographic Grading Rubric
Content/Subject Knowledge and Synthesis of Concepts
Presentation showed a clear understanding of the chosen topic.
At least 5 descriptors are included.
Ideas are clearly and properly organized.
Slides are visually appealing and appropriate for your audience.
Presentation demonstrates a mastery of the functions of the major organs involved.
The relationship of the organs to one another is explained.
Maintenance of homeostasis is discussed.
Presentation addresses a scenario in which the organs do not function properly resulting in disease or illness.
References and Citations
Effort is made to find scholarly and scientifically reputable sources.
A minimum of 2 reference sources are identified through student research.
References are properly cited according to APA style guidelines for both in-text citation and a reference list.
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