Brisbane Boys' College Library: Year 8: Physiology

THE TASK

You will research the Claim : 'Human beings are the most complex species on Earth'. From this, you will develop a specific research question which will compare a human physiological organ system with the same organ system from other vertebrates such as a fish OR a reptile OR a bird (Note - no mammals!). Choose from the systems below:

Digestive System
Circulatory System
Respiratory System

For example, your RESEARCH QUESTION could be: 'Is the human (digestive OR circulatory OR Respiratory) system more complex than the same system in a fish OR a reptile OR a bird'? ie Just choose one organ system and then compare that organ system in a human and in one species of animal eg shark (fish) or snake (reptile).

Rationale

DATABASES TO HELP WITH PARTS A AND B

Science Online database provides excellent information, images and videos on all body systems.

Open the eLearning Modules to access 'The Human Body'

Planning

Physiology Planning Guide

C.R.A.A.P. Test Evaluation Sheet for Research Sources

C.R.A.A.P. Test Evaluation Sheet for Sources Used

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PART A: DESCRIBE THE COMPLEXITY OF THE HUMAN RESPIRATORY, CIRCULATORY AND DIGESTIVE SYSTEMS, FOCUSSING ON HOW THEY WORK INDIVIDUALLY AND TOGETHER IN THE BODY

SYSTEM	WEBSITES
Digestive	Structure and Function at Cell Level Specialised Cells of the GI System Gross and Microscopic Anatomy of the Stomach Structure and Function at Organ Level The hollow organs that make up the GI tract are the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, and anus. The liver, pancreas, and gallbladder are the solid organs of the digestive system. Structure and Function of the Digestive System Digestive Organs Digestive System Structure and Function at Body System Level Your Digestion System and How it Works Why is Digestion Important? General Digestion Sites Easy Science For Kids National Geographic Kids BBC BiteSize Kid's Health
Circulatory	Structure and Function at Cell Level 3 main blood cells circulate with the plasma (platelets, red blood cells and white blood cells) Texas Heart: Blood Different Types of Blood Cells and Their Role in the Human Body Structure and Function at Organ Level What Organs Make up the Circulatory System? Structure and Function at Body System Level You Can't Have One Without the Other: How Body Systems are Connected General Circulatory System Websites Kids Health Fact Monster Ducksters Biology Dictionary
Respiratory	Structure and Function at Cell Level The respiratory epithelium in trachea and bronchi primarily consists of three main cell types – cilia cells, goblet cells, and basal cells. Respiratory epithelial cells line the respiratory tract Structure and Function at Organ Level Anatomy of the Respiratory System Respiratory System (Pulmonary System) Anatomy Structure and Function at Body System Level You Can't Have One Without the Other: How Body Systems are Connected General Respiratory System Websites Khan Academy: The Respiratory System Biology 4 Kids BBCBitesize Science With Me Study.com Estrella Mountain School University of Michigan - the Mechanism of Human Respiration in Detail Kids Health - For Parents - Lungs and Respiratory System InnerBody - Respiratory System

PART A: HOW THE SYSTEMS LINK TOGETHER

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PART B: EXAMINE AND COMPARE THE COMPLEXITIES OF THE CHOSEN HUMAN SYSTEM WITH THE SAME SYSTEM IN A BIRD OR FISH OR REPTILE

ANIMAL	SYSTEM	WEBSITES
General	Respiration	Comparative Animal Respiration (Insects, Fish, Birds)
Reptiles	Digestive	Britannica.com eHow Reptile Projects
	Circulatory	Britannica.com Reference.com LibreTexts Libraries
	Respiratory	New World Encyclopedia (scroll down to 'Respiratory System') Schmoop (scroll down to 'Reptiles and Amphibians'
Fish	Digestive	Earthlife.net Britannica.com University of Tennessee
	Circulatory	Britannica Earthlife Stanford University LibreTexts Libraries
	Respiratory	Britannica.com Wonderopolis
Birds Alternate search terms: Avian Poultry	Digestive	Eastern Kentucky University Backyard.Net Poultry Hub
	Circulatory	Eastern Kentucky University Poultry Hub Ornithology (scroll down to 'Circulation') Earthlife LibreTexts Libraries
	Respiratory	Pet Education People EKU Poultry Hub

QUT C.R.A.A.P. Test for Evaluating Websites

Check the quality of your websites using these criteria (adapted from QUT Library):
Currency: Timeliness of the information When was the information published, posted or last updated? Is the information current for your topic and field of study? How recent does it have to be? Can older sources work just as well?
Relevance: Importance of the information for your needs Is the information appropriate for a senior secondary course? Is this an adequately in-depth examination or a quick summary of the topic? Who's the intended audience? Is it the general public, a student, a researcher or industry? Is the level of information too basic or too advanced for your needs?
Authority: Source of the information Is the author/authoring body (individual person, or institution, or organisation) established and reputable? Are their qualifications, credentials, expertise, experience, educational background and previous work (if any) relevant and do they add credibility to the source? Has the piece been published by a well-known and respected publisher or organisation? Do references to other sources support the writing ie is a Bibliography or Reference List provided?
Accuracy: Reliability and correctness of the information Where does the information come from, and is it supported by evidence? Does it have a Reference List or Bibliography so you can easily find and verify the sources used? Are there any spelling, grammar, or other typographical errors?
Purpose: Reason the information exists What is the purpose of the information? Why was it written? Does the point of view appear objective, unbiased and impartial? Is the viewpoint of the author's affiliation/ sponsors reflected in the message or content? Does the author acknowledge alternative versions of the issues or facts?