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:
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).
Science Online database provides excellent information, images and videos on all body systems.
Open the eLearning Modules to access 'The Human Body'
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ANIMAL | SYSTEM | WEBSITES |
General | Respiration | Comparative Animal Respiration (Insects, Fish, Birds) |
Digestive |
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Circulatory | ||
Respiratory |
New World Encyclopedia (scroll down to 'Respiratory System') Schmoop (scroll down to 'Reptiles and Amphibians' |
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Digestive | ||
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Circulatory | |
Respiratory | ||
Alternate search terms: Avian |
Digestive | |
Circulatory |
Ornithology (scroll down to 'Circulation') |
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Respiratory |
Currency: Timeliness of the information
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Relevance: Importance of the information for your needs
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Authority: Source of the information
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Accuracy: Reliability and correctness of the information
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Purpose: Reason the information exists
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