Human Body Systems

Human Body Systems

The human body is a combination of parts and systems that work together to perform the necessary functions of life. Many scientists divide the body into 11 separate organ systems: muscular, skeletal, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, urinary, endocrine, nervous, integumentary, reproductive, and immune.

The resources below will focus on the following 6 systems: circulatory, respiratory, excretory, digestive, nervous and musculoskeletal.

Databases:

• Science LaunchPacks: Find units covering the circulatory system, the digestive system, the excretory system, the muscular system, the nervous system, and the respiratory system.

• Gale in Context: Middle School: Access many articles on the various human body systems.

• Powerknowledge: Access many articles, pictures, and videos on the various human body systems.

eBooks:

• Destiny: Find links to the eBooks below in Science 6 - Human Body Systems Collection.

• Sora: Login to your school eBook account and search for the following titles:

  1. The Human Body

  2. Human Body Theater

  3. A Trip Through The Body

  4. Understanding Our Muscles

  5. Your Respiratory System Works

  6. My Respiratory System

Websites:

• DK Findout! - Body Systems: use DK's interactive website to learn more about human body systems.

• Organ Systems - Paul Andersen explains how organs work together to form organ systems and how organ systems work together to form organisms. The kidney and bladder work together to filter blood in the excretory system. The circulatory and respiratory system work together to bring oxygen and nutrients to the cells.

• How Your Body Is Like A Factory - Explore The Franklin Institute's webpages on human body systems.

• Fact Monster - Your Body's Systems - Check out Fact Monster's brief overviews on human body systems.