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The human body is a very complex system. There are more
than 50 trillion single cells in the human body made up of more
than 200 different cell types, and each perform a different
function. For example, the primary function of red blood cells is
to carry oxygen while the primary function of a muscle cell is
contraction. Each cell type is shaped differently depending on
its function. When groups of cells that perform the same or
similar function are combined, a tissue is created. When a group
of tissues combines to perform a function, an organ results; and
a group of organs performing a combined function results in the
body systems. The eleven primary body systems are the
digestive, endocrine, excretory, reproductive, respiratory,
circulatory, nervous, lymphatic/immune, muscular, skeletal, and
integumentary.
Butcher Paper Markers/
Colored Pencils
Health Textbook
✔when complete
Step 1 Choose a student in your group to be the body model.
Step 2 Obtain a sheet of butcher paper that is at least as long as him or her
Step 3
Have the body model lay down in “anatomical position” (flat on back, palms
facing up) on the butcher paper. NOTE: Make sure there is no debris under the
butcher paper before the body model lies down.
Step 4 Using a pencil, outline the body model onto the butcher paper.
Step 5
Once the outline is complete, make any needed adjustments so it actually looks
like the outline of a human body.
Step 6
Your teacher will assign your group one of the following body systems:
Digestive, Nervous, Circulatory, Endocrine, Excretory, Lymphatic, Respiratory,
Muscular, Skeletal, Reproductive, or Integumentary.
Step 7
Your group will need to include all of the following on your poster related to the
body system assigned to your group:
- Title and function of the body system
- Draw all of the organs that are part of the body system
- Label and function of each organ
- Draw AND/OR label at least 5 diseases/disorders related to the organs of
the body system (this can be done on the paper to the side of the actual
body, or on separate sheets of paper attached to the poster)
Step 8 Use the rubric to obtain a better understanding of the grading expectations.
Step 9 Use the textbook/internet resources to find the information needed for the poster.
Step 10
BE CREATIVE! Add color, clothes, background, decorations, removable labels,
etc.
Name(s): ________________________
Period: _________ Date: ___________
The following rubric will be used for grading each body system poster.
Group Member(s): ________________________________________________________________
Body System: ____________________________________ Date: ___________________________
CATEGORY Full Pts. Partial Pts. No Pts. Grade
Use of Class Time (10 points)
Used time well during each class period. Consistently focused on getting the project done. Never distracted others. (10)
Used time well during each class period. Usually focused on getting the project done and rarely distracted others. (8)
Used some of the time well during class period. Some focus on getting the project done but occasionally distracted others. (6)
Did not use class time to focus on the project and/or often distracted others. (4)
Did not use class time to work on project at all. Disengaged and/or total distraction (2)
Labels (15 points)
All items of importance on the poster are clearly labeled with identifiers that can be read at least 3 ft. away. (15)
Almost all items of importance on the poster are clearly labeled and can be read from at least 3 ft. away. (12)
Several items of importance on the poster are clearly labeled. Labels can be read from at least 3 ft. away. (9)
Labels are too small to view and/or many important items were not labeled. (6)
Required items were not labeled at all. (3)
Content (25 points)
The poster includes all required elements as well as additional information. (25)
All required elements are included on the poster. (20)
All but 1 of the required elements are included on the poster. (15)
Several required elements are missing. (10)
Most of the required elements are missing. (5)
Content Accuracy (15 points)
All facts on the poster are accurate. (15)
Mostly accurate facts are displayed, and there are 10 or more facts present. (12)
50% of the facts on the poster are accurate. (9)
Few of the facts are accurate and/or are not displayed on the poster. (6)
Little to no accuracy recorded on
poster. (3) /
Attractivenes s (5 points)
The poster is exceptionally attractive in terms of design, layout, and neatness. (5)
The poster is attractive in terms of design, layout and neatness. (4)
The poster is acceptably attractive though it appears a bit messy. (3)
The poster is distractingly messy or very poorly designed. It is not attractive. (2)
The poster appears as if little to no time was invested. (1)
Creativity (5 points)
The poster is exceptionally creative, with several added components and/or decorations. (5)
The poster is creative, with a few added components and/or decorations. (4)
The poster is somewhat creative with at least one added component and/or decoration. (3)
The poster has a few creative elements. (2)
The poster has no creative elements. (1)
Project Grade
