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The Human Body is
very complex. The Human Body, as a multicellular organism, is
composed of several levels of organization that include cells,
tissues,
organs and organ systems. Each smaller level combines
together to make the next level. Cells are the building blocks of
all living things. A tissue is a group of similar cells that
perform the same function. Organs are groups of different tissues
with a specific function. Finally, organ systems are groups of
organs that work together to perform a specific job. The Human Body is
made up of many systems that work together to perform complex tasks on a daily
basis.
You have been a long time employee of the Human Body Corporation. You feel that your job is very important to the Human Body. As an organ within the Human Body, you have been carrying out a specific task day in and day out in order to keep the Human Body functioning. Due to recent budget cuts, the Human Body Corporation is considering having to fire workers. You hope your job is not in jeopardy!
You need to
research your organ in order to prove its importance within the Human Body.
Then you will write a persuasive letter to the Human Body Corporation to
convince them not to fire you.
A. Collecting Data
Use the Resource Section of this webquest to research your organ. Click on the links to help you answer the following questions on your own paper. Your teacher has the questions typed for you on a worksheet.
1. What is the name of your organ? Where is it located?
2. What system/systems does your organ work with?
3. List other organs that you work with.
4. List the functions of your organ.
5. Describe how you carry out these functions on a daily basis.
6. How would the Human Body be
different if you were not there to carry out your functions? Cite evidence
to support your answer.
Click on the following links to gather data about your organ. Be sure to hit the back arrow to come back to this webquest.
B. Organizing your information.
Take jot notes and
gather information on your organ. Be sure not to lose the question sheet that
you received. It will help you get important information.
Write a PERSUASIVE letter to the Human Body Corporation to convince them
not to fire your organ. Your letter should be typed and in
Business format. Use your Writer's In Action handbook for help! |
C. Writing your letter.
You will have to type your letter in
Microsoft Word. Be sure to edit your letter with a peer
editor during the rough draft stage for grammar, spelling, punctuation and
organization mistakes.
Your assignment will be grade using the following rubric:
| 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | |
| Letter | Properly follows business letter format. Has
detailed and informative introductory
and closing paragraphs. Includes jot notes and question and answer
sheet.
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Properly follows business letter format. Has small introductory and closing paragraphs. Includes jot notes and question and answer sheet. | Properly follows business letter format. Has introductory but no closing paragraph .Does not include jot notes and question and answer sheet. | Does not properly follow business letter format. Has no introductory and closing paragraphs. Does not include jot notes and question and answer sheet. |
| Grammar | Has no spelling errors. Indents each new paragraph, uses capitals and punctuation properly. | Has less than 3 spelling errors. Indents each new paragraph, uses capitals and punctuation properly. | Has less than 5 spelling errors Does not indent each new paragraph, use capitals or punctuation properly. | Has more than 5 spelling errors. Does not indent each new paragraph, use capitals or punctuation properly. |
| Content | Named organ, explained its function, location, and system it is a part of. Lists other organs it works closely with. Cites more than three examples of how body would be different without it. Letter is persuasive and convincing. | Named organ, explained its function, location, and system it is a part of. Lists other organs it works closely with. Cites less than three examples of how body would be different without it. Letter is persuasive and convincing. | Named organ, explained its function, location, and system it is a part of. Does not list other organs it works closely with. Cites only example of how body would be different without it. Very little attempt to be persuasive and convincing. | Named organ, explained its function, location, and system it is a part of. Does not list other organs it works closely with. Does not cite any examples of how body would be different without it. No attempt to be persuasive and convincing. |
After you have completed
this lesson you should understand the importance of your organ’s job at the
Human Body Corporation. For more information, ask your teacher for more
resources.