The Organ Trail

(Modified from a lesson plan by Stacy Baker & Tracy Trimpe)

Covered WagonHowdy, partner!  Time to hitch those oxen to your covered wagon and begin your journey along the Organ Trail!

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HeartYou will be assigned an organ.  By the time you arrive at your destination, Mymouth, Organ, you should know all about your assigned organ.  

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Your task will be to teach the class about your organ.  The assignment includes:Wanted

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Print a copy of the assignment sheets to know what is expected of you. They also contain the due dates! Chest

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Trail Sites

You need to stop at trail sites along the way to learn about your organ.  Here are some trail sites that will help you along the way.

Probe the Brain

Come to Your Senses

Neuroscience for Kids

You Have a System

The Heart: An Online Exploration

The Human Body

Muscular System

Eye Anatomy

Bones - An Exhibit Inside You

Just for Kids - Body Systems

The Amazing Human Body

The Human Body Adventure

The Virtual Body

Body Zone

Yucky Gross and Cool Body

The Skeletal System

The Heart

A Big Look at the Eye

Eye Diseases

Use the information you get at the trail sites to get the information you need about your organ.

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