Christina's Portfolio


Virtual Field Trips  
The Health Museum
 http://www.healthmuseum.org/
 Students will travel through the systems of the human body and learn about the muscular, skeletal, nervous, reproductive, and cardiovascular systems. then they will find out which part of their tongue tastes sweet and why certain parts of your body are more sensitive to touch.
 Applets of Biology Labs 
 http://vcourseware5.calstatela.edu/BLOL/index.html
 This Field Trip offers a series of interactive, inquiry based biology exercises for high school AP biology students. The students explore many different biology labs.
Scavenger Hunts  
 How Our body Fights Infection
 http://www.utc.edu/~tpa/mcallister/students/mrandles.html#two
 This Scavenger Hunt helps students to learn how their bodies fight infection. They will also learn what they can do to prevent some possible infections.
 Body Systems
 http://www.utc.edu/~tpa/mcallister/students/su98karenduke.html#two
 This Scavenger Hunt is designed to answer questions about the different human body systems. It is designed to educate the students on all of the human body systems. 
Webquests  
 Body Tune Up
  http://www.plainfield.k12.in.us/hschool/webq/webq49/bodytune.htm
This webquest is designed for students to research and gather information to identify "Bummer's" health problem. After the problem is identified, the students will give Bummer a healthy eating style and exercise regimen.
 Nutrition Mission
 http://www.plainfield.k12.in.us/hschool/webq/webq31/food.htm
The students mission is to educate Eugene and Bertha about a healthy lifestyle. They should be educated about the food pyramid, daily allowances, reading a food label, fast and fat foods, and obesity. 
Collaborative Projects  
 The Flat Stanley Project
 http://www.schoolworld.asn.au/flatstan.html
 Based on the story "Flat Stanley", this project provides opportunities for primary and upper elementary students to communicate and develop relationships with other students.
 Food Guide Pyramid
 http://www.education-world.com/a_curr/curr205.shtml
While students load up on soft drinks, sweets, and high-fat foods, their teachers long for ways to help them understand what that kind of diet does to growing bodies. Three educators shared with Education World their latest attempts to halt the spread of junk food -- online projects! Students share information, compare data, and learn about foods from around the world.
Simulations   
 Role Playing Simulation for Health and Earth Science
   http://www.entrex.org/simsBRF.html
The goal of this simulation is for students to maintain the best health possible while fighting off the many germs that will try and infect them. Also, to make the best choices at restaurants and exercise facilities to improve health.
 Human Anatomy Online
  http://www.innerbody.com/htm/body.html
 This simulation provides useful information on the human body systems. Pictures and descriptions provide valuable information for each body system.
Lesson Plans   
Weightlifting and Fitness
http://askeric.org/cgi-bin/printlessons.cgi/Virtual/Lessons/Physical_Education/Skill_Related/SRF0005.html
The purpose of this lesson is to emphasize the 
health benefits received from a personal fitness
program. Physical fitness can develop and maintain certain aspects of one's health.
 Body Systems and the Senses
 http://askeric.org/cgi-bin/lessons.cgi/Health/Body_Systems_and_Senses
This lesson gives an overview of the parts of the skin, functions of the skin, and characteristics of the skin. It also includes some fun activities for better understanding of the skin.

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