Bio-Bot 2017

an Anatomical “Collage”

of the Human Body

Objective:

     Your group is to make a “BioBot” that "best" resembles the structures and the functions of the organs and structures found in a human body.

Procedure:  

1. "Brainstorm" the "best" analogies for the organs and/or structures (see list) found in a human body

• Structure over function; however, try to accommodate both
• Non-perishable items only
• Focus on non-costly, junk, and useless items found around the home

2. Decide who will bring materials that you'll need among the people in your group and write it down so everyone knows who will bring what.

• Don’t forget items and tools to build the “BioBot”
• Have a back-up plan (i.e. phone tree/duplicate assignment responsibilities)

3. Develop a KEY that will include:

o The “organs and/or structures” and the “item and/or analogy” that you used

o Names of the people in your group and period

4. Build your BioBot as soon as you begin gathering your materials

o Keep your area clean and organized

o Be imaginative yet anatomically correct

Further Information:

• All work is to be done in class (unless special permission is given)
• May wish to bring a box, bag, or container to place parts, tools, items, etc….
• The project must have an outline or definitive shape of the human body
• The model is to be between 1 and 2 meters in length (no exceptions)
• Special effects are optional; however, “may” help your grade
• The model may be laying down or standing up
• No items are to be used that clearly represent a structure or organ (i.e. Mr Potato Head parts)
• Any form of poor taste during the construction or with the project will result in disciplinary action
• Be prepared to discuss your reasoning’s behind your project, structures, organs, and/or terms.
• Evaluation will be done with a “project rubric”

Required Organs and/or Structures List

brain mouth eyes nose ears trachea bronchi tubes esophagus lungs heart diaphragm

stomach small intestine large intestine rectum liver gall bladder pancreas spleen kidneys urinary bladder urethra ureter

Optional Inconclusive Organs/Structures List

skin hair teeth bone tongue

larynx bronchiole tube(s) blood vessels appendix ovaries or testis

Due Date: