Anatomy: Urinary and Excretory Systems
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Title:
| Anatomy: Urinary and Excretory Systems |
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Description:
| These sites focus on the urinary and excretory systems and the removal of the body's waste. Learn about the different organs involved in these systems. View diagrams of the bladder, kidneys, and urethra. Includes an animated movie and photographs of organs. There is a link to an eThemes Resource on the digestive system. |
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Grade Level:
| 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
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Resource Links:
| ThinkQuest: Excretory System
This site briefly talks about the excretory system in animals and humans.
ThinkQuest: Excretory Diagram
This page is a simple diagram of the bladder and kidneys.
Poison Protection
Read about the major function of the excretory system and what can happen if it isn't functioning properly.
What Kids Need to Know About Kidneys
Read about the kidneys and find out what they do for our bodies. Includes a diagram.
ThinkQuest: Getting Rid of Waste
Read this overview page and then take the guided tour to find out more about the kidneys and bladder.
Your Gross Cool Body
This site contains interesting facts and information about how your body produces liquid waste. Click the link at the bottom to learn more about the urinary system and its organs.
Kidney
Here is a diagram of the kidney and the urinary system. NOTE: Reading level is for older students.
Excretory System Dissection
This is a graphic site showing the dissection of a pig. You can view the pig's kidneys, bladder, renal blood vessels, and ureters.
Excretory System Quiz
Test your knowledge of the excretory system and its functions with this interactive quiz. Read the directions at the top.
The Excretory System Sheet
This 32-page PDF file contains a theme unit about he human body. Page 27 has different activity ideas for exploring the excretory system.
Excretory System: Function and Parts
Here is a PowerPoint presentation about the excretory system. Learn why excretion is necessary, how the kidneys regulate water levels, and factors that affect kidney function.
Your Uninary System and How it Works
This is a detailed article about the urinary system, the problems that can occur in it, and how to detect and treat them.
Encarta: Urinary System
This encyclopedia article explains how the system functions and some common disorders. The reading level is for older students.
Encarta: Kidney
This thorought article tells about the function of the kidney and what kidney failure is. Click the multimedia link at the top to see illustrations. NOTE: This site contains ads.
Renal Replacement Therapy
Read about kidney transplant surgery and possible complications. NOTE: This site contains ads and sponsored links.
eThemes Resource: Anatomy: Digestive System
These sites have information about how the digestive system works. Take a virtual tour of the inner body, watch a video, or try online games and quizzes. Most of the sites include diagrams. Included is an eThemes resource on the urinary and excretory systems.
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Education Standards:
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AR Standards:
LS.2.4.3.a, LS.2.6.2, LS.2.6.4.c, LS.2.6.7.a, LS.2.6.7.b, LS.2.6.7.c, LS.2.6.7.d, LS.2.7.2, LS.2.7.6.b, LS.2.7.6.e, LS.2.7.8, LS.2.7.9, OHB.1.AP.3, BS.14.AP.1, BS.14.AP.2, BS.14.AP.3, BS.14.AP.4
IL Standards:
12.B.3b, 12.A.4b
ME Standards:
C.4, C.3, C.5
MO Standards:
1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.8, 3.1, 4.7, 3, 5, 6, 3, 3.1.A.a, 3.1.A.a, 3.2.C.a, 3.1.C.b
NV Standards:
L.5.B.1, L.8.C.1, L.12.B.2
OH Standards:
2.C.6, 2.A.1, 2.A.1.b, 2.B.3.d, 2.A.2
UT Standards:
III.1.e, III.2.d, II.3.c, III.1.c, III.2.a, III.2.b
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