Digestive System Menu Board

 

Project Overview:

You will complete the designated items within the menu board to learn more about the components of livestock digestive systems.

 

Directions:

1.    Use the lesson and outside resources to complete each section of the menu board.

 

2.    For each section of the menu, follow the directions below:

·      Appetizer

-      write the responses to each prompt in this section

-      your instructor will have you share with a partner, group or the class

·      Entrée

-      choose one of the four items listed in this section to complete

·      Side Dish

-      choose two of the four items listed in this section to complete

·      Dessert

-      if time allows, complete any of the items listed in this section

 

3.    Once completed, turn in your project according to your instructor’s directions.

 

Menu Board

Appetizer (everyone completes and shares)

·      Define the digestive system

·      List the functions of the digestive system

·      Describe the three types of digestive systems and the animals of each system

·      List the components of each digestive system

 

Entrée (choose one of these)

·      Draw and label the three types of digestive systems, then compare and contrast

·      Create a 3D model of a chosen digestive system

·      Create a poster drawing of a human digestive system and a livestock digestive system, then compare and contrast

·      Create a board or card game covering each digestive system

 

Side Dish (choose two of these)

·      Describe the function of each part involved in the digestive process

·      Draw the four compartments of a ruminant stomach and describe their function

·      Create a model showcasing the structure of each compartment of the ruminant stomach

·      Research and write about how each body part interacts to make a complete system

 

Dessert (optional)

·      Research the types of microbes present in the digestive system

·      List five interesting things you have learned about the digestive system in livestock

 

Rubric

Description	Possible Points	Your Score
Research & Organization: ·      Proper research was conducted to complete the assignment ·      Information was presented in a logical organized manner	35
Concept & Understanding: ·      Understanding of the digestive system is clearly evident ·      Effective strategies were used to complete the menu board ·      Logical thinking was utilized to complete the menu board	35
Creativity/Craftmanship: ·      Menu board components are unique and reflect the student’s individuality ·      Menu board components are clearly high quality	15
Production/Effort: ·      Class time provided for the project was used efficiently ·      Time and effort are evident in the execution of the menu board components	15
Total Points	100