In this lesson, we learned about the many systems that work together in the body

In this lesson, we learned about the many systems that work together in the body. For this assignment, you are going to pretend that you are the spokesperson for one of the systems in your body.
You will write 3-5 sentences stating why you are the most important system and why you deserve the award for “Most Influential Body System Ever.”
Read the entry from last year’s winner; the Reproductive System.
Good afternoon, my name is the Reproductive System. Thank you for your consideration for this year’s ‘Most Influential Body System Ever’ award. First of all, I would like to mention that I am needed to create life. Sadly, if there are abnormalities or damage to any of my parts, infertility can occur. My responsibilities include producing egg and sperm cells, transporting and sustaining these cells, nurturing the developing offspring, and producing the correct hormones when needed.
Task 1: Choose a system to research:
Respiratory system
Skeletal system
Nervous system
Endocrine system
Immune system
Task 2: Read about your system. Find at least 2 responsibilities of your system and one negative impact that can occur if there is a problem with your system.
Task 3: Write a 3-5 sentence speech about why your system should win the award. Make sure to include at least 2 of the responsibilities of the system and one negative occurrence that can happen if something is amiss with the system.
Task 4: Cite your sources and include them after your paragraph.
Your response will be graded based on the following rubric:
Category
Does Not Meet Yet (0-59)
Emerging Expectations (60-79)
Meets Expectations
(80-89)
Exceeds Expectations
(90-100)
Content 100%
Students includes little to no information about the importance of a body system.
Student includes 2-3 sentences about the importance of a body system. May or may not include sources.
Student includes ample information about the importance of a body system as well as a citation if an outside source was used.
Student includes ample information about the importance of a body system as well as a citation if an outside source was used.
In addition, the information is creative, detailed, and shows critical thinking.