Task
In this project we learned about the various bodily systems. We chose two body systems and were tasked with building a representation of how they work on their own and how they work together to perform certain tasks. Our group got the muscular and respiratory systems. We first blueprinted our designs, then went to the Maker's Space to build the model.
Concepts
Respiratory System: The bodily system that consists of organs used for gas exchange and supplying the human body with oxygen.
Trachea: The windpipe. Passageway for air and food, airway gets blocked by the epiglottis when you swallow.
Pharynx: Passageway for air and food, that connects to the esophagus. Vital for breathing
Larynx: Contains the vocal chords and the voice box. Air moves through the vocal chords, causing them to vibrate, producing sound.
Bronchi: Large passageways in the chest cavity that lead to the smaller bronchioles in the lungs.
Alveoli: Tiny air sacs that fill up with oxygen that is ready to be sent out to the body.
Diaphragm: The diaphragm is a small, thin muscle at the bottom of the chest cavity that contracts and expands to allow air in and push air out.
Muscular System: The system of muscles that aids in the movement of your body. Muscles are either moved voluntarily or involuntarily.
Smooth Muscles: The smooth muscles are moved in involuntary movement. This includes the diaphragm in the respiratory system.
Skeletal Muscles: Used in voluntary muscle movements. Muscles like the ones in your arms that help you move them when you want are skeletal.
Cardiac Muscles: Cardiac Muscles are the ones in the walls of your heart. They expand to let blood in and contract to push it out. Involuntary movements.
Trachea: The windpipe. Passageway for air and food, airway gets blocked by the epiglottis when you swallow.
Pharynx: Passageway for air and food, that connects to the esophagus. Vital for breathing
Larynx: Contains the vocal chords and the voice box. Air moves through the vocal chords, causing them to vibrate, producing sound.
Bronchi: Large passageways in the chest cavity that lead to the smaller bronchioles in the lungs.
Alveoli: Tiny air sacs that fill up with oxygen that is ready to be sent out to the body.
Diaphragm: The diaphragm is a small, thin muscle at the bottom of the chest cavity that contracts and expands to allow air in and push air out.
Muscular System: The system of muscles that aids in the movement of your body. Muscles are either moved voluntarily or involuntarily.
Smooth Muscles: The smooth muscles are moved in involuntary movement. This includes the diaphragm in the respiratory system.
Skeletal Muscles: Used in voluntary muscle movements. Muscles like the ones in your arms that help you move them when you want are skeletal.
Cardiac Muscles: Cardiac Muscles are the ones in the walls of your heart. They expand to let blood in and contract to push it out. Involuntary movements.
Reflection
This project was one of my favorite projects so far as a STEM student. During this project I looked forward to work days and the upcoming work periods. There was many highs of the project and very few lows. One high point was the building process. In the building process, we were able to work very efficiently and worked together very nicely. One low was the blueprinting. It took us longer than needed and set us back. Overall, I really enjoyed this project and I got a lot better at practical, needed skills, such as building and fixing. This was a very fun project to work on and be a part of.