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=Online Resources= Below are resources you can use to find information about the digestive, respiratory and circulatory systems. Clicking on the links will take you straight to the information you need. Remember the site map is like the index of a book, so scan looking for your keywords.

Kidcyber - My body
@http://www.kidcyber.com.au/topics/food.htm

This is a great site to get some basic knowledge of the three systems. This page has topics listed in alphabetical order so scan the list and click on your key words. The information is clearly set out in large colourful font. Notice that there are short facts at the start, then more detailed information under sub-headings. Words that can be tricky to say are sounded out in brackets. You will find your key words plus extra important words written in red, so read these paragraphs carefully.

My Body
@http://kidshealth.org/misc_pages/mybody_SW.html

This bright, fun, interactive site will let you explore the organs in the human body. Remember your key words and click on the body part you want to research, this will open in a new window. When you have finished, close the window to return to the My Body page. If you want help reading, click '**Listen'**, then '**play'** and you’ll hear a voice read the text for you.

Body Builder
@http://www.abpischools.org.uk/activescience/module4/home.html

This interactive site helps you learn where the major organs are found in the human body, what they look like and what they do. Click on ‘**start’**, ‘**organs’** then click ‘**go’**. Begin with the ‘Body fact file’ to learn about the organs and where they belong. When you feel confident try the ‘**interactive body builder’**. You can drag and drop the organs onto a 3D skeleton, if you’re right they stay in the spot, if you’re wrong they jump back so you can try again.

The Human Body Systems
@http://home.gwu.edu/~olacey/Index.htm

On this interactive site you can watch videos, play games and do experiments. The most useful sections are **function** and **parts** so go there first. After you watch the video write down the important bits of information you remember. Remember to use your own words. There is a glossary which will give you more information about your key words.

Discovery Kids – the Yuckiest Site on the Internet
@http://yucky.discovery.com/flash/body/pg000029.html

This site has a lot of information on the three systems. Click on the '**Choose a body system'** to see a drop down menu. Scan down the list to find your key words then click **GO**. Scroll down to read the information. Make notes as you read and use your own words.

Inside the human body: the respiratory system
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On this excellent site you will find information to answers questions such as ‘Why do we breathe?’ and a diagram with labels of the parts of the respiratory system. Click on the blue sub-headings for more details. You’ll need to scroll down the page to find all the information and click on the back arrow to return. There is lots of information so remember what you are looking for and select the important bits. Write down key ideas in your own words before you forget. At the bottom are pages of mazes, a labelled diagram and word search you can print for fun.

The Digestive System
@http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/digest/index.htm

This interactive **‘drag and drop’** activity will help you remember all the parts of the digestive system and how they are connected in the body. Easy to read information on each part can be found if you click on the **inside story**. Ever wondered what happens to food once you swallow it? Click on **'food path**' to watch and read about how the body digest different food.

Respiratory system
@http://www.e-learningforkids.org/Courses/Liquid_Animation/Body_Parts/Respiratory_System/index.html

This fun site lets you explore the parts of the respiratory system. Move the mouse over the word to see it highlighted on the body, then click to read the text box that pops up. When you feel confident click **'start the exercise'** to try dragging the body parts into the correct place.

Organ Systems
This is a good site to watch first to get an idea of all three of the body systems and how they work. Watch the animations and listen to the audio to increase your understanding of the body parts and where they can be found in the body. Listen closely to how to say some of the tricky words. Click here to log into TaLe using your DEC user ID and password and enter save code X00VI to visit this site.

Take a Deep Breath
This site lets you add labels to the circulatory or respiratory system and view animations showing how they work. You can click on underlined words for a pop glossary with audio. Watch what happens inside the human body during exercise and look at diagrams of the human circulatory and respiratory systems. View animations showing how a person breathes and how the heart pumps blood around the body. Then you can answer questions in a quick quiz to test your understanding. Click here to log into TaLe using your DEC user ID and password and enter save code X029R to visit this site.

Search engine
Google is the search engine on your student portal page. Enter your key words to start your search. Remember to select the basic reading level. Ask for help if you need to.