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Activity: Body Simulation
I. Objective:
Observe and investigate how different organ systems work together to maintain
homeostasis, especially during physical exertion.
Assign group roles:
Exerciser – The person who will do the physical activity (jumping jacks or jogging in place).
Timekeeper – Keeps track of time during exercise and recovery.
Heart Rate Recorder – Takes the exerciser’s pulse.
Breathing Rate Recorder – Counts breaths per minute.
Observer/Note-taker – Writes down temperature (if possible) and visible physical changes
(e.g., sweating, redness, tiredness).
Part A.
From the short video on homeostasis, answer the following:
1. What is homeostasis?
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2. Name 3 organ systems that work together to maintain balance in the body:
a. ___________________________
b. ___________________________
c. ___________________________
3. What changes happen to the body during exercise?
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Part B.
Procedure:
1. Choose one group member to be the exerciser.
2. The remaining members will be the timekeeper, heart rate recorder, breathing rate
recorder, and observer/note-taker.
3. Ask the exerciser to sit calmly for 30 seconds.
4. Take resting heart rate and resting breathing rate. (Count beats for 15 seconds and
multiply by 4)
5. Record any visible signs (skin color, sweat, breathing effort)
6. Fill in the “Before Activity” row in the data table.
7. The exerciser will perform jumping jacks or jog in place for exactly 1 minute.
8. Timekeeper announces 30 seconds and 60 seconds during the activity.
9. At 30 and 60 seconds:
The Heart Rate Recorder quickly checks pulse.
The Breathing Rate Recorder counts the number of breaths.
The Observer observes any changes (e.g., flushed face, sweating, heavy breathing).
10. Record data in the “During Activity” rows.
11. After the 1-minute exercise, let the exerciser to sit or rest.
12. At 1 minute and 3 minute after exercise:
Measure heart rate and breathing rate again.
Observe signs of recovery (e.g., slowing breath, coooling down).
13. Record all values in the appropriate rows.
Heart Rate
TIME Breathing Rate (Breaths/min) Body Temp/ Observation
(BPM)
Before Activity
During (30 sec)
During (60 sec)
1 Min After
3 Min After
You can count heartbeats or breaths for 15 seconds and multiply by 4.
Answer the following as a group:
1. What organ systems were involved in returning the body to normal?
2. How did the nervous system help in this situation?
3. How did the circulatory and respiratory systems respond?
4. What would happen if one system failed?
5. Give one example of a real-life situation where homeostasis is important:
Conclusion:
Why is communication among organ systems important during times of stress or physical
exertion?