Introduction to the Technology and Me program
In this chapter, we will introduce the concept of comparing the functions of different parts of the human body to the functions of parts of…
LEARN It! Challenge Category: Technology and Me
The Nervous System and Computers
Learning Objectives:Understand the similarities and differences between the functions of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves in the human body and the CPU, motherboard, and…
The Respiratory System and Computers
Learning Objectives: Understand the similarities and differences between the functions of the lungs, trachea, and alveoli in the human body and the cooling system, air…
The Skeletal System and Computers
Learning Objectives Understand the similarities and differences between the functions of the bones, joints, and muscles in the human body and the frame, hinges, and…
The Muscular System and Computers
Learning Obejctives: Understand the similarities and differences between the functions of the muscles, tendons, and ligaments in the human body and the motors, gears, and…
The Digestive System and Computers
Learning Objectives Understand the similarities and differences between the functions of the mouth, esophagus, stomach, and intestines in the human body and the input device,…
The Endocrine System and Computers
In this chapter, we will compare the endocrine glands to the sensors of a computer. The endocrine glands of the human body produce hormones, which…
The Immune System and Computers
Learning Objective: Understand the similarities and differences between the functions of the immune cells, antibodies, and lymph nodes in the human body and the firewall,…
The Reproductive System and Computers
Learning Objectives: Understand the similarities and differences between the functions of the testes, sperm, and ovaries in the human body and the motherboard, data, and…
The Urinary System and Computers
Learning Objectives Understand the similarities and differences between the functions of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra in the human body and the filters, pipes,…