Looking at the human body from all around in order to study the various body systems is helpful. Google Body Browser is still in the experimental stage as a Google Labs product. One can turn on the muscular system, nervous system, skeletal system, digestive system, circulatory system ,etc. or see a cross section with various systems in place. What is interesting is that students of Physiology and Anatomy can have a 360 degree view of the human body and this facilitates learning. Students of Medicine and Biology will find this extremely useful. Labels appear when a particular part of the body is clicked. In order for you to view and play on this Body Browser, you need to have the latest version of Google Chrome installed.
The video below shows you how the Google Body Browser can be used by students and teachers of Anatomy. Suggested Reading: Medical Training In Second Life Virtual Cell Animation Educational 3D Video Game To Learn Biology Animated Videos Of Human Body Systems
Biology is one subject that is interesting because it is a study of living organisms and that includes us. But, the school and college curriculum demands a set table of contents in a textbook format that not all students take to these days. With the advent of education technology, students are more likely to learn subjects the digital way, rather than the so called boring textbooks. The use of colorful diagrams to explain concepts and processes no longer stimulates interest in today's student. But, bearing in mind, the needs of the student, using a digital textbook adds a spark of interest in the subject,especially if it is a multimedia version complete with audios and videos showing processes being explained in 3 D. Now, would that not have made us learn faster when we were studying Sciences and Maths. Several video websites including youtube have a collection of some excellent tutorials for explaining various concepts, and some of them can be found here.
A non profit organisation, E O Wilson Biodiversity Foundation, named after the renowned naturalist and founder, is releasing a 59-part series on Biology - Life On Earth is a 59-Chapter Digital Textbook, to suit the school curriculum. As each chapter gets completed, it is available for anyone to download for free.
The first chapter,"Cell Division", will be available for download in a couple of weeks. Here is a preview of the video with interactive animations that will be an integral part of the text. K12 editions will remain free whereas the University-level edition will be up for sale at 10 % of the cost of an average print textbook, to fund the continuous updating.
Human anatomy and physiology are fascinating subjects for all,particularly the medical or nursing student.There are several posts in this blog related to finding the right learning site about the human body for you,depending on what exactly you are studying. Some of the best resources to study online are open courses and the top 100 are listed in 100 Awesome Open Courses To Learn About The Human Body. Thanks,Kelly for the input!
Human Body and its intricate systems are learnt through the various stages of school and college.There are many ways of learning about the body functions without getting confused.Many names to learn and many organs and their functioning,along with their structure.I find students of various grades and even medical schools visiting this blog for the easier study of the human body systems.My earlier posts on the body and its functions,respiratory systems,digestive systems,the corresponding videos have got the highest viewership. I found an excellent illustrated human body document on Scribd which I have embedded here,which I know for sure that learners of all ages will find useful.Some little known facts about the human body might surprise you. Recommended Reading:Animated Human Body Systems Anatomy and Physiology-Interactive Multimedia Interactive Human Body systems Human Body Systems
Human body systems are to be understood well,whether you are a student, a doctor,paramedic,or just wanting to know how we are structured and how our bodies work.Digestive system,excretory system,circulatory system,etc. are all easier to learn about when we have a virtual body and more so, if it is highly interactive.An integration of the different parts of the body along with the working systems is amazingly easy to comprehend when you sign up for free at Visible Body.It is a fully interactive,3D Anatomy model with detailed systems of the body,extremely easy to use 3D controls,and is compatible with Internet Explorer only.It also has a dynamic search capability. Recommended Reading: Interactive Human Body Systems Human Body Systems Animated Videos Of Human Body Systems
Learning about the human body systems,such as nervous,skeletal,digestive,muscular are made easy with powerpoint presentations and videos shown. But,once finished, every student needs to perfect himself by taking a short quiz or better still, if an interactive is used. Even teachers can certainly be much more effective if they use such interactives. It is a cakewalk to hold students attention in class. Such useful and complete interactives for human body systems can be found at bbc website. Other topics dealing with human body and mind can also be found here.
Students love playing games that are fun, engaging, and entertaining. Especially if they are digital. So, using interactive games to drive home the subject matter of a topic helps immensely. Some more interactive games for the human body systems can be found at Virtual Body Map.
The human body is a marvellous and complex maze of systems. Students have to understand thoroughly in order to do their exams well. The following is a collection of animated videos that help in understanding digestive system, nervous system, circulatory system, respiratory system,etc. This audiovisual aid cuts down your time in learning to understand. CLICK ON THE VIDEO TO VIEW AND THEN MOUSE OVER AT THE BOTTOM OF THE VIDEO TO PICK A SYSTEM YOU WANT TO VIEW NEXT.
can have a 360 degree view of the human body
and this facilitates learning. Students of Medicine and Biology will find this extremely useful. Labels appear when a particular part of the body is clicked. In order for you to view and play on this Body Browser, you need to have the latest version of Google Chrome
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