The kidneys filter blood plasma, removing metabolic wastes, toxins from the body and excrete them in the form of urine.
Type of Material:
This site includes a short explanation and YouTube video that helps users learn about the urinary system, as well as the nephron ,and how these function in human anatomy and physiology.
Recommended Uses:
The material can be used in the classroom, although it might be best suited for individuals who are interested in human anatomy and physiology
Homework - Students can watch the video and read and come prepared in classroom for discussions
Team work- Project Based Learning to compare various type of disease associated with urine formation
Technical Requirements:
This site requires a Internet connection and the ability to play YouTube videos.
Identify Major Learning Goals:
Students will learn what urine is
Students will be able to explore parts of nephrons
Students will be able to apply the knowledge, concepts and skills to navigate the through the website to learn formation of urine
Students will be able to explain absorption, secretion and re-absorption
Target Student Population:
The target student population includes those in College Upper Division and Graduate School Classes.
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
A good understanding of biology and waste pathways in the human body are needed to understand this material.
Content Quality
Rating:
Strengths:
The information is accurate and provides a good basic background about the material
The content is well organized for the human systems addressed
Animations are well done and show good detail
Material is clearly laid out
Demonstrates role of arteries, capillaries and bowmans capsule in formation of urine
Concerns:
There were no concerns about content at the time of this review
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
Rating:
Strengths:
Material is intuitive
The pedagogy of providing information is a nice blend of learning and interactivity
This is a good site for getting an idea of what might be seen in nature
Animations are easy to follow
Concerns:
Integrating a few research articles for purpose of discussion and assessment plus comparing various types of urinary system disorders.
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
The information is well organized
No defective links or major bugs were found
Detailed, clear and sequential information
Animation flows very easily
Concerns:
The site would be enhanced by the addition of some assessment activities.
Creative Commons:
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