The Sensory Systems Interactive Simulation | Anatomy & Physiology | Grades 9–12

The Sensory Systems Interactive Simulation is an interactive simulation activity for high school Anatomy & Physiology (grades 9–12) on The Sensory Systems.

Pairs with: The Sensory Systems Slide Show Presentation; The Sensory Systems Guided Notes; The Sensory Systems Lesson Quiz; The Sensory Systems Unit Test.

Sections: Interactive Simulation - The Sensory Systems; Instructions; Driving Question; Objective; Background; Materials; Simulation Protocol; Supplementary Material. Sample item: “How does the sense of smell contribute to the ability to correctly identify different tastes?”

What's inside: Interactive Simulation (editable .docx + PDF, about 916 words, 5 pages).

Standards: HS-LS1-2 — Develop and use a model to illustrate the hierarchical organization of interacting systems that provide specific functions within multicellular organisms. HS-LS1-3 — Plan and conduct an investigation to provide evidence that feedback mechanisms maintain homeostasis.

Resource type: Interactive Simulation. Format: editable Microsoft Word file plus a ready-to-print PDF.

Classroom use: Students work through the simulation to model the chapter concepts hands-on. Built for high school Anatomy & Physiology, grades 9–12.

Format note: These files are delivered in Microsoft Office formats (Word and/or PowerPoint). If you open a worksheet that includes tables in Apple Pages or another non-Microsoft app, table formatting may not display correctly. For best results, use Microsoft Word or PowerPoint (or upload the file to Google Docs). If you run into any formatting issues, contact us and we can send a PDF version.