Anatomical Terminology Task Cards – Anatomy and Physiology Activity

Description

Anatomical terminology task cards are a fun and effective way to engage your anatomy and physiology students in learning challenging terminology including body planes, directional terms, and regional terms.

 

What are Task Cards?

Each task card features one question or short problem for students to answer. Just print the cards in the size you prefer and laminate them for years of use. An answer sheet is included for students to record their answers.

These print and digital task cards feature a variety of question types such as multiple choice, matching, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer. Diagrams, graphs, photos, and other images on the cards keep your students engaged in the content.

 

How do you use Task Cards?

Task cards are so versatile you can use them as a whole class study game, a small group review activity in stations, or as exit passes with individual students. Details on implementing these methods as well as others are included in the “Read This First” document.

 

Why do students like Task Cards?

Task cards are a student favorite because…

• Students can focus on one topic at a time and not feel overwhelmed
• Working in groups keeps your class more interactive and interesting for students
• Kinesthetic learners benefit from getting out of their seats occasionally and moving around the room
• It just feels like “fun” when you’re working with cute little cards as opposed to a boring worksheet

 

Why do teachers like Task Cards?

Teachers love task cards for formative assessment, and they can be implemented in SO many ways. Here are a few ideas:

• Bell Work or Early Finishers
• Pairs
• Question of the Day
• Stations – My favorite!
• Exit Pass
• Review Game Race
• Flashcards

I like to use the Task Cards throughout the chapter and then use the PPT Review on the day before the test.

 

Task Card Features:

• Editable numbering so you can add or delete as many cards as needed
• Editable text boxes so you can change the wording of questions
• An extra slide you can use to create additional cards in a matching format
• Student answer sheet
• Teacher answer key
• A PowerPoint Review that features the same task cards with the answers on them for an easy whole-class review
• Tips for editing, printing, and storing the printable task cards
• You also receive a digital version of the task cards and PowerPoint Review in Google Slides – requires zero prep!

 

Some Key Terms & Concepts include:

• anatomical position
• regional terms such as frontal, cranial, femoral, dorsal, etc.
• directional terms such as superior, inferior, anterior, proximal, superficial, etc.
• body planes
• body cavities

 

Please view the thumbnails above to see more details or click “PREVIEW THIS PRODUCT” to download a preview. 

 

This EDITABLE resource includes 5 files:

1. Read This First includes product overview, Google Drive™ links, suggestions for use, contact information, terms of use, and image credits.
2. 35 Task Cards in PowerPoint and Google Slides™ formats (each card is one slide). The textboxes on each slide are editable so you can re-word or change questions. Delete slides you don’t need or add your own in a matching format by inserting duplicate slides.
3. A 35-slide PowerPoint Review with answers. Perfect for whole-class review after students have completed the Task Cards. A Google Slides™ version is also included.
4. Student Answer Sheet
5. Teacher Answer Key

 

Using the print version?

Print and make copies of the student answer sheet.

Then print and laminate the cards in the size of your choice (1, 2, or 4 per page) in color or black & white.

Need to save time? Present the cards one at a time, or a few at a time, from the PowerPoint to the whole class. You can even use the PPT as a quiz!

 

Using the digital version?

No prep necessary! Just share the link with your students. They can type their answers directly on each slide.

 

What other teachers are saying about my Task Cards for Anatomy and Physiology:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “My anatomy and physiology students used this activity as a chapter review activity. They were engaged for a solid 50 minutes, discussing their responses with one another in small groups. It made me smile to see them so engaged. One student even said to me that this was a great activity. I’ll be using again next year!” -W.W.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “My students LOVE, LOVE, LOVE these. We have done them in small groups, but students really enjoyed working on it as a whole class as a review. I wasn’t always sold on task cards–but now I seek them out for all units! Great way to engage and differentiate content!” -K.S.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “I have been very happy with all the resources I have purchased from Science Island! We ae currently in person but having resources that are ready for virtual is so helpful. There is a lot of good information, and these are perfect for my anatomy class.” -H.H.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “I used these task cards as part of a station review day in my class. They allowed the students to work independently and at their own pace.”

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “These task cards are awesome. I am using them as a fun way to assess my students’ knowledge in class without the pressure of a ‘timed test”. Excellent resource.” -D.P.

 

Questions?

Please email me at scienceisland2014@gmail.com.

 

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Introduction to A&P PowerPoint and Notes

Introduction to A&P Supplements for Instruction and Assessment

 

Happy Teaching!

Carla Brooks

Science Island