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AP: Chapter 45: Chemical Regulation & Communication - Hormones and the Endocrine System
Infuse your AP biologists with the details of the endocrine system. This six-page worksheet queries learners thoroughly about gland structure and hormone function. Ms. Foglia, the author, has not left anything out of this resource,...
Curated OER
Endocrine System: Hormones
The many images and labeled diagrams in this PowerPoint will help learners understand different areas of the endocrine system. The slide
show starts with information about the absorption of lipid and protein based hormones, and then...
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Puberty
Eighth graders participate in a whole group discussion about their thoughts and feelings surrounding puberty. Students watch a video and view slides in order to describe the bodily changes that occur during adolescence.
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Sheep Brain Lab
In this sheep brain lab, students identify the internal and external anatomy of a sheep's brain. Students complete several tables describing the function of given structures. Students also label the brain with 5 chosen structures.
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Endocrine System
In this endocrine system worksheet, students match the correct gland found in the endocrine system to its hormone and target cell(s). They also describe the actions of each gland and hormone combined together.
Estrella Mountain Community College
Estrella Mountain Community College: The Endocrine System
Easy-to-understand notes and large graphics on the endocrine system include the evolution of the endocrine system and feedback cycles. Hormones and the nervous system are also discussed.
Estrella Mountain Community College
The Integumentary System
The parts of the integumentary system are described along with their functions.
Other
Dana Sourcebook of Brain Science: It's Mindboggling!
Look through this online pamphlet to find brain exercises as well as explanations of how the brain works. Very complete and fun to read.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Glands
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this online lesson students will list the glands of the endocrine system and their effects.
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Kids Health: The Brain Is the Boss
What weighs 3 pounds at maturity and is faster than any computer? If you don't know then use this site about the brain. Get great information and diagrams about the brain. Available in Spanish.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Endocrine System
The endocrine system and the different glands that are part of it are explained, as well as disorders and diseases of the endocrine system.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Anatomy & Physiology: An Overview of the Endocrine System
Find out about the types of intercellular communication, their importance, mechanisms, and effects. Then continue on to the next sections to learn about hormones, the different endocrine glands, the organs with secondary endocrine...
OpenStax
Open Stax: Anatomy & Physiology: Central Control
Students investigate the role of higher centers of the brain in autonomic regulation.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Anatomy & Physiology: The Pituitary Gland and Hypothalamus
Learn about the hormones released by the pituitary gland, their target cells, and their principal actions, as well as the structure and function of the hypothalamus.
The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry
Abpi: Homeostasis: Blood Sugar and Temperature
A complete, student-paced lesson on homeostasis in the human body, focusing on blood sugar and core temperature. Students work their way through illustrated and animated tutorials, and answer review questions along the way. There is a...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Fever!
This video describes the role of the brain in regulating body temperature and how sometimes fever is employed to fight off infection.
University of Washington
Univ. Of Washington: The Brain Right Down the Middle
From the University of Washington, this site goes into great detail in describing the brain.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Hypothalamus
This site from the encyclopedia, Wikipedia, provides a brief open-source encyclopedic explanation of what the hypothalamus is and what its functions are. Links are provided throughout this paragraph along with a picture showing where the...
Colorado State University
Colorado State Univ.: Functional Anatomy of the Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland
Explains the hypothalamus and pituitary gland. Includes pictures and a glossary of terms.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: The Science of Stage Fright (And How to Overcome It)
This video focuses on stage fright and how to overcome it. It discusses the Fight or Flight response and how it works in your body. He also discusses ways to overcome stage fright through practice and exercises to trick your brain to...
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University of Cincinnati Clermont College of Biology: The Endocrine System
A comprehensive approach to the endocrine system, broken down by gland and complete with bold-face vocabulary terms. A perfect supplement to classroom notes and activities.
Curated OER
Kids Health: A Kids Guide to Fever
Get the facts on what causes a fever and how you get rid of it in this article written for kids.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Endocrine System
A complete student lesson on the human endocrine system. As a learning style option, students can listen to the text being read to them.
Read Works
Read Works: Energy Control
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the thyroid and what it does to control metabolism. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.