ILCTE Lesson What's a Hormone Explore the Endocrine System

EVALUATE : What do we need to see to be convinced that they know it?

1. Each student will produce a 10-question Quizlet/Kahoot based on their group's research, and students will take each other's Quizlets or Kahoots. Data will be collected. Each Quizlet or Kahoot needs to include:

● Number of glands in the Endocrine System ● Function of each gland their group researched ● Indication of what are the diseases associated with the gland ● Symptoms of too much gland hormone or too little ● Special health care required for those disease(s)

1. ENGAGE: How will students get interested and excited about learning this material?

1. Watch this YouTube video (9.36) for an Introduction to the Endocrine system. https://youtu.be/f_Z1zsR9lFM ● Take lots of notes! 2. You will now play an Endocrine System Quizlet with a partner using a ZOOM breakout room or other

platform meeting rooms. Endocrine System Quizlet ● Be sure your device has internet connectivity. ● Write down the correct answers to use later.

2. EXPLORE: What activities can be completed so that they experience and/or discover the material we want them to learn?

1. Watch this Khan Academy video on the Endocrine System: be sure that you are taking notes! Add these to your Kahoot video notes

https://www.khanacademy.org/science/high-school-biology/hs-human-body-systems/hs-the-nervous- and-endocrine-systems/v/intro-to-the-endocrine-system 2. In small groups, discuss the following. Be prepared to share with your classmates. ● Had you ever heard of the Endocrine System? ● Did you have any idea how important it is? What it controls and provides? ● How many questions could you answer correctly?

● What if anything, did you find interesting? ● What do you want to know more about? 3. In small groups, you will be allowed your choice of an endocrine gland.

Teacher: please make small index cards for the following endocrine gland if using in a classroom setting.

a. Adrenal gland b. Thyroid gland c. Pituitary gland d. Pancreas e. Hypothalamus