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Students learn about the ENDOCRINE SYSTEM of glands and hormones as they move through 9 stations. Engaging student-led independent work!
This activity is designed to DIRECTLY TEACH the endocrine system but is great as a review, as well! Each station (or slide) includes a 1-page station with easy-to-digest information about STRUCTURES and FUNCTIONS of the endocrine system, fun facts, related health issues, and how the endocrine system interacts with other systems.
EASY PREP or GO PAPERLESS!
- To use the PRINT version: Simply make 1-2 copies of the station cards and place them around the room. Make a copy of the student worksheet for each student. Students travel from station to station gathering information and answering questions on the worksheet.
- To use the DIGITAL version: Follow the included link to make a copy of the Google Slides version and assign it in Google Classroom.
In this activity, students will:
- READ information about the endocrine system at 9 total stations.
- ANSWER questions on a corresponding WORKSHEET as they visit each station. Some questions are a straightforward review of what’s been learned in the text, and some require a bit of thinking. The answers to all questions are found in the station cards – NO PRIOR KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED!
Overview of Topics Covered:
- Examples of key terms used include: endocrine system, hormones, gland, pineal gland, hypothalamus, pituitary gland, adrenal glands, thymus, thyroid, metabolism, fight-or-flight
- Functions of the endocrine system
- Major glands and organs
- Overview of how feedback loops work (the basics)
- The fight-or-flight response
- Disorders of the endocrine system
- How the endocrine system interacts with other organ systems
Teacher Notes:
Related Standards:
- NGSS MS-LS1-3: Use argument supported by evidence for how the body is a system of interacting subsystems composed of groups of cells.
