ILCTE Lesson What's a Hormone Explore the Endocrine System

f. Pineal gland g. Ovary

h. Testicles i. Thymus

Online: Students can volunteer for an endocrine gland. Group those students together either using a shared google doc or Zoom breakout rooms. Your group will need to:

● Explore your endocrine gland ● Include the hormones produced by the gland ● The actions of these hormones on the body

● What disorders are caused when the gland secretes either too much OR too little of these hormones ● Post your findings on a discussion board function of Microsoft Teams or shared Google doc; ● Students MUST post comments on at least 3 other group’s findings. Let students know ahead of time that if too many students pick the same gland, you will unfortunately have to assigned them, so all glands are equally covered. 4. Explain : 1. What organ is responsible for the production of insulin? Pancreas 2. What is the role of insulin in the body? Its role is to lower glucose levels in the bloodstream 3. What gland plays a major role in the body’s metabolism, growth & development? Thyroid gland 4. There is a “master gland” in your body. What is it? Pituitary gland 5. There is a gland shaped like a butterfly located in the front part of your neck. What gland is it? Thyroid gland 5. Elaborate : What situation can we set up so that students can build on their new knowledge to learn more? How can students use the knowledge/skill gained in this lesson to apply in other situations, for example in the “real world” or in other classes?

Part I:

1. Each small group, using the information found in your notes, you will produce a 10 question Quizlet or Kahoot based on your research

2. This information must be found in the Quizlet or Kahoot:

● Number of glands in the Endocrine System ● Function of your endocrine gland

● What are the disease(s) associated with your gland ● Symptoms of too much gland hormone or too little ● Special health care required for those diseases of disease(s)

3. You will take each other group’s Quizlet or Kahoot. Your Quizlet or Kahoot scores will be recorded.