Professor Dave Explains
The Endocrine System
You've probably heard of glands and hormones, especially since we learned a little about how hormones interact with receptors in the biochemistry series, but what are they in the greater context of human anatomy and physiology? Let's...
Visual Learning Systems
The Life of Birds: Key Characteristics of Birds
Birds are a vertebrate group with which we are all familiar. This beautiful and colorful series of videos explores the major characteristics, adaptations, and life cycles of this group of animals. Special emphasis is paid to the features...
Wonderscape
Science Kids: All About The Endocrine System
This video provides an overview of the endocrine system, explaining the function of glands and hormones in delivering messages throughout the body. It explores the roles of the pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal glands, and...
Curated OER
Pollination, Plants and Insects
The pollination of milkweed involves a high risk for the bees and butterflies involved. Though the nectar is sweet and delicious, the pollen is very sticky. If a bee is not strong enough to pull the pollen free, he will be stuck and die....
Nemours KidsHealth
How the Body Works: Endocrine Glands
Mr. Glandman will not put your class to sleep as he explains the endocrine system. This simply animated cartoon showcases a leotard-donned super hero as he explains to a responsive audience how glands release hormones and instruct cells...