Unit Plan
The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry

Abpi: Hormones and Their Effects

For Students 9th - 10th
A complete, student-led lesson on the endocrine system. Students work their way through illustrated and animated tutorials, and answer review questions along the way. There is a self-checking quiz at the end of the lesson.
Unit Plan
OpenStax

Open Stax: Anatomy & Physiology: The Thyroid Gland

For Students 9th - 10th
Students learn about the location and anatomy of the thyroid gland as well as the hormones produced by the gland and how they affect body functions.
Handout
Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic: Graves' Disease

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the MayoClinic.com provides a great overview of the form of hyperthyroidism known as Graves' disease. The sections in the article include signs and symptoms, causes, screening, diagnosis, treatment, and self-care.