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OpenStax

Open Stax: Anatomy & Physiology: The Pineal Gland

For Students 9th - 10th
Students learn about the location, structure and function of the pineal gland as well as the hormones produced there.
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OpenStax

Open Stax: Anatomy & Physiology: The Adrenal Glands

For Students 9th - 10th
Students learn about the location and structure of the adrenal glands, and find out the physiological effects of the hormones produced there.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Does Stress Cause Pimples?

For Students 9th - 10th
Video discusses how stress can affect the body and why stress management is important. [3:55] Followed by a short quiz and a list of additional resources to explore.
Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Endocrine Excitement!

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
In this activity, students are divided into a group of hormones and a group of receptors. The hormones have to find their matching receptors, and the pair, once matched, perform a given action. This activity helps students learn about...
Article
Open Curriculum

Open Curriculum: The Endocrine System

For Students 9th - 10th
Identify the main functions of the endocrine system and the structures that produce hormones.
eBook
McGraw Hill

Mhhe: Plant Growth and Growth Regulators

For Students 9th - 10th
A very good overview of the hormonal control of plant responses to different environmental cues. Good place to start research.
Article
Famous Scientists

Famous Scientists: Bernardo Houssay

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about Bernardo Alberto Houssay, the first Latin American and Argentine to receive the Nobel Prize for his research on the role that pituitary hormones play in sugar metabolism.
Article
Famous Scientists

Famous Scientists: William Bayliss

For Students 9th - 10th
Meet the English physiologist known for his contributions and study of peptide hormone called secretin and the process of peristalsis.
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Harvard University

Harvard Medical Center: Cushing's Syndrome

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains information dealing with Cushing's Syndrome and Corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) testing.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Cushing's Syndrome and the Hypothalamic Pituitary Axis

For Students 9th - 10th
Questions related to the functions of the endocrine systems and ways in which hormones coordinate the organ systems.
Handout
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Endocrine System Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
This comprehensive study guide covers the main terms and concepts needed for a unit on the endocrine system.
Article
Other

American Thyroid Association: Hypothyroidism

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides an article on Hypothyroidism: symptoms, treatment, etc.
Handout
University of Kentucky

Uk: Maternal Stress and Stress Hormones May Influence Fetal Brain Development

For Students 9th - 10th
A review of recent studies that apparently show that stress in the mother can influence the development of the fetal brain.
Website
National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health

National Cancer Inst.: Uterine Cancer

For Students 9th - 10th
Designed for patients with uterine sarcoma, this website discusses treatment options available. Here read about the stages and effects of this disease and how uterine sarcoma is diagnosed and treated through the use of medical...
Website
National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health

Cancer.gov: Cancer Causes and Risk Factors

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides links to articles that deal specifically with many different causes of cancer, such as genetic, hormonal, or from a chemical that is inhaled or eaten.
Unit Plan
OpenStax

Open Stax: Anatomy & Physiology: Overview of Metabolic Reactions

For Students 9th - 10th
Students discuss the role of polymers, monomers, and ATP in metabolism, and then describe the hormones that regulate anabolic and catabolic reactions.
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OpenStax

Open Stax: Anatomy & Physiology: The Parathyroid Glands

For Students 9th - 10th
Students learn about the location and structure of the parathyroid glands and find out what happens to the body when these glands fail to function.
Interactive
Inner Body

Innerbody: Endocrine System

For Students 9th - 10th
Look at the organs of the endocrine system and examine them in detail as you click on the interactive animation.
eBook
OpenStax

Open Stax: Anatomy and Physiology: Female Reproductive System

For Students 9th - 10th
Students learn about the structure and function of the organs of the female reproductive system.
Unit Plan
National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health

Seer Training Modules: Introduction to the Endocrine System

For Students 9th - 10th
Self-guided tutorial where students learn about the structure and function of the human endocrine system.
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American Cancer Society

American Cancer Society: Prostate Cancer

For Students 9th - 10th
The American Cancer Society provides a wealth of information regarding prostate cancer. Content includes a general overview, a detailed guide, and links to other sources of information. This site is an excellent starting point for...
Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Anatomy and Physiology: Endocrine System

For Students 9th - 10th
Through informational text, video clips, practice problems, and external assignments, students discover the structure and function of the endocrine system of the human body.
Article
Biotechnology Institute

Biotechnology Institute: Your World: Health Care, Agriculture, Environment [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a closer look at some of the ways in which biotechnology is applied to help solve medical issues and improve our environment.
Website
PBS

Nova: How Is Sex Determined?

For Students 9th - 10th
This site focuses on the first 16 weeks of embryo development when the sex of the child is determined.

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