Curated OER
Dysfunctional Adolescent Behavior
Students list the means of transition, some signs and symptoms, the treatment and prevention of 4 types of sexually transmitted diseases. They act out skits on various aspects of STDs (the skits will be recorded and played back for...
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Puberty
Learners investigate life science by answering maturity questions. In this human health lesson, students identify the changes which occur during puberty and answer study questions based on sexual awareness. Learners define scientific...
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Obesity
Students examine how hormones affect different tissues. In groups, they make their own hormone-receptor model and identify the characteristics of tissues that respond to the different hormones. To end the lesson, they examine the role...
Curated OER
Neurons, Hormones and the Brain
In this psychology activity, students complete 5 short answer questions about how the neurons and hormones work together together with the brain.
Curated OER
The Language of Medicine
In this health worksheet, students locate 50 terms related to the medical field. The words are hidden in a word search and include parts of the body, and various body systems.
Curated OER
Reproduction and Development
In this human reproduction worksheet, students will review the male and female anatomy and the hormones involved in the development towards sexual maturity. Students will also review the events that occur during the three phases of the...
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Regulation of Sodium and Water Balance
In this regulation of sodium and water balance worksheet, students read notes about the three major hormones that are involved in regulating sodium and water balance in the body at the level of the kidney. Students view the given diagram...
Curated OER
Hormones Word Search Puzzle
In this literacy activity, students find the words that are related to the concept of hormones that are the theme of the word search. New vocabulary is the focus of the puzzle.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Anatomy & Physiology: The Pituitary Gland and Hypothalamus
Learn about the hormones released by the pituitary gland, their target cells, and their principal actions, as well as the structure and function of the hypothalamus.
Other
My Vits: Pituitary Gland
The pituitary gland is located at the base of the brain in a pocket inside the sphenoid bone known as the sella turcica. It weighs only 1/2 gram (.018 ounces) of which 85% is water and it produces 1/100,000th of a gram of hormones daily.
Colorado State University
Colorado State Univ.: Functional Anatomy of the Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland
Explains the hypothalamus and pituitary gland. Includes pictures and a glossary of terms.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Glands
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this online lesson students will list the glands of the endocrine system and their effects.
American Association for Clinical Chemistry
Lab Tests Online: Pituitary Disorders
This effective site explains the role of the pituitary gland, disorders of the pituitary gland, tests to diagnose problems, and possible treatments.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Glands
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses glands of the endocrine system and their functions.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Glands
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses glands of the endocrine system and their functions.
Other
University of Cincinnati Clermont College of Biology: The Endocrine System
A comprehensive approach to the endocrine system, broken down by gland and complete with bold-face vocabulary terms. A perfect supplement to classroom notes and activities.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Glands
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This unit describes the structures and functions associated with the endocrine system.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Anatomy & Physiology: An Overview of the Endocrine System
Find out about the types of intercellular communication, their importance, mechanisms, and effects. Then continue on to the next sections to learn about hormones, the different endocrine glands, the organs with secondary endocrine...
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Bernardo Houssay
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.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Endocrine System
The endocrine system and the different glands that are part of it are explained, as well as disorders and diseases of the endocrine system.
Inner Body
Innerbody: Endocrine System
Look at the organs of the endocrine system and examine them in detail as you click on the interactive animation.
National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health
Seer Training Modules: Introduction to the Endocrine System
Self-guided tutorial where students learn about the structure and function of the human endocrine system.
The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry
Abpi: Hormones and Their Effects
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.
Estrella Mountain Community College
Estrella Mountain Community College: The Endocrine System
Easy-to-understand notes and large graphics on the endocrine system include the evolution of the endocrine system and feedback cycles. Hormones and the nervous system are also discussed.