The pineal gland in the endocrine system secretes melatonin which helps humans sleep. In this human body video, scholars explore the major parts of the endocrine system. The instructor explains the roles of hormones, glands, and cells overall and then moves on to discuss the actions of ten specific glands and one related hormone within the system. 

Concepts

the endocrine system, hormones, glands

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Have learners research one gland and its hormone of the endocrine system and present findings to the class

Classroom Considerations

• Video assumes the class understands lipids and solubility
• The third in a series of 21 human body related videos

Pros

• Video uses high-quality diagrams and images
• Includes closed captioning for those learners who are hearing impaired or for those who struggle with the English language

Cons

• None

Common Core

RST.11-12.4