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How the Body Works: Endocrine Glands Instructional VideoHow the Body Works: Endocrine Glands Instructional Video
Publisher
Nemours KidsHealth
Resource Details
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Grade
3rd - 8th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
5:32
Audiences
For Teacher Use
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Instructional Strategies
Direct Instruction
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Technology
Video
Internet Access
Year
2013
Usage Permissions
Fine Print: Educational Use
Language
English, Spanish
Instructional Video

How the Body Works: Endocrine Glands

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This How the Body Works: Endocrine Glands instructional video also includes:
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  • Endocrine Glands Quiz
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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 in the body to act. You may not personally find Mr. Glandman engaging, but preteens probably will! In addition to the video, you will find links to an article, an assessment quiz, a printable labeling activity, and a word find as additional resources. This would make a nice addition to health curriculum or a human body systems unit.

250 Views 157 Downloads
CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

hormones, the endocrine system

Additional Tags

endocrine system, hormone, gland, health

Pros

  • Multiple means of delivery ensure that all types of learners can grasp information
  • Humor in the dialogue may appeal to elementary learners
  • Website and printables are colorful and attractive
  • Online article can be read by a narrator to challenged readers
  • Through the article, access endocrine health resources

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RI.6.7 RI.7.7 RST.6-8.9

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