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Lesson Plan Originally Created By: Linda Bray

Endocrine System

Part of Unit: Anatomy and Physiology

Lesson Plan Overview / Details

The purpose of this lesson is to encourge group participation to complete a project.  The class will be divided into  groups of 4-5 students.  Each group will be assigned an Endocrine Gland to present.  Each student within the group must research their gland and select a disorder/condition.  The group will present the general information about their gland, then each student will present their condition.

Lesson Time

Introduction & preparation
55 Minutes
Group & individual work
5 Days

Objectives and Goals

  • To actively participate in a group to create a project
  • To deliver information to his/her peers in a clear consise manner
  • To use a dictionary to define unknown words
  • To understand meaning of unknown words and describe and pronounce correctly

Activities in this Lesson

  • The Endocrine Glands - Hooks / Set

    • gland_diagram.cfm [ Go to Site ] Diagram of body showing location of Endocrine Glands
  • Criteria for Project - Group Work

    Criteria and instructions for group project.

    • Endocrine System Group Presentation Lesson Plan.doc [ Download ] Lesson plan for teacher
    • Endocrine System Group Presentation Student handout includes rubric.doc [ Download ] Student handout and rubric

Assessment

Assessment Types:
Rubrics, Projects, quizzes

Follow the link below to open quizzes.

  • Thyroid-Physiology-301019.html Thyroid-Physiology-301019.html [ Go to Site ] Web based quizzes and fun games.
  • Endocrine-system-organs Endocrine-system-organs [ Go to Site ] More quizzes
  • endo.htm endo.htm [ Go to Site ] Hormone review assessment
  • Post Presentation Self Assessment for group presentation.docx Post Presentation Self Assessment for group presentation.docx [ Download ] Group self assessment of project.