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Hormone Project
A hormone is a substance secreted by one group of cells that affects another group of cells in a
different part of the body. Hormones are secreted into the blood and transported through the
bloodstream.
Your group will teach the class about one of the hormones listed below (or other given by the
teacher).
 Somatotropin (growth hormone)
 Thyroxin
 Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
 Insulin
 Thyrotropic hormone ( or thyroid stimulating hormone TSH)
 Epinephrine
2. Research your hormone using high school textbooks, your library, and the Internet. Answer
the following questions about your hormone
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Where is the hormone produced?
What cells does the hormone affect?
How does the hormone travel between places
How do target cells (the cells it affects) recognize the hormone and allow it to enter
How does the hormone affect target cells?
3. Prepare a presentation for your class. You may do whatever you wish in your presentation.
Drama, video, multimedia, posters, songs…. Be Creative.
Rubric
Students will evaluate each other’s presentations using the following rubric.
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The group included a clear introduction and conclusion.
the information was given without reading from a piece of paper
the presentation was interesting
the group used an effective demonstration and/or model
explain concepts discussed.
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5. the group worked well together during the presentation
6. all the material was covered clearly
7. the material was presented in a smooth and organized manner.
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