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The endocrine
system
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Overview
The purpose of this activity is to revise the endocrine system and ensure that students
understand the function of the different glands and hormones released.
Resources Required
•The endocrine system handout (either 1 x A4 per student or 1 x A3 per group)
•The endocrine system cut & paste handout (either 1 x A4 per student or 1 x A3 per group)
•Scissors and glue (for Teaching and Learning Strategy A)
Teacher Instructions
Teaching and Learning Strategy A
There are different ways that you can uses these resources, depending on how much time you
wish to spend on the endocrine system.
If you want take a kinesthetic approach, then provide each student with a copy of the endocrine
system handout and a copy of the endocrine system cut & paste handout. Instruct the students
to cut out the labels and descriptions and line these up with the arrows on their endocrine
system handout. Tell the students that they should not stick their labels down until they have
checked with you first. Once you’re happy that the students have the correct answers, then
they should stick these down.
The endocrine system
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Teaching and Learning Strategy B
If you wish to take a faster approach, then then provide each student with a copy of the
endocrine system handout and a copy of the endocrine system cut & paste handout. However,
instruct the students to use the information on the cut & paste handout to simply write the
answers on their diagram.
Teaching & Learning Hint: If you are using the version 2 activity, specify the order in which the
students outline their compIf the students are reluctant to write because they are worried that
they might be wrong, provide the students with pencils, or if your budget allows, two copies of
the diagram, so that they can have no excuse!
Stretch & Challenge
You probably don’t want to check 25 different diagrams, so once a student has finished with
the correct answers, make this student you responsible for checking any subsequent queries
from your class.
The
endocrine
systeM
CUT AND PASTE
Pineal Gland
Thyroid Gland
Ovaries (female)
Testes (male)
Hypothalamus
Pituitary Gland
Adrenal Gland (Medulla)
Adrenal Gland (Cortex)
Releases melatonin
Releases oestrogen
Releases testosterone
Releases thyroxine
Releases adrenaline & noradrenaline
Releases cortisol
Responsible for important biological rhythms,
including the sleep-wake cycle.
Stimulates and controls the release of
hormones from the pituitary gland.
Responsible for regulating metabolism.
sometimes known as the master gland because
the hormones released by this gland control
and stimulate the release of hormones from
other glands.
Controls the regulation of the female
reproductive system, including the menstrual
cycle and pregnancy,
The key hormone in the fight or flight
response.
Responsible for the development of male
sex characteristics during puberty while
also promoting muscle growth.
Stimulates the release of glucose to provide
the body with energy, while supressing the
immune system.
The
endocrine
system
ANSWER SHEET
Pineal Gland
Hypothalamus
Releases melatonin
Responsible for important biological rhythms,
including the sleep-wake cycle.
Stimulates and controls the release of
hormones from the pituitary gland.
Thyroid Gland
Pituitary Gland
Releases thyroxine
Responsible for regulating metabolism.
sometimes known as the master gland because
the hormones released by this gland control
and stimulate the release of hormones from
other glands.
Adrenal Gland (Medulla)
Releases adrenaline & noradrenaline
Ovaries (female)
The key hormone in the fight or flight
response.
Releases oestrogen
Controls the regulation of the female
reproductive system, including the menstrual
cycle and pregnancy,
Adrenal Gland (Cortex)
Releases cortisol
Testes (male)
Releases testosterone
Responsible for the development of male
sex characteristics during puberty while
also promoting muscle growth.
Stimulates the release of glucose to provide
the body with energy, while supressing the
immune system.