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Endocrine Senior High School Year Book
Your task is to create a yearbook for Endocrine Senior High School, featuring each of the following ‘students’:
the pituitary, pineal, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal glands, pancreas, ovaries, and testes. You will be graded on
the quality of the information, creativity, and presentation demonstrated by your yearbook.
Format
Each gland should have a ½ to full page entry that creatively describes the major actions of the gland, the
hormones produced by the gland, and the regulation / stimulation of the gland.
The entry must include a hand-drawn picture of the gland (this can be cartoon-style, if you want), and “About
Me” section (this is where you will likely put most of the info), and at least one other heading that you might
see in a year book, such as “Most likely to … “ or “Favorite Quote” or “One Word that Describes Me …”
Where to find the Info
You are expected to use your textbook as your source. The major actions and hormones produced are
described in your textbook on page 657. Remember, since this info is already laid out clearly and simply for
you, your job is to present it in a creative – and hopefully memorable – manner. The regulation / stimulation
of each gland is a little harder, but it can also be found in your textbook under each gland’s section. Look for
what stimulates the release of each hormone … it might be another hormone, or a change in the level of a
stimulus in the body, or it might be a signal from the nervous system. Ask your teacher if you need help!
.... see the back for the rubrics!
Rubrics
Presentation
Achievement Descriptor
Level
0
The formal presentation is poor. The yearbook is sloppily put together and/or does not
follow the required format.
1
The formal presentation is fair. The year book follows the required format and is neatly
prepared.
2
The formal presentation is good. The yearbook follows the required format, and is
attractive and neatly prepared.
3
The formal presentation is excellent. The yearbook follows the required format, is attractive
and neatly prepared, shows evidence of collaboration among the group members
Creativity
Achievement Descriptor
Level
0
There is little evidence of creativity. The information has been given with little attempt to
make it original or memorable.
1
There is some evidence of creativity. The pictures and/or some aspects of the information
are presented in an original way.
2
The yearbook demonstrates good creativity. The pictures and year book features are
original and attempt to make the information memorable.
3
The yearbook is highly creative. The picture and yearbook features are original and have
been carefully designed to make the information memorable.
Information & Clarity of Expression
Achievement Descriptor
Level
0
Little of the required information has been given.
1-2
Only some of the information has been provided, or the information is difficult to
understand.
3-4
Most of required information has been provided, and the text is mostly well written and
easy to understand.
5-6
All of the required information has been communicated clearly and effectively. The text is
well written and easy to understand.
Achievement
level
12
11
10
9
8
Grade
100
96
92
88
84
Achievement
level
7
6
5
4
3
Grade
80
76
72
68
64