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THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM AND CHANGES IN HUMAN ADOLESCENCE
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Content Inside: THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM AND CHANGES IN HUMAN ADOLESCENCE Grade Level: A Science Unit for Fifth Grade Presented by: Deborah Vlad, Academy of Charter Schools, Denver, Colorado Lisa Browning, Platte River Academy, Highlands Ranch, Colorado Length of Unit: Three Lessons (7-10 days) I. ABSTRACT A. The endocrine system and the changes of adolescence are two portions of the Core Knowledge study of the human body. We have combined the two as one mini-unit within the general topic of The Human Body, and have chosen to introduce the Endocrine System prior to Adolescent Changes in an attempt to make the latter information more valid and understandable for students. II. OVERVIEW A. Concept Objectives 1. The student will understand that there are many kinds of interactions in chemical and physical systems of the body. 2. The student will understand that feedback is an important feature of interactions in many systems. 3. The students will develop an awareness of the systemic change within the human body over the lifetime. B. Content 1. "The Endocrine System" and "Changes in Human Adolescence" C. Skills 1. Summarize the function of the endocrine systems holistically 2. Locate and name the various endocrine system glands 3. List the general functions of each gland 4. Identify the changes which occur during puberty/adolescence as the result of activity within the endocrine system. III. BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE A. For the teacher 1. The Visual Dictionary of the Human Anatomy edited by Des Reid (part of the Eyewitness Visual Dictionary series) 2. The Endocrine System by Marjorie Little 3. Changes in You and Me (both boys' and girls' editions) by Paulette Bourgeois and Martin Wolfish, M.D. B. For the student 1. Say to the students: "You probably remember studying certain body systems since first grade. The endocrine system, however, is a system about which you have probably not had previous instruction." Ask students to recall other systems with which they are familiar and to explain briefly the functions of those systems in order to establish the base knowledge of your particular class group. (Muscular system, circulatory system, nervous system, respiratory system, digestive system, excretory system, etc.)
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