Off to the EndocrineSystem We Go!

Kalyn DenoEDCI 270

0601Teachers Students

Students• 3rd – 5th graders• Gifted and talented (higher IQ and

developmental level than “average” students)• Any socioeconomic level• High motivation to learn through both

auditory and visual learning styles• Large amount of existing knowledge

Objectives• Upon completion of this project, “Off to the

Endocrine System We Go,” students will be able to identify the body parts of the endocrine system by choosing the correct picture that corresponds with the given body part.

• Students will also be able to correctly answer 75% of a set number of questions about the endocrine system using only the PowerPoint.

Standards addressed: 3.2.4, 3.6.1, 5.4.9

Learning Environment• Individually• At a computer station• In a place where the students will be able to

talk quietly to themselves without bothering anyone else

Off to the Endocrine

System We Go!

What do the buttons mean?• Click to go to the next slide• Click to go back one slide• Click to go to the beginning (menu of

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HypothalamusPituitary

Gland Pineal Gland Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands

Adrenal Glands Pancreas Ovaries Testes

Matching Game Take the quiz

Today, we’re going to learn about the endocrine system. You were already given some basic information about this body system, but you’ll learn some more detailed information today.

Pay close attention, as there will be a matching game later on and a quiz at the end!

Now, let’s get ready to learn!

The Endocrine System

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Hypothalamus• Controls the pituitary gland and work with it to

secrete many different hormones• Links the nervous system to the endocrine system• Consists of neurons with a rich blood supply• Regulates homeostasis

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Pituitary Gland• Controlled by the hypothalamus• Called the “master gland”• Works with the hypothalamus to secrete many

different hormones• Considered the most important part of the endocrine

system

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Pineal Gland• Located in the middle of the brain• Stimulated by nerves from the eyes• Secretes melatonin, which helps to regulate the

wake-sleep cycle• Melatonin also depressed the activity of the gonads

(ovaries and testes)

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Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands• The thyroid gland is located in the front part of the lower neck• It produces thyroxine and triiodothyronine, which help control

the rate at which cells burn fuels from food to produce energy• It also regulates body temperature• The parathyroid glands—four tiny glands attached to the

thyroid gland—function together

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So far, you’ve learned about the hypothalamus, the pituitary gland, the pineal gland, and the thyroid and parathyroid glands. Now, let’s learn about the adrenal glands, the pancreas, the ovaries, and the testes.

Keep up the good work!You’re doing a great job!

Adrenal Glands• There are two adrenal glands—one on top of each

kidney• Each adrenal gland has two parts—the outer part

(adrenal cortex) and the inner part (adrenal medulla)• The cortex produces hormones called corticosteroids• The medulla produces hormones called

catecholamines

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Pancreas• Serves as both a ducted and a ductless gland• Secretes digestive enzymes into the small

intestine• Its islets of Langerhans secrete insulin and

glucagon, which help to regulate the blood sugar level

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Ovaries• Female gonads• Located in the pelvis• Produce eggs• Secrete estrogen

and progesterone

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http://www.racingsmarter.com/health/images/skin_brushing/EndocrineOvaries.jpg

Testes• Male gonads• Located in the scrotum• Secrete testosterone

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http://www.racingsmarter.com/health/images/skin_brushing/EndocrineTestes.jpg

Matching GameDirectionsMatch each picture with its corresponding name. If you’re correct, a new slide will show up on the screen. If you’re incorrect, the same slide will show up on the screen so you can try again.

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Hypothalamus Pancreas Pituitary Gland

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Hypothalamus Pancreas Pituitary Gland

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Pancreas Pineal Gland Testes

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Ovaries Adrenal Glands Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands

Keep up the good work!You’re doing a great job!

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Ovaries Adrenal Glands Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands

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Pancreas Hypothalamus Pineal Gland

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Testes Adrenal Glands Ovaries

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Ovaries Testes Adrenal Glands

Let’s see what you’ve learned!Quiz – DirectionsAnswer each question by clicking on the box with the correct answer.

Use a piece of paper to keep track of the number of questions you answer correctly on your first try.

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Question #1The ______ controls the pituitary gland and works with it to secrete many different hormones.

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Hypothalamus Pineal Gland Pancreas

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Hint:

CORRECT!The hypothalamus controls the pituitary gland and works with it to secrete many different hormones.

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Question #2The ______ are the female gonads.

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Testes Ovaries Adrenal Glands

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Hint:

CORRECT!The ovaries are the female gonads.

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Question #3The ______ is controlled by the hypothalamus.

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Pineal Gland Pancreas Pituitary Gland

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Hint:

CORRECT!The pituitary gland is controlled by the hypothalamus.

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Question #4The thyroid gland produces ______ and triiodothyronine, which help control the rate at which cells burn fuels from food to produce energy.

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Tauronine Tempronine Thyroxine

PLEASE TRY AGAINHint: The answer is

similar to the name

of the gland that produces it.

CORRECT!The thyroid gland produces thyroxine and triiodothyronine, which help control the rate at which cells burn fuels from food to produce energy.

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Question #5The ______ serves as both a ducted and a ductless gland.

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Pineal Gland Pancreas Adrenal Gland

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Hint:

CORRECT!The pancreas serves as both a ducted and a ductless gland.

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Question #6The pineal gland is stimulated by nerves from the ______ .

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Nose Fingers Eyes

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Hint: This body part also helps us

see.

CORRECT!The pineal gland is stimulated by nerves from the eyes.

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Question #7The ______ are the male gonads.

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Testes Ovaries Parathyroid Glands

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Hint:

CORRECT!The testes are the male gonads.

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Question #8There are ______ adrenal glands.

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Two Three Four

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Hint: There is one adrenal gland on top of each kidney.

CORRECT!There are two adrenal glands.

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Keep up the good work!You’re doing a great job!

Question #9The ______ is considered the most important part of the endocrine system.

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Adrenal Gland Pituitary Gland Thyroid Gland

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Hint:

CORRECT!The pituitary gland is considered the most important part of the endocrine system.

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Question #10The ______ secretes digestive enzymes into the small intestine.

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Pituitary Gland Pineal Gland Pancreas

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Hint:

CORRECT!The pancreas secretes digestive enzymes into the small intestine.

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Question #11The parathyroid glands— ______ tiny glands attached to the thyroid gland—function together.

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Four Five Two

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Hint:

CORRECT!The parathyroid glands—four tiny glands attached to the thyroid gland—function together.

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Question #12The ______ secrete testosterone.

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Ovaries Testes Adrenal Glands

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Hint:

CORRECT!The testes secrete testosterone.

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Question #13The ______ regulates homeostasis.

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Pituitary Gland Hypothalamus Thyroid Gland

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Hint:

CORRECT!The hypothalamus regulates homeostasis.

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Question #14Each adrenal gland has two parts—the outer part (adrenal ______) and the inner part (adrenal medulla).

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Medina Cortex Costa

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Hint: This part produces hormones called corticosteriods.

CORRECT!Each adrenal gland has two parts—the outer part (adrenal cortex) and the inner part (adrenal medulla).

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Question #15The ______ secrete estrogen and progesterone.

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Testes Adrenal Glands Ovaries

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Hint:

CORRECT!The ovaries secrete estrogen and progesterone.

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Question #16The pineal gland secretes ______ , which helps to regulate the wake-sleep cycle.

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Melatonin Parathyroid Adrenaline

PLEASE TRY AGAIN

Hint: This secretion also depresses the activity of the gonads.

CORRECT!The pineal gland secretes melatonin, which helps to regulate the wake-sleep cycle.

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GREAT WORK!You have successfully completed “Off to the Endocrine System We Go!”

ReferencesCarter, J. Stein. “Endocrine System.” (2004). 26 Feb.

2008 <http://biology.clc.uc.edu/courses/bio105/endocrin.htm>.

Dowshen, Steven. “Endocrine System.” KidsHealth (2007). The Nemours Foundation. 26 Feb. 2008 <http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/general/body_basics/endocrine.html>.

“Indiana’s Academic Standards & Resources.”Indiana Department of Education. 2 Mar. 2008 <http://www.indianastandardsresources.org/>.

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