1. Mrs. Anna Ward James Martin MS
The Endocrine System
Mrs. Anna Ward
James Martin MS

2. Should scientists complete research on stem cells?
Do NoW!!!
On your note card, please answer the “MAKE BELIEVE” writing prompt below. Please write one sentence as an opening to an argumentative writing task.
REMEMBER WHAT MR. SHARKEY HAS TAUGHT YOU ABOUT ANSWERING QUESTIONS.
Should scientists complete research on stem cells?

3. Announcements
Great job yesterday! Second, Third, and Fifth Block will need some additional time.
Updated grades will be posted by Monday.
One more huge grade left…the frog dissection!
Science Fair Projects

4. Testing

5. Science Fair Projects Homework for MONDAY…I need your: Topic
Scientific Question
Hypothesis

6. What is the endocrine system?
What does it do to help the body maintain homeostasis?

7. Hormones (Page 35) Hormones come from glands all over the body.
Hormone travel through the bloodstream as chemical messages to regulate many things:
Growth
Physical Development
Sexual Development
Body Temperature
Stress Responses (Fight or Flight)
Being tired/awake
Being hungry/full
Among many, many other things!!!

8. An activity

9. Adrenaline
Adrenaline is a hormone produced in the adrenal glands on top of the kidneys. It helps your body respond in stressful situations. (FIGHT or FLIGHT)
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People can become addicted to this feeling (adrenaline junkies)

10. The Pituitary Gland A gland in the brain about the size of a pea
Regulates many of the glands and other hormones
The pituitary gland regulates growth in the human body.

11. Pituitary Gland
Brainstorm: What would happen if the pituitary gland didn’t work properly?
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12. What about not enough Growth Hormone?
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13. Exit Ticket (On the back of your DO NOW!!!)
What can I do as your teacher to help you be successful with your science fair project?
Examples:
Take the class to the library
Stay after school for tutoring
Give me some online resources
Take the class to the computer lab for research
Help me chose an idea
I have no idea where to start
Nothing, I got this!!!!