Organ System Options

Glands on Strike!

 

Objective:

• In completing this activity, you will gain understanding of the function of each gland in the endocrine system.

 

What You Need:

• iPad

• "Glands on Strike!" handout

 

Description:

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What do we want? APPRECIATION! When do we want it? NOW!

 

The eight glands of endocrine system are feeling overworked and underappreciated. They do so much to help ensure that so many body processes run smoothly, but they don't get so much as a day off, let alone a measly thank you.

 

These glands have had enough. Tomorrow, they're going on strike. Using the Glands on Strike! handout, write a list of health problems that would occur if your glands decided to stop working. Make sure you use complete sentences!