The Gland Band
Objective:
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In completing this activity, you will create a song that will demonstrate your knowledge of the endocrine system
What You Need:
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iPad
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Pencil and Paper
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Notability app
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"The Gland Band" handout
Description:
The endocrine system is an incredibly efficient, well-oiled machine. Its eight glands each have a unique job to do. It releases hormones that are so "smart," they only target specific receptors. And it even has a built-in system for sensing the precise levels of hormones in the blood so it knows whether to increase or decrease hormone production. If the endocrine system doesn't deserve a musical tribute, we're not sure what does!
For this assignment, you will need to write three stanza's of a song celebrating three amazing details about the endocrine system. You can write about specific glands or hormones. You can also choose to write about functions like target cell receptors or the negative feedback system. It may be easiest to choose a tune everyone knows, like Yankee Doodle Dandy or Take Me Out to the Ballgame, but a pop or rap song is fine too. Be as creative as you like, but remember to show what you know!
