Science
Objectives
  • To know that hormones are chemicals released by ductless glands
  • To describe the location of particular glands
  • To explain the functions of particular hormones
End Product
  • On a diagram of a human, label organs and illustrate what the hormones are doing. If it’s a girl pupil comment on the hormone action in her body, how does it differ from a boy in her class?
Hormones - Task 19
  • Write down in a new Powerpoint document titled ‘hormones’ what you think a hormone is and try to think of 5 examples
  • Discuss with class and teacher your ideas of hormones. Ask your teacher to correct any misunderstandings you have.
  • You now have a choice you can ask your teacher for a model or be a volunteer! To show location of the following endocrine glands on the body. Use this website for help http://www.bbc.co.uk/5hormonesrev2.shtml
    • Pituitary & Adrenal glands
    • Pancreas
    • Ovaries
    • Testes
  • You must also know the functions of the following hormones. Good link for hormones
    • Adrenaline
    • Insulin
    • Oestrogen & Progesterone
    • Testosterone
    • Growth hormone (GH)
  • Research the problems the body faces when hormone action is not regulated. How would stem cells solve this problem?

As an additional task you need to know the function of FSH, LH, ADH and how negative feedback works