Lesson Plan: B2.1.04


LESSON PLAN
Teacher Subject Period Date Year Ability LSA/Other Support
Science

Context and
Landmark
Assessment		 B2.1.04
Landmark Assessment: Progress Observation Opportunity
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Lesson Title: Today we are learning about
How is the endocrine system different to the nervous system?
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Focus on Knowledge, Skills and Understanding
Success Criteria: You will show your learning by...
  1. The endocrine system is composed of glands which secrete chemicals called hormones directly into the bloodstream.
  2. Students should be able to identify the position of the following on a diagram of the human body: Pituitary gland, Pancreas, Thyroid, Adrenal Gland, Ovary and Testes.
  3. The blood carries the hormone to a target organ, where it produces an effect.
  4. Compared to the nervous system the effects are slower, but act for longer.
  5. The pituitary gland in the brain is a "master gland" which secretes several hormones into the blood in response to body conditions.
  6. These hormones in turn act on other glands to stimulate other hormones to be released to bring about effects.
  7. Students should be able to describe the principles of hormonal coordination and control by the human endocrine system.
  8. Students should be able to explain the roles of thyroxine and adrenaline in the body (HT only)
  9. Adrenaline is produced by the adrenal glands in times of fear or stress. It increases the heart rate and boosts the delivery of oxygen and glucose to the brain and muscles, preparing the body for "flight or fight". (HT only)
  10. Thyroxine from the thyroid gland stimulates the basal metabolic rate. It plays an important role in growth and development. (HT only)
  11. Thyroxine levels are controlled by negative feedback. Interpret and explain simple diagrams of negative feedback control. (HT only)
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Keywords:
  • Motor Neurone: Carry signals from the CNS to effectors. (1)
  • Relay Neurone: Carry messages from one part of the CNS to another. (1)
  • Sensory Neurone: Carry signals from receptors to the spinal cord and brain. (1)
  • Reflex Arc: The pathway of information from a sensory neuron through an inter neuron to a motor neuron. (1)
Links: Literacy, Numeracy, SMSC, British values
Memory Anchor:

AFL/Key Questions:
  1. What is the endocrine system and what is its role?
    The endocrine system is composed of glands which secrete chemicals called hormones directly into the bloodstream.
  2. What are the names of the glands labelled 2, 4, 6, 7, 8 and 9 in the following image? http://bit.ly/2Cy01Tj
    Number 1 is the pituitary gland, number 2 the thyroid, number 6 are the adrenal glands and number 7 the pancreas. Number 8 are the ovaries and number 9 the testes.
  3. What is the role of the bloodstream in the endocrine system?
    The blood carries the hormone to a target organ where it produces an effect.
  4. How does the endocrine system compare to the nervous system?
    Compared to the nervous system the effects are slower but act for longer.
  5. What is the pituitary gland described as and what is its role?
    The pituitary gland in the brain is a "master gland" which secretes several hormones into the blood in response to body conditions.
  6. What do the hormones released by the pituitary gland do?
    The hormones released by the pituitary gland act on other glands to stimulate other hormones to be released to bring about effects.
  7. (HT) Where are thyroxine and adrenaline created in the body?
    (HT) Thyroxine - thyroid gland. Adrenaline - adrenal gland.
  8. (HT) What is the role of adrenaline in the body?
    (HT) Adrenaline is produced by the adrenal glands in times of fear or stress. It increases the heart rate and boosts the delivery of oxygen and glucose to the brain and muscles, preparing the body for "flight or fight".
  9. (HT) What is the role of thyroxine in the body?
    (HT) Thyroxine from the thyroid gland stimulates the basal metabolic rate. It plays an important role in growth and development. (HT only)
  10. (HT) How are thyroxine levels controlled?
    (HT) The thyroxine levels are controlled by negative feedback.
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Learning Phases/Episodes
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Differentiation: AGT, SEND, LLL, Disadvantaged
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Starter Activity Differentiation and Challenge question/task
  • Students to copy and complete the keywords.
  • Teacher reveals missing letters; Students correct mistakes;
  • Discuss the scientific meanings of the words.
  • Students to write down the definitions of the most important / new keywords.
  • Discuss the 'Memory Anchor'.
    • What does it show?
    • How does it relate to the what we are learning about today (title)?
Think about PACE – Develop, consolidate and deepen knowledge, skills and understanding
Teacher or Student lead? Differentiation and Challenge question/task
Progress Check Extension
Remember to give time to apply knowledge, skills and understanding
Teacher or Student lead? Differentiation and Challenge question/task
Progress Check Extension

Teacher or Student lead? Differentiation and Challenge question/task
Progress Check Extension

Teacher or Student lead? Differentiation and Challenge question/task
Progress Check Extension


Plenary Differentiation and Challenge question/task
  • Students to answer the 'Key Questions' with learning partners.
Progress Check
  • Teacher to reveal and discuss the answers to the questions.
 Extension
  • What have learnt about the 'Big Ideas' today?

Homework Differentiation and Challenge question/task