LessonGrades 3 - 5
Unlocking the Endocrine System
Students learn how the endocrine system works and compare it to the mail delivery system. Students discuss the importance of communication in human body systems and relate that to engineering and astronauts.
The Endocrine SystemCopyright https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Endocrine-glands.jpg
The endocrine system helps us learn the importance of communication in the body. Good communication skills are also an important part of engineering. Astronauts have to communicate well with each other both on Earth and in outer space. Engineers also design the technologies that make communication in space and on Earth possible, including cell phones, digital video equipment and satellites.
After this lesson, students should be able to:
- List several parts of the endocrine system.
- Compare the endocrine system to a mail delivery system.
- Explain why communication is important for engineers and astronauts.