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Phase:
After/Explain/Elaborate
Activity:
The students will watch the video clip from The Greatest Showman. After watching this movie clip, the students will be given the activity sheet that describes the various endocrine disorders shown. The students will then diagnose each of the applicants shown in the video based on their knowledge of the endocrine system.
The teacher will formatively assess the students' understanding of the endocrine system while walking around the classroom asking the students questions. The teacher will be able to summatively assess the students' understanding of the endocrine system after the students turn in their case study results.
Advanced Preparation:
The students will need to have prior knowledge about the endocrine system and its glands.
The teacher will need to print the activity sheet and make copies.
Variation Tips (optional):
The teacher may have students select one of the case studies and complete more research. The student will identify the modern treatments and medications available for this condition.
The teacher may have students identify at least two other “human curiosities” that might be a result of a homeostatic imbalance of the endocrine system.