Science 6 WebQuest

INTRODUCTION



Endocrine System is made up of different glands that secretes hormones directly to the blood
rather than a duct. Hormones are chemical messengers that have target organs.. The WebQuest
experience will take you on a journey through one of the important body system- the ENDOCRINE
SYSTEM. You will discover how these different glands maintain homeostasis inside our body.





TASK

Make use of your groupings last meeting during our science activity. Your team will work
together to gather important facts and information about the different glands and the
hormones they secrete. Topics assigned to each group are listed below.
You will accomplish this by visiting several websites and interacting with information in different
ways like books.
As you complete your individual tasks, you will use your interactive notebook to record and
organize what you have learned. Your team goal is to put all those facts together in an organized
and creative way to design a PowerPoint Presentation you will share with the class. Group
outputs will be saved in a CD or in flash drive to be passed on September 2, 2014. First 2 groups
will present on September 2, other two groups will be on September 4.

Group 1: Pituitary, Hypothalamus and Pineal Glands
Group 2: Parathyroid and Thyroid Gland
Group 3: Thymus and Pancreatic Gland
Group 4: Adrenal Glands and Gonads
Have a fun and get busy!




PROCESS

You will begin the journey inside the human body particularly the Endocrine System by working
individually but your final product will be group PowerPoint presentation. Communicate with your team
throughout all activities so your project will be easy to complete as a polished output. You will be
evaluated by your group mates afterwards.
1. Each member of the group should have a specific task to do to complete the first part of the of
this assignment. Your first goal is to decide whos doing what! Write them down in your science
interactive notebook each gland you are required to learn about.
2. Your next task is to explore websites to learn about your assigned glands. As you interact with
these websites, do the following:
- Take notes and gather information about the function and location of each gland, the
hormones produced and function, also the effect of hyposecretion and hypersecretion.
- At least 2 new interesting facts you learned about each gland while doing your research,
individually written in the interactive notebook.
- Save some images or video clips you may want to include in your PowerPoint project.
Images or video clips should be of the diseases caused by hyposecretion and hypersecretion
of hormones.
- Keep track of where you are getting your information. You may choose atleast 3 of the
websites listed under resources. DONT USE WIKIPEDIA.ORG


RESOURCES

http://www.ivy-rose.co.uk/HumanBody/Endocrine/Endocrine_Glands.php
http://www.endocrineweb.com/endocrinology/about-endocrine-system

http://www.endocrineweb.com/conditions
http://doctors-hospitals-medical-cape-town-south-
africa.blaauwberg.net/human_diseases_and_disorders/list_of_endocrine_diseases
http://youtu.be/gjmS4_7kvDM?list=PLtS5MzJovM3mktPbri7AmtZpAEx4it1ZS
http://youtu.be/LaAnftqzk_o?list=PLtS5MzJovM3mktPbri7AmtZpAEx4it1ZS

http://ca.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/lsps07.sci.life.stru.bodysystems/all-systems-are-go/
http://www.ssec.si.edu/ms-teaching-resources












EVALUATION

Beginning
1
Developing
2
Qualified
3
Exemplary
4
Score
Content -
Accuracy

Content is typically
confusing or
contains more than
one factual error.
The content is
generally accurate,
but more than one
piece of information
is clearly flawed or
inaccurate.

Most of the content is
accurate, but there is
one piece of
information that might
be inaccurate.

All content throughout
the presentation is
accurate. there are no
factual errors.

Sequencing of
Information

There is no clear
plan for the
organization of
information.
Some information
is logically
sequenced. More
than one card or
item of information
seems out of place.

Most information is
organized in a clear,
logical way. One card
or item of information
seems out of place.
Information is
organized in a clear,
logical way. It is easy
to anticipate the type of
material that might be
on the next card.

Use of graphics
and images.
Several graphics
or images are
unattractive and
detract from the
contend of the
presentation.
All graphics and
images are
attractive but a few
do not seem to
support the
theme/content of
the presentation.
A few graphics or
images are not
attractive but all
support the theme/
content of the
presentation.
All graphics and
images are attractive
(size and colors) and
support the
theme/content of the
presentation.

Originality Presentation is not
original. Ideas and
graphics show
very little attempt
at original though.
Presentation shows
an attempt at
originality and
inventiveness on 1-
2 cards.
Presentation shows
some originality and
inventiveness. The
content and ideas are
presented in an
interesting way.
Presentation shows
considerable originality
and inventiveness. The
content and ideas are
presented in a unique
and creative way.

Group
Cooperation
Group often is not
effective in
delegating tasks
and/or sharing
responsibility.
Group is often off
task.
Group delegates
tasks and shares
responsibility
effectively some of
the time. Some
group members off
task at times.
Group delegates
tasks and shares
responsibility
effectively most of the
time. All group
members on task
most of the time.
Group delegates tasks
and shares
responsibility
effectively all of the
time. Group works
extremely well
together. Group
members always on
task.

TOTAL

CONCLUSION
Just like a finely-tuned machine, our body functions with precision. All glands of our endocrine
system work to keep our body regulated or balanced. When one hormone is either undergoing
hyposecretion or hypersecretion, it will affect the whole body and will cause abnormalities and diseases.

Reflect on what you have learned and observed during this WebQuest lesson. Did you learn any
facts that make you more aware of the choices you make everyday relating to your health?
I hope you found this journey interesting and informal. Thank you for your hard-work and
collaboration.