Description

This endocrine system diagram project has students build a life-size body map of the endocrine system, gland by gland. Working on butcher paper, students map out the endocrine system diagram, the hormones each gland releases, and what those hormones do to their target organs, including what happens with hypersecretion and hyposecretion. It’s a challenging, creative project that gets students deep into hormone function. Prep is low to zero: just print, then grab butcher paper and colored pencils.

What’s Included

• The endocrine system function and structure body map project
• Bonus 1: Endocrine System Parts and Functions PowerPoint notes
• Bonus 2: Endocrine System Disorder Meme activity

Materials: a body-sized piece of butcher paper, colored pencils, and a diagram of the endocrine system.

Three ways to differentiate: Teach the PowerPoint notes first, then assign the project. For advanced classes, give students the notes with the project and let them figure out the map. Or swap the hypersecretion and hyposecretion part for the Disorder Meme activity.

Good to Know

• Grades: 11th–12th anatomy
• Standards: NGSS HS-LS1-3
• Prep: low to none

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FAQ

What materials do students need?
A body-sized piece of butcher paper, colored pencils, and a diagram of the endocrine system.

Does it cover hormone disorders?
Yes. Students map hypersecretion and hyposecretion, or you can swap that part for the Disorder Meme activity.

Are notes included?
Yes, there are bonus PowerPoint notes on the endocrine system’s parts and functions.