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Unit Plan
The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry

Abpi: Hormones and Their Effects

For Students 9th - 10th
A complete, student-led lesson on the endocrine system. Students work their way through illustrated and animated tutorials, and answer review questions along the way. There is a self-checking quiz at the end of the lesson.
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Unit Plan
OpenStax

Open Stax: Anatomy & Physiology: The Thyroid Gland

For Students 9th - 10th
Students learn about the location and anatomy of the thyroid gland as well as the hormones produced by the gland and how they affect body functions.
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Handout
Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic: Graves' Disease

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the MayoClinic.com provides a great overview of the form of hyperthyroidism known as Graves' disease. The sections in the article include signs and symptoms, causes, screening, diagnosis, treatment, and self-care.