Learning Goals for this Lesson:
Students Will Know:
 The functions of the nervous and endocrine system
 The parts of the nervous and endocrine system
Lesson Essential Question:
How do the nervous and endocrine systems work?
Standards: SC.6.L.14.5
Students Will Be Able To:
 Relate the structures of the nervous and endocrine systems to their functions in the human body
Activating Strategy:
Key Vocabulary to Preview and Vocabulary Strategy:
Nervous system, brain, spinal cord, neuron, axon, dendrite, endocrine system, hormone, gland, feedback mechanism
Lesson Instruction:
Learning Activity 1:
Students will take notes off of a power point presentation on the functions of the Nervous system
Assessment Prompt for LA 1:
Students will create a Venn diagram within the unit packet comparing the parts of the CNS and PNS
Learning Activity 2:
Students will read from the unit packet and take guided notes
Assessment Prompt for LA 2:
Students will work with their partner to complete a chart within their interactive notebook that contains the various parts of a neuron include their function and description.
Learning Activity 3:
Students will take notes off of a power point presentation on the 5 senses and will then complete their notes using a guide
Graphic Organizer:
Two Frayer models. One for the nervous system and another for the endocrine system. Each one will showcase the: function, parts, injuries/disorders, and illustration of each system.
Assignment:
Lesson Review page 221 questions 1-4 and 9-10

Assessment Prompt for LA 3:
Students will answer a question on the sense of touch
Learning Activity 4:
Students will take notes off of a power point presentation on the functions of the endocrine system
Assessment Prompt for LA 4:
Students will answer questions with their partner
Learning Activity 5:
Students will read from their unit packet and take guided notes about the different glands of the endocrine system
Assessment Prompt for LA5:
Students will answer questions with their partner
Summarizing Strategy:
Students will rotate centers. 1. Create a Venn Diagram of Nervous vs. Endocrine System, 2. Crossword puzzle of the parts of both systems, 3. Lesson Review page 221, questions, 4. Speed of a reflex lab, 5. Two Frayer models (see graphic organizer for more information), 6. Create a double-door fold comparing the CNS and PNS