Endocrine System Functions Activities for Middle School Science
The Kesler Science Endocrine System 5E Lesson is a student-led unit that explores the functions and key components of the endocrine system. Aligned with TEKS 7.13A, it includes editable presentations, worksheets, choice projects, and assessments designed for differentiated learning. Following the 5E Model, students engage with objectives, vocabulary, and discussions before exploring the topic through a hands-on station lab with nine interactive activities, including experiments, reading passages, research, videos, and categorization tasks. Explanation features editable PowerPoints and interactive notebooks, while elaboration allows students to apply their knowledge through choice projects. Evaluation includes STAAR 2.0-aligned assessments, review questions, and worksheets for test prep. This lesson supports multiple learning styles in both classroom and virtual settings. The resources below will give students a comprehensive understanding of the endocrine system. All of the following materials are also included in the Kesler Science Membership.
The Kesler Science Endocrine System 5E Lesson is a comprehensive, student-led unit covering the main functions and key components of the endocrine system. It includes editable presentations, worksheets, choice projects, and assessments designed for differentiated, multimodal learning with minimal prep. The lesson aligns with the 2021 TEKS 7.13A standard and supports English and Spanish learners.
Following the 5E Model, the lesson engages students with objectives, vocabulary, and class discussions. Exploration features a hands-on, student-led station lab with nine stations, offering various ways to learn, including experiments, reading passages, research, videos, categorization activities, writing, illustrating, assessments, and an extension challenge. Explanation includes editable PowerPoints, interactive notebooks, and note-taking templates. Elaboration allows students to apply their knowledge through choice projects, while Evaluation includes STAAR 2.0-aligned assessments, review questions, and worksheets for test prep.
Designed for flexible learning, this lesson works in both classroom and virtual settings. Students explore the importance of hormones in maintaining homeostasis through engaging, interactive materials that support various learning styles.
The Kesler Science Endocrine System 5E Lesson is a comprehensive, student-led unit covering the main functions and key components of the endocrine system. It includes editable presentations, worksheets, choice projects, and assessments designed for differentiated, multimodal learning with minimal prep. The lesson aligns with the 2021 TEKS 7.13A standard and supports English and Spanish learners.
Following the 5E Model, the lesson engages students with objectives, vocabulary, and class discussions. Exploration features a hands-on, student-led station lab with nine stations, offering various ways to learn, including experiments, reading passages, research, videos, categorization activities, writing, illustrating, assessments, and an extension challenge. Explanation includes editable PowerPoints, interactive notebooks, and note-taking templates. Elaboration allows students to apply their knowledge through choice projects, while Evaluation includes STAAR 2.0-aligned assessments, review questions, and worksheets for test prep.
Designed for flexible learning, this lesson works in both classroom and virtual settings. Students explore the importance of hormones in maintaining homeostasis through engaging, interactive materials that support various learning styles.
Engage your students with this interactive, student-led station lab aligned with the 2021 TEKS 7.13A standard. Designed for in-class or virtual learning, this lesson guides students in identifying and modeling the main functions of the endocrine system through nine differentiated stations featuring videos, readings, research, and hands-on activities.
Students explore new concepts through demonstrations, videos, and reading passages, including English and Spanish versions for differentiated learning. They demonstrate their understanding by organizing information, illustrating models, writing responses, and completing assessments. A bonus challenge station provides extension activities for advanced learners.
This low-prep, high-engagement resource promotes active learning and critical thinking while allowing students to take charge of their own learning experience.
Engage your students with this interactive, student-led station lab aligned with the 2021 TEKS 7.13A standard. Designed for in-class or virtual learning, this lesson guides students in identifying and modeling the main functions of the endocrine system through nine differentiated stations featuring videos, readings, research, and hands-on activities.
Students explore new concepts through demonstrations, videos, and reading passages, including English and Spanish versions for differentiated learning. They demonstrate their understanding by organizing information, illustrating models, writing responses, and completing assessments. A bonus challenge station provides extension activities for advanced learners.
This low-prep, high-engagement resource promotes active learning and critical thinking while allowing students to take charge of their own learning experience.
The Endocrine System Functions Student Choice Projects align with the 2021 TEKS standard 7.13A, allowing middle school students to select a project that matches their preferred output style. A project page outlines six student-led options plus a “design your own” project, with an editable rubric for teacher, peer, or self-assessment. This resource is also part of the Endocrine System Functions Complete Lesson for TEKS 7.13A.
These flexible, multimodal projects offer creative ways for students to demonstrate their understanding. Two versions of the project page support differentiation, with modified options for students needing remediation and challenge opportunities for advanced learners. Teachers can adjust the rubric to fit their grading needs.
The projects use common classroom supplies like paper, markers, and scissors, with many options available for digital completion.
The Endocrine System Functions Student Choice Projects align with the 2021 TEKS standard 7.13A, allowing middle school students to select a project that matches their preferred output style. A project page outlines six student-led options plus a “design your own” project, with an editable rubric for teacher, peer, or self-assessment. This resource is also part of the Endocrine System Functions Complete Lesson for TEKS 7.13A.
These flexible, multimodal projects offer creative ways for students to demonstrate their understanding. Two versions of the project page support differentiation, with modified options for students needing remediation and challenge opportunities for advanced learners. Teachers can adjust the rubric to fit their grading needs.
The projects use common classroom supplies like paper, markers, and scissors, with many options available for digital completion.
The Endocrine System Inquiry Lab aligns with TEKS standards, helping students understand how the eight glands work together to maintain homeostasis. Each gland releases a hormone that binds to a specific receptor, functioning like a lock and key. This concept is reinforced through a hands-on activity using puzzle pieces, where students circulate the room to find their matching piece.
This resource includes three differentiated labs designed to support all learners. The Dependent Student Lab provides guided inquiry with procedural instructions, making it suitable for on-level learners. The Modified Student Lab offers a structured approach with sentence stems and multiple-choice questions for students needing additional support. The Independent Student Lab encourages student-driven exploration with minimal guidance, ideal for advanced learners.
Editable teacher resource pages include prep time, standards, directions, materials, and additional resources. Reflection questions guide students in forming Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning (CER) statements. Answer keys simplify assessment.
Students will use materials such as puzzle pieces, an equal arm balance, play sand, marbles, and measuring spoons to engage in hands-on learning. This lab provides an interactive way to explore the endocrine system while fostering critical thinking skills.
The Endocrine System Inquiry Lab aligns with TEKS standards, helping students understand how the eight glands work together to maintain homeostasis. Each gland releases a hormone that binds to a specific receptor, functioning like a lock and key. This concept is reinforced through a hands-on activity using puzzle pieces, where students circulate the room to find their matching piece.
This resource includes three differentiated labs designed to support all learners. The Dependent Student Lab provides guided inquiry with procedural instructions, making it suitable for on-level learners. The Modified Student Lab offers a structured approach with sentence stems and multiple-choice questions for students needing additional support. The Independent Student Lab encourages student-driven exploration with minimal guidance, ideal for advanced learners.
Editable teacher resource pages include prep time, standards, directions, materials, and additional resources. Reflection questions guide students in forming Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning (CER) statements. Answer keys simplify assessment.
Students will use materials such as puzzle pieces, an equal arm balance, play sand, marbles, and measuring spoons to engage in hands-on learning. This lab provides an interactive way to explore the endocrine system while fostering critical thinking skills.
The Body Systems Escape Room is an interactive experience that allows students to demonstrate their understanding of the major body systems, including their structures and functions. Prior knowledge of these systems is necessary before participating.
This escape room gives teachers full control over the eight independent puzzles, allowing customization based on class time and student needs. It can be conducted using manila envelopes and passwords or a more authentic lock-and-box setup. A digital version is available for online learning via PowerPoint or Google Slides, with printable versions for home use.
The resource includes teacher directions, a detailed answer key, a digital answer sheet for Google Classrooms, editable templates, video challenges, and engaging props. Students will work through puzzles using various materials, such as a mirror, red cellophane, or an optional UV pen and flashlight. Reward templates, over 50 prize ideas, and fun photo signs enhance the experience, making this a memorable, standards-aligned learning activity.
The Body Systems Escape Room is an interactive experience that allows students to demonstrate their understanding of the major body systems, including their structures and functions. Prior knowledge of these systems is necessary before participating.
This escape room gives teachers full control over the eight independent puzzles, allowing customization based on class time and student needs. It can be conducted using manila envelopes and passwords or a more authentic lock-and-box setup. A digital version is available for online learning via PowerPoint or Google Slides, with printable versions for home use.
The resource includes teacher directions, a detailed answer key, a digital answer sheet for Google Classrooms, editable templates, video challenges, and engaging props. Students will work through puzzles using various materials, such as a mirror, red cellophane, or an optional UV pen and flashlight. Reward templates, over 50 prize ideas, and fun photo signs enhance the experience, making this a memorable, standards-aligned learning activity.
The Endocrine System Science Reading Comprehension Lesson helps students explore the main structures and functions of the endocrine system through a nonfiction article, comprehension questions, and a creative mini-project where they compose a song or poem. Designed for grades 6-8, with higher-level options for 5th graders, the leveled passage supports science literacy and reading comprehension.
The resource includes two leveled articles (Lexile 1100-1300), five to seven comprehension questions, a hands-on mini-project, and a Cornell notes template. Engaging, printable graphics enhance the lesson, which is available for both in-person and virtual learning through platforms like Google Classroom, MS Teams, Schoology, and Canvas.
Ideal for sub plans, extra credit, ISS, or whole-class instruction, this resource fosters critical thinking, classroom discussions, and textual analysis while reinforcing key endocrine system concepts.
The Endocrine System Science Reading Comprehension Lesson helps students explore the main structures and functions of the endocrine system through a nonfiction article, comprehension questions, and a creative mini-project where they compose a song or poem. Designed for grades 6-8, with higher-level options for 5th graders, the leveled passage supports science literacy and reading comprehension.
The resource includes two leveled articles (Lexile 1100-1300), five to seven comprehension questions, a hands-on mini-project, and a Cornell notes template. Engaging, printable graphics enhance the lesson, which is available for both in-person and virtual learning through platforms like Google Classroom, MS Teams, Schoology, and Canvas.
Ideal for sub plans, extra credit, ISS, or whole-class instruction, this resource fosters critical thinking, classroom discussions, and textual analysis while reinforcing key endocrine system concepts.
The Endocrine System Science Writing Prompt Activity engages middle school students in an interactive interview-based writing exercise to reinforce their understanding of life science. Aligned with TEKS, this activity helps students identify the main functions of human body systems while enhancing their science reasoning and writing skills. Designed for both in-person and virtual learning, it offers a creative, low-prep way to support student exploration.
This resource includes teacher directions with an answer guide and rubrics, projection and print handouts, and a digital PowerPoint version for Google Slides. Students can use full-sized or half-sheet handouts featuring the prompt, self-check, pre-writing strategies, and templates. Ideal for cross-curricular activities, pre-test assessments, student choice projects, early finisher enrichment, extra credit, make-up work, TELPAS samples, or differentiation, this writing prompt fosters engagement and creativity. It also works well for classroom displays or student anthologies, assuming prior knowledge or access to research materials.
The Endocrine System Science Writing Prompt Activity engages middle school students in an interactive interview-based writing exercise to reinforce their understanding of life science. Aligned with TEKS, this activity helps students identify the main functions of human body systems while enhancing their science reasoning and writing skills. Designed for both in-person and virtual learning, it offers a creative, low-prep way to support student exploration.
This resource includes teacher directions with an answer guide and rubrics, projection and print handouts, and a digital PowerPoint version for Google Slides. Students can use full-sized or half-sheet handouts featuring the prompt, self-check, pre-writing strategies, and templates. Ideal for cross-curricular activities, pre-test assessments, student choice projects, early finisher enrichment, extra credit, make-up work, TELPAS samples, or differentiation, this writing prompt fosters engagement and creativity. It also works well for classroom displays or student anthologies, assuming prior knowledge or access to research materials.
The Body Systems WIKI Tickets© provide engaging formative assessments for 6th-8th grade science, offering flexible ways to check student understanding. This set includes nine assessments covering the circulatory, digestive, endocrine, excretory, muscular, nervous (including senses), respiratory, and skeletal systems. Each topic is available in five formats: a full-screen display for projection, three printable handout versions, and an interactive digital option in PowerPoint or Google Slides.
Aligned with NGSS and TEKS standards, these assessments can be used as exit tickets, bellringers, or quick progress checks in both in-person and virtual learning settings. Students can respond on their own paper, use printed handouts, or complete the digital version in a 1:1 or remote learning environment. A bonus table of contents file is included to show standard alignment. WIKI Tickets© provide a versatile and engaging way to assess student learning throughout the year.
The Body Systems WIKI Tickets© provide engaging formative assessments for 6th-8th grade science, offering flexible ways to check student understanding. This set includes nine assessments covering the circulatory, digestive, endocrine, excretory, muscular, nervous (including senses), respiratory, and skeletal systems. Each topic is available in five formats: a full-screen display for projection, three printable handout versions, and an interactive digital option in PowerPoint or Google Slides.
Aligned with NGSS and TEKS standards, these assessments can be used as exit tickets, bellringers, or quick progress checks in both in-person and virtual learning settings. Students can respond on their own paper, use printed handouts, or complete the digital version in a 1:1 or remote learning environment. A bonus table of contents file is included to show standard alignment. WIKI Tickets© provide a versatile and engaging way to assess student learning throughout the year.
Lesson Extensions provide engaging, student-choice activities designed to challenge early finishers and deepen their understanding of body systems. These activities support critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving while aligning with NGSS and TEKS standards. They are perfect for wrapping up lessons, filling downtime, and keeping students engaged with rigorous yet enjoyable learning opportunities.
Each extension includes four interactive components: Puzzler for problem-solving, Maker Space for hands-on STEAM activities, Tech Connection for digital demonstrations, and Word Master for creative writing. With teacher directions, answer keys, and both print and projection versions, these extensions provide flexible, high-level resources for independent learning and enrichment.
Covering topics such as the circulatory, digestive, endocrine, excretory, integumentary, muscular, nervous, respiratory, and skeletal systems, as well as sensory information, these extensions ensure students explore middle school anatomy and physiology in a meaningful way.
Lesson Extensions provide engaging, student-choice activities designed to challenge early finishers and deepen their understanding of body systems. These activities support critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving while aligning with NGSS and TEKS standards. They are perfect for wrapping up lessons, filling downtime, and keeping students engaged with rigorous yet enjoyable learning opportunities.
Each extension includes four interactive components: Puzzler for problem-solving, Maker Space for hands-on STEAM activities, Tech Connection for digital demonstrations, and Word Master for creative writing. With teacher directions, answer keys, and both print and projection versions, these extensions provide flexible, high-level resources for independent learning and enrichment.
Covering topics such as the circulatory, digestive, endocrine, excretory, integumentary, muscular, nervous, respiratory, and skeletal systems, as well as sensory information, these extensions ensure students explore middle school anatomy and physiology in a meaningful way.
This no-prep Amazing Anchors Phenomenon Lesson introduces and reinforces the endocrine system through real-world connections. It begins with an introductory reading about Robert Wadlow and his extraordinary height, followed by comprehension and extension questions to prepare students for further learning. An explanatory reading breaks down the endocrine system and its hormones in an accessible way, with additional comprehension and reinforcement questions to deepen understanding.
Aligned with TEKS, this resource includes teacher directions, answer keys, projection slides, and both print and digital formats for Google Classroom and other LMS platforms. A differentiated version provides sentence starters for student support. Designed to bookend a lesson, these engaging readings serve as valuable supplements in any in-person or virtual classroom.
This no-prep Amazing Anchors Phenomenon Lesson introduces and reinforces the endocrine system through real-world connections. It begins with an introductory reading about Robert Wadlow and his extraordinary height, followed by comprehension and extension questions to prepare students for further learning. An explanatory reading breaks down the endocrine system and its hormones in an accessible way, with additional comprehension and reinforcement questions to deepen understanding.
Aligned with TEKS, this resource includes teacher directions, answer keys, projection slides, and both print and digital formats for Google Classroom and other LMS platforms. A differentiated version provides sentence starters for student support. Designed to bookend a lesson, these engaging readings serve as valuable supplements in any in-person or virtual classroom.
Year-Round Resources
These year-round activities will increase your students' understanding of many middle school science topics. All of these activities are also included in the Kesler Science Membership.
Visual Data & Graphing
You're not alone if your students struggle with understanding graphs, charts, and tables. It's a skill that takes an enormous amount of practice. This resource will help students build a strong foundation in analyzing data and creating their own data visualizations.
Bell Ringers and Warm-Ups
These middle school science bell ringers are an excellent way to engage your students as soon as they walk into your classroom. This comprehensive FULL YEAR resource includes everything you need to start off each science class with an interesting warm-up activity.
Review Board Games
Each game board has been carefully designed to keep students engaged. There are 10 different action spaces on each board and dozens of question cards. All of the actions are related to science concepts and keep the students motivated throughout the game.
Each game is ready to play. Simply print out the board and the cards and let the students enjoy reviewing nine different units.
Essential Questions and Standards
Below are the essential questions and standards associated with the lessons and activities included in the atoms unit. This topic is only one of more than 100 middle school science topics included in the Kesler Science Membership.
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What are the main functions of the human organism’s endocrine systems?
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How can we model the main functions of the endocrine system of the human organism?
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TEKS Science - 7.13A Endocrine System Functions
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