The stress module covers the concepts of the nervous system, the endocrine system, homeostasis, and feedback mechanisms. Students will have the opportunity to guide their own learning through a variety of “learning objects” intended to provide critical thinking about and application of required science standards.
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SHOW WHAT YOU KNOW:
Take Stress Pre-test
Take Stress Pre-test (en Español)
OVERVIEW
Brief description of the module, subject TEKS, NGSS Science and Engineering Practices, and knowledge objectives
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE: THE NERVOUS SYSTEM
Identify the structures of the nervous system | Describe the main functions of the nervous system | Investigate how organisms respond to internal and external stimuli.
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE: ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
Identify the structures of the endocrine system | Describe the main functions of the endocrine system
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE: HOMEOSTASIS AND FEEDBACK MECHANISMS
Describe how organisms maintain stable internal conditions in response to external and internal stimuli.
BACKPACK ADVENTURES
Science fiction story built upon factual science concepts
MAKE A NOTE OF THAT
Note-taking guides
MEET A SCIENTIST
Biography of a research pioneer in the topic area
PRACTICE
Mnemonic tools and digital games
REAL SCIENCE REVIEW
Guided simulated peer review of published research re-written for readability
SCIENTIST VIDEOS
Video presentation from a scientist in topic area
TEACHER’S GUIDE
A Teacher’s guide.
