This GCSE Biology lesson resource introduces students to the endocrine system and the role of hormones in controlling key processes in the human body. Students will learn about the major endocrine glands, including the pituitary gland, thyroid, adrenal glands, pancreas, and ovaries/testes, and the hormones they secrete. The lesson explains how hormones travel in the blood to target organs, how they compare to the nervous system, and why hormonal coordination is vital for homeostasis. With clear diagrams, structured notes, and exam-style practice questions, this resource is tailored to the AQA, OCR, and Edexcel GCSE Biology specifications. Perfect for revision, classroom teaching, or homework tasks, it builds strong knowledge of the human endocrine system and hormonal control.

This resource includes:

• A power point to use with students
• A power point for students to use
• A key word activity
• Slides on how hormones act on the body
• Literacy activities
• A doodle notes activity on hormone action
• A range of sheets for students to use
• An assessment question with mark scheme

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Terms of Use

This resource was created by David Chalk, all rights reserved. It may be used by the original purchaser for single class use only. Teachers may distribute this product in email, through google classroom or over the Internet to their students (and parents) as long as the site is password protected. In other words, you may distribute it to your own students, but may not put it on the Internet where it could be publicly found and downloaded.

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