Republic of the Philippines Polytechnic University of the Philippines Quezon City Campus

WORKING PLAN

Area Date

: :

General Psychology July 30, 2013

Time

03:00pm-6:00pm 55

No. of Students:

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Objectives: At the end of the lesson, the students will be able to: 1. Define what endocrine glands are. 2. Explain the function and hormones secreted by the endocrine glands. 3. Appreciate the importance of endocrine glands in our behavior.

II.

Concept Biological/Physiological Determinants of Behavior

Sub Concept Materials PowerPoint Presentation Chalkboard Chalk Eraser Endocrine Glands

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Strategies A. Preparation 1. Routine Activities Greetings Checking of Attendance

2. Brief review of the past lesson The Nervous System is consists of the brain, spinal cord, and neurons which runs through our body. It is divided into two: Central Nervous System (the brain and spinal cord) and the Peripheral Nervous System (nerves which connects the brain and spinal cord to other parts of the body. This provides integration for numerous processes within our body to which our behavior depends.

B. Presentation

1. Let the selected student do his presentation as regards to this lesson. Afterwards, make some additional information and clarification to this topic. The topic should cover the following: Definition of Endocrine Glands. o Endocrine Glands are also called ductless glands which are important regulators of our behavior. This is made up of numerous glands that secrete various chemicals called hormones which affect organs and other glands in the body.

Endocrine Gland

Location

Hormone

1. Pituitary Gland

Base of the brain, below the hypothalamus Somatotropin

a.

Posterior

b. Anterior

Vasopressin Oxytocin Mid-brain Trachea, below the Larynx Beside the thyroid gland Upper chest Above the kidneys/near the kidneys Adrenaline Noradrenalin Cortisone Aldosterone Near the stomach, right side of abdomen Above the abdomen Estrogen Progesterone Testosterone Insulin Melatonin Thyroxin

2. Pineal Gland 3. Thyroid Gland

4. Parathyroid gland 5. Thymus gland 6. Adrenal Gland

Parathormone Thymosin

a. Medulla

b. Cortex

7. Pancreatic Gland

8. Gonads a. Ovaries

b. Testes

*Note: The students are motivated to participate in the class discussion and give their ideas on the topic being tackled.

2. Evaluation 1. Conduct a socialized recitation on what they have learned in the class. Asked them to give a brief summary.

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Assignment 1. How the Endocrine Glands and behavior of and individual do relate? 2. Prepare for graded recitation next meeting.

References Evangelista, Lourdes L. Introduction to General Psychology, Revised Edition, 2004 Ariola, Mariano M. , General Psychology Today with Drug Education, 2012

Remarks If majority of the class understand the lesson well, proceed to the next lesson. If not, allow a 15-20 minute recap on the next meeting and ask them to study their lessons very well.

Prepared by:

Ms. Carla Joyce B. Navarrete BBTE 4-1

Approved by:

Prof. Artemus G. Cruz, RGC, RP/P Coordinating Professor