BED 150 Understanding Teachers’ Work – Secondary School Experience
Lesson Plan- Zoe Kissane
Year Level: 8 (boys)
Learning Area : Health
Lesson Focus: The female reproductive system; functions of parts & the menstrual cycle
Lesson Time: 50 minutes (team teach with Brodey Traine)
Date: Thursday 28th August 2014
Prior Knowledge: Students have been introduced to the reproductive systems and the topic of
puberty during Year 7 Health. Students have completed a ‘reproductive system jigsaw’.
Learning Objectives: By the end of this lesson students will be able to;
1. identify the parts and functions of the female reproductive system.
2. explain the process of menstruation and understand some of the myths associated with
the menstrual cycle.
Resources needed:
Handouts – terminology worksheet & large A3 picture of labeled parts, a woman’s menstrual
cycle, menstruation/period myths
Blue tack, white board markers, coloured textas, demonstration pear
Signs – body parts & hormone cards (for the female hormone cycle activity)
Teachers notes/diagram – hormones in the female sex cycle, functions answer sheet
Time
BRODEY/ZOE
3mins
Introduction
* Put students in groups as they enter the classroom
* Roll call – ask students rather than saying ‘present or yes’ when names
Methods/Aids
called to give a number out of 1-10 in relation to how much they know about
the female reproductive system (1=nothing, 10=a lot)
ZOE
5mins
2mins
GAIN ATTENTION
“Who can think of some words that might make you laugh/feel
Whiteboard &
markers
uncomfortable when discussing the reproductive systems?”
- ask for a volunteer to write these words up on the whiteboard and ask students to get all their ‘giggles/laughs’ out
now.
- ask students to be mature when these words come up
during the lesson.
INTRODUCE LESSON
Today we’re going to be discussing the female reproductive
system. In particular we’re going to discuss:
- the parts of the female reproductive system and their
functions
- the menstrual cycle
Explain lesson structure
1. Introduction to the parts of female reproductive system
(Brodey)
{10min
passed}
2. Whole class discussion – what is menstruation & why
learn about it? (Zoe)
3. Menstruation myths worksheet – followed by class
discussion (Zoe & Brodey)
4. Hormones of the female reproductive system (Zoe)
5. Menstrual cycle – discussion then worksheet (Zoe)
Lesson Plan Year 8 Health
Zoe Kissane
26th August 2014
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BRODEY
10-15min
Activities
1. Introduction to the parts of female reproductive
system
-KNOWLEDGE GAUGE – brainstorm with students “Tell me
what you already know about the female reproductive system”
- Put A3 picture up on whiteboard and go through each
part explaining their functions.
- GROUP-WORK – students to work in groups to
complete the terminology sheet. Discuss answers.
ZOE
5mins
Whiteboard &
markers
A3 Picture
Terminology
worksheet
2. Whole class discussion
What is
menstruation?
Why learn
about it?
The women in
our lives
Whiteboard &
markers
5-7mins
3. Menstruation myths worksheet – THINK-PAIR-SHARE
- ask student to complete the worksheet then
share/compare answers with the person next to them.
- go through each question asking for ‘hands up’ if you
picked true/false. Discuss answers.
ZOE
10mins
{~45mins
passed}
4. Hormones of the female reproductive system - ACT IT
OUT
- put picture of the female hormone cycle on the board,
briefly explain this to the group.
- either select students or ask for volunteers and use
them as props whilst explaining the hormones of the
female sex cycle.
- 3 students to be the parts - brain, ovary & uterus.
- 4 students to represent hormones – FSH, oestrogen, progesterone &
LH.
- explain in steps (refer to the teaching notes) the female hormonal
cycle and what each hormone does. Get the students to act this out.
Menstruation
Myths worksheet
Hormone cycle
picture
Teaching notes on
female reproductive
hormones
‘hormone & parts’
cards
IF Time permits…..
5. Menstrual cycle discussion & worksheet
- show pear and explain that this is the size of the uterus
- discuss the side of the handout titled ‘Menstrual Cycle &
Hormones’. Ask for volunteers (or pick them!) to read out
sections A-D. As each box is read out ask the following
questions:
Menstrual cycle
handout
Demonstration
pear
A – What is the hormone released at the start of the menstrual cycle &
what does it do?
B – What hormone does the follicle produce during days 8-12 of the
cycle & what does this hormone do?
C – What hormone stimulates ovulation?
D – What effect does LH have on the follicle?
E – What are the two hormones the follicle produces? What does
progesterone do?
F – What happens if the egg is not fertilized? What happens if the egg is
fertilized?
- ask students to complete (either in groups or on own)
the other side titled ‘A woman’s menstrual cycle’.
Lesson Plan Year 8 Health
Zoe Kissane
26th August 2014
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once all students completed the worksheet discuss
answers with the whole group.
CONTINGENCY – if students finish early ask them to answer the
questions at the bottom of the page.
Assessment & Evaluation
• Walk around the room and check upon each group whilst
completing activities.
• Question and answers (group discussion & participation).
BRODEY/ZOE
2-5mins
CONCLUSION
Objective – Revisit
Ask Q’s:
What is the menstrual cycle?
Why do women get their period?
Why is it important to learn about it?
What were some of the hormones involved in the female menstrual
cycle?
* Ask students to take it in turns to say one thing they
learnt/that they will take away with them from this lesson.
Feedback – give feedback to the group about how they went.
Ask for learner feedback. What they enjoyed, what they found
difficult. Any questions?
Future Outcomes – Next session on sanitary products &
tampons OR Activity 5 from this lesson if not completed.
SELF REFLECTION
What worked?
What didn’t work?
Area’s for improvement/ things I would do differently next
time.
• Put the class in groups as they enter the classroom
• What worked well was using the most disruptive students in
the hormone demonstration activity
• Not knowing the students made it difficult to gain their trust
and respect
* See observation sheet on management for more detailed self reflection
Lesson Plan Year 8 Health
Zoe Kissane
26th August 2014
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