UNIT 7: THE
REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS
 What are the structures and functions in the male and female
reproductive systems?
 What is menstruation and the dif ferent stages involved?
 How and where does fertilization occur?
 What are the dif ferent stages in fetal development?
 How can pregnancies be prevented?
 What are STI’s and how can they be prevented?
DAY 1 – THE MALE AND FEMALE
REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEMS
 Required Readings:
 3.9
 Learning Objectives:
 To define the term “sexual reproduction:
 To know the steps involved in sexual reproduction
 To describe the human reproductive systems
STARTER
 What is the dif ference between sexual and asexual
reproduction? What do these terms mean?
 What are the gametes in the male and female?
 How are gametes dif ferent from somatic cells?
 Time: 5 minutes
ACTIVIT Y 1
 We will watch a dissection of the male and female
reproductive systems
 As you watch, write down any questions you have
 I will stop the video periodically if there are a lot of questions
 You may leave at any point if you feel uncomfortable
 This video shows the dissection of cadavers, as well as live
models so you can see where the dif ferent organs are located
ACTIVIT Y 2
 Discussion & answers to questions
DAY 2: THE MENSTRUAL CYCLE
 Required Readings:
 3.10
 Learning Objectives:
 To understand the female monthly cycle of ovulation
 To know the role of hormones in the menstrual cycle
 To describe the sequence of events in follicle development and
ovulation
STARTER
 Describe the route sperm takes from production to
fertilization of an egg
 Time: 10 minutes
ACTIVIT Y 1
 Complete the “Menstrual Cycle” questions and labeling with
your group
 Time: 20 minutes
ACTIVIT Y 2
 Create a poster that depicts what happens with the following
during the menstrual cycle:
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Hormones
Uterine wall lining
Follicle development
Body temperature
 Use the “time in cycle” and “what happens” cut -outs as a
guide for what is happening in the phases
 Time: 40 minutes
ACTIVIT Y 3
 Work with your group to organize the order of events during
the menstrual cycle
CLOSING & HOMEWORK
 Complete the menstrual cycle quiz
 Due: Monday, April 15
DAY 3: PREGNANCY & DEVELOPMENT
 Required Readings:
 Learning Objectives:
 Activity: Inside the Womb Video
DAY 4: MISCONCEPTIONS & MY THS
 Required Readings:
 None
 Learning Objectives:
 To correct any misconceptions about the reproductive system
 To learn common myths about the reproductive system
STARTER
 Questions from video:
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More than 1 sperm fertilizing an egg?
Stem cells?
Why can animals walk after birth, but not humans?
Identical twins closer relationship than fraternal twins?
Can you have sex when you’re pregnant? Will this make you get pregnant
again?
If the mother is depressed during pregnancy, can this affect the baby?
What happens if the baby doesn’t like the taste of the food the mom
eats?
Can you poop when you are pregnant? Will the baby come out if you push
with too much force?
Do babies breathe inside the womb?
Stepping reflex – kicking?
Sleeping position of mother
What happens if the baby stays too long in the womb?
 Time: 10 minutes
COMMON MY THS
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You can get an STI from a toilet seat
You can’t get pregnant the first time you have sex
The morning after pill causes an abortion
If you get the HPV shot, you are safe from cervical cancer
You can’t get pregnant during your period
A person with an STI exhibits symptoms of disease
You can’t get an STI from oral sex
A person can’t have more than one STI at one time
Pre-ejaculation can not cause pregnancy
You can’t get pregnant before you have your first period
HOMEWORK
 Condom Hunt!
 Go with a partner to “purchase” condoms (you don’t actually have to
buy them)
 The idea of this exercise is to get an idea of how readily condoms are
available and the attitude of the salespeople when purchasing
condoms
DAY 5: CONTRACEPTION & ANTENATAL
CARE
 Required Readings:
 3.12 & 3.14
 Learning Objectives:
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define contraception
know about different methods of contraception
evaluate the effectiveness of different methods of contraception
understand why abortion may be necessary
know how abortion is carried out
know about prenatal care
STARTER
 Move into your lab groups
 Discuss your experiences when on the condom hunt
 Time: 15 minutes
ACTIVIT Y 1
 There are 4 different methods of contraception:
 Natural (rhythm, basal body temperature, etc.)
 Hormonal/chemical (birth control pill, spermicide, hormonal implant,
etc.)
 Barrier (IUD, condom, diaphragm, etc.)
 Surgical (vasectomy, tubal sterilization)
 With your lab group, design an advertisement (poster + T V ad)
that addresses the following for your method of contraception:
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What is your target audience?
How easy is it to use?
Success rates when used properly?
What are some difficulties that may arise using it?
Myths/misconceptions regarding the method
Does it protect against STI’s as well?
 Time: 40 minutes (30 to plan, 10 to present)
ACTIVIT Y 2
 Abortion is always a hot topic of discussion between pro -life
and pro-choice groups
 Read through “Amber’s secret” in your lab group
 There are 3 sections. Answer the questions that correspond to
the section.
 When every group is done section 1 we will discuss the
questions and so on
 Time: 30 minutes
DAY 6 & 7
 STI research & presentation
 Take-home summative assessment