North East School Division
Unpacking Outcomes
Unpacking the Outcome
Analyze  process
Outcome (circle the verb and underline the qualifiers)
RE 9.4 Analyze the process of human reproduction including the influence of reproductive and contraceptive technologies.
KNOW
 Reproductive technologies - in vitro
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fertilization, artificial insemination, and
embryo transfer
Contraceptive technologies - condoms, oral
contraceptive pill, diaphragm, intra-uterine
devices, sterilization, and the morning after
pill
Vocabulary – reproduction, structure,
function, hormone, conception, birth,
chromosome, zygote, embryo, fetus,
sacredness, interconnectedness, technology,
contraceptive, reproductive, social, cultural,
controversial
How to ask good questions
Structure of male and female reproductive
system
Role of hormones
Major stages of human development from
conception to birth
Various cultural perspectives – places to look
for information
How to create a defense of a position on an
issue
UNDERSTAND
 That human reproduction has
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many controversial elements
about which people often feel
very passionate
That scientific understanding
does not always cover the
spectrum of understanding about
an issue
That hormones play a role in
human growth and development
That there are known stages of
human development from
conception to birth
That there are many technologies
associated with contraception
and reproduction
That understanding a topic helps
us defend a position more
thoroughly (ELA integration)
Human reproduction is big
business ( Social integration)
BE ABLE TO DO
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Pose questions about the process of human
reproduction.
Compare the structure and function of the male and
female human reproductive systems, including the role
of hormones.
Describe the major stages of human development from
conception to birth, including reference to signs of
pregnancy, X and Y chromosomes, zygote, embryo,
and fetus.
Acknowledge differing cultural perspectives, including
First Nations and Métis perspectives, regarding the
sacredness, interconnectedness, and beginning of
human life.
Provide examples of scientific knowledge that has
resulted in the development of reproductive
technologies and contraceptive technologies
Examine social and cultural issues related to the use of
reproductive and/or contraceptive technologies in
humans and defend a given position on an issue
related to the use of reproductive and/or contraceptive
technologies in humans.
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS
Why is human reproduction controversial?
In what ways is there more to understanding something than just science?
How do hormones work?
How do humans develop from conception to birth?
How have humans designed ways to increase and decrease reproduction? Why is this such a big business?
How can I successfully defend a position?