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Unit 7: The Reproductive System

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 different stages involved? How and where does fertilization occur? What are the different stages in fetal development?

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Unit 7: The Reproductive System

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  1. Unit 7: The Reproductive System

  2. Essential Questions • What are the structures and functions in the male and female reproductive systems? • What is menstruation and the different stages involved? • How and where does fertilization occur? • What are the different stages in fetal development? • How can pregnancies be prevented? • What are STI’s and how can they be prevented?

  3. 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

  4. Starter • What is the difference between sexual and asexual reproduction? What do these terms mean? • What are the gametes in the male and female? • How are gametes different from somatic cells? • Time: 5 minutes

  5. Activity 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 different organs are located

  6. Activity 2 • Discussion & answers to questions

  7. 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

  8. Starter • Describe the route sperm takes from production to fertilization of an egg • Time: 10 minutes

  9. Activity 1 • Complete the “Menstrual Cycle” questions and labeling with your group • Time: 20 minutes

  10. Activity 2 • Create a poster that depicts what happens with the following during the menstrual cycle: • 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

  11. Activity 3 • Work with your group to organize the order of events during the menstrual cycle

  12. Closing & homework • Complete the menstrual cycle quiz • Due: Monday, April 15

  13. Day 3: Pregnancy & development • Required Readings: • Learning Objectives: • Activity: Inside the Womb Video

  14. Day 4: Misconceptions & Myths • Required Readings: • None • Learning Objectives: • To correct any misconceptions about the reproductive system • To learn common myths about the reproductive system

  15. starter • Questions from video: • 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

  16. Common Myths • 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

  17. 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

  18. Day 5: Contraception & Antenatal care • Required Readings: • 3.12 & 3.14 • Learning Objectives: • To define contraception • To know about different methods of contraception • To evaluate the effectiveness of different methods of contraception • To understand why abortion may be necessary • To know how abortion is carried out • To know about prenatal care

  19. Starter • Move into your lab groups • Discuss your experiences when on the condom hunt • Time: 15 minutes

  20. Activity 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 + TV ad) that addresses the following for your method of contraception: • 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)

  21. Activity 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

  22. Day 6 & 7 • STI research & presentation • Take-home summative assessment

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