Section outline

  • Learning Outcome

    We will explore the reproductive system to learn how "unexpected" things can happen like pregnancy and mutations. 

    Success Criteria

    1) Identify and describe the function of the male and female reproductive organs

    2) Compare a pomegranate to an ovary (modeling in science) 

    3) Describe the steps involved in menstruation 


    Activities

    Our love story has begun!  

    We were introduced to Ova and Sperm and discussed their local neighbourhoods (male and female reproductive parts).  Next on their love story is how hormones and the menstrual cycle play important roles in their lives. 

    1) Parts of the reproductive system - going through our story (Google Slides) and a dominoes activity
    2) Scientific models - compare a pomegranate to an ovary 
    3) Menstruation - what steps are involved and what does this mean (refer to BrainPop Video and menstrual cycle activity)




    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING...human development by conceptualising the process of reproduction in the form of a story
    • We are EXPLORING...how the menstrual cycle, pregnancy and cell division are connected to genetic variation