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Reproductive System
It's every health and science teacher's favorite subject to cover: the reproductive system. This comprehensive lesson introduces adolescents to the reproductive anatomy of men and women with the help of a series of diagrams,...
Curated OER
Female Reproductive Tract
All the main structures and procedures involved with the female reproductive system and conception are detailed in this resource. The slides are very clear and logical and give the main information for every organ and hormone. This...
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Human Reproduction
In this human reproduction worksheet, 9th graders explain why the testes are located on the outside of the body rather than the inside. Then they explain how often eggs are released in the female. Students also describe puberty.
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The Muscle System
In this muscle system learning exercise, 9th graders identify and write the name of each type of muscle associated with the body part listed. Then they label the illustration of the leg showing which muscle contracts and which muscle...
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Fertilization to Birth
In this fertilization to birth process instructional activity, students think about the changes a baby faces and complete the table on birthing trauma. They describe what type of trauma the baby might experience during the process of...
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Biotechnology in Agriculture: Non-surgical removal of fertilized embryos from the Bovine Uterus
Students simulate the step-by-step procedures needed to non-surgically remove embryos from the uterus of a superovulated cow using the Kalver training cow.
Curated OER
Medical Terms
In this medical terms learning exercise, learners identify and locate various vocabulary terms related to medicine. There are 50 biology terms located in the word search.
PBS
Nova Online: Life's Greatest Miracle
The miracle of life is featured in this wonderful series of short videos and journal entries. A variety of topics are covered in this well written, authoritative piece.
Other
Womens health.gov: Hysterectomy
What is a hysterectomy? How common are hysterectomies? How is a hysterectomy performed? These and other questions are answered on this page.
National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health
National Cancer Inst.: Uterine Cancer
Designed for patients with uterine sarcoma, this website discusses treatment options available. Here read about the stages and effects of this disease and how uterine sarcoma is diagnosed and treated through the use of medical...
Inner Body
Innerbody: Endocrine System
Look at the organs of the endocrine system and examine them in detail as you click on the interactive animation.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Anatomy and Physiology: Female Reproductive System
Students learn about the structure and function of the organs of the female reproductive system.
National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health
Seer Training Modules: Introduction to the Reproductive System
Self-guided learning activity where students learn about the structure and function of the male and female reproductive systems. There is a short quiz at the end of the lesson to check for understanding.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Placenta
A brief but informative description of the placenta. Includes various links to further explain terminology used in the description.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Female Reproductive Structures
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Think producing millions of sperm each day is complicated?If producing millions of sperm each day, as in the male reproductive system, is complicated, that is...
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
Merck Manual: Female Reproductive System
The female reproductive system is discussed on this site from The Merck Manual. Click the links at the top of the page for in-depth information about the structure and function of the external and internal genital organs.
WebMD
Web Md: Your Third Trimester
This article from WebMD provides great information on the third trimester of pregnancy. Denise Chism is the author of this somewhat in-depth article that tells of weeks Thirty-Three to Thirty-Eight, and the finishing touches on the baby.
Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic: Abdominal Hysterectomy
Why would a woman need a hysterectomy? Learn common medical reasons for getting a hysterectomy, hysterectomy methods, and alternatives to surgery. Links are provided to descriptions of a number of uterine problems.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Female Reproductive Structures
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers female reproductive structures and their functions.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 11.68 Female Reproductive Organs
Learn about and understand the female reproductive organs.
Cosmo Learning
Cosmo Learning: Video: Fertilization
Take a journey with a sperm to see the "road" it travels to find the egg. See the fertilization process that happens as millions of sperm travel through the female reproductive system. [1:02]
Other
Pregnancy and Prenatal Care
This site contains information on the signs of pregnancy, prenatal care objectives, and pregnancy associated discomforts.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Fertilization
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses the events that occur between fertilization and the embryonic stage.