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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Fertility and Infertility

For Teachers 11th - 12th
FLASH has put together a pretty comprehensive instructional activity on fertility and infertility. There is a lot of information on the male and female reproductive systems, fertility, reducing the odds for infertility, the menstrual...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Puberty

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders participate in a whole group discussion about their thoughts and feelings surrounding puberty. Students watch a video and view slides in order to describe the bodily changes that occur during adolescence.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

In Vitro Fertilization

For Teachers 9th - 12th
A possible option for infertile couples is in-vitro fertilization and implantation. Through this two-part lesson, the class learns about this process by teacher lecture and internet research. A case study is given to read as a take-home...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Reproductive System, Day 2

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Students complete worksheets about the reproductive system to define terms, explain the menstrual cycle, and more. In this reproduction lesson plan, students are provided with worksheets.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Menstruation

For Students 7th - 8th
In this menstrual cycle worksheet, students use a list of 8 key words to complete the sentences about menstruation. Students then put 5 sentences in the correct order to describe a typical 28 day cycle.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Reproduction and Development

For Students 9th - 12th
In this human reproduction worksheet, students will review the male and female anatomy and the hormones involved in the development towards sexual maturity. Students will also review the events that occur during the three phases of the...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Development After Birth

For Students 7th - 9th
In this reproduction worksheet, students identify the causes which contribute to secondary sex characteristics to develop. Then they determine when the adolescent growth spurt begins and ends for girls and for boys. Students also...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Human Reproduction

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this human reproduction worksheet, students use references to assist them in responding to the questions on the menstrual cycle. They explain what is the menarche and the average length of the menstrual cycle. Students also name the...
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eBook
OpenStax

Open Stax: Anatomy and Physiology: Female Reproductive System

For Students 9th - 10th
Students learn about the structure and function of the organs of the female reproductive system.
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Website
PBS

Pbs Kids: It's My Life: Body: Puberty: Whole Lotta Changin' Goin' On

For Students 6th - 8th
An overview of the physical changes that girls and boys undergo as they go through puberty, including voice changes, skin changes, and menstruation.
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Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: How Menstruation Works

For Students 9th - 10th
At this moment, three hundred million women across the planet are experiencing the same thing: a period. The monthly menstrual cycle that gives rise to the period is a reality that most women on Earth will go through in their lives. But...
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Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Why Do Women Have Periods?

For Students 9th - 10th
TED-Ed describes the history and evolution of menstruation. [4:45]
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Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: All About Menstruation

For Students 9th - 10th
Article and video provides a thorough discussion of the Menstral Cycle answering questions for teens.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Menstrual Cycle

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses the phases of the menstrual cycle.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Menstrual Cycle

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The menstrual cycle is a series of changes in the reproductive system of mature females that repeats every month. Learn more about the menstrual cycle in this...
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Unit Plan
Sumanas

Sumanas Inc: Life: The Science of Biology: The Ovarian and Uterine Cycles

For Students 9th - 10th
What exactly happens when you ovulate? This tutorial explains what happens including what hormones are released and when.
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Handout
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Female Reproductive System Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
This comprehensive study guide covers the main terms and concepts needed for a unit on the female reproductive system.
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eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: 11.70 Menstrual Cycle

For Students 5th - 9th
Understand the female menstrual cycle.
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Handout
Other

Engender Health: Female Sexual and Reproductive Organs [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Good basic introduction to the anatomy and function of female sexual and reproductive organs. Diagrams supplement the text.