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Fertility and Infertility
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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Puberty
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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In Vitro Fertilization
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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Reproductive System, Day 2
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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Menstruation
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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Reproduction and Development
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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Development After Birth
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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Human Reproduction
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...
OpenStax
Open Stax: Anatomy and Physiology: Female Reproductive System
Students learn about the structure and function of the organs of the female reproductive system.
PBS
Pbs Kids: It's My Life: Body: Puberty: Whole Lotta Changin' Goin' On
An overview of the physical changes that girls and boys undergo as they go through puberty, including voice changes, skin changes, and menstruation.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: How Menstruation Works
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...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Why Do Women Have Periods?
TED-Ed describes the history and evolution of menstruation. [4:45]
Curated OER
Kids Health: All About Menstruation
Article and video provides a thorough discussion of the Menstral Cycle answering questions for teens.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Menstrual Cycle
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses the phases of the menstrual cycle.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Menstrual Cycle
[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...
Sumanas
Sumanas Inc: Life: The Science of Biology: The Ovarian and Uterine Cycles
What exactly happens when you ovulate? This tutorial explains what happens including what hormones are released and when.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Female Reproductive System Study Guide
This comprehensive study guide covers the main terms and concepts needed for a unit on the female reproductive system.
Other
Engender Health: Female Sexual and Reproductive Organs [Pdf]
Good basic introduction to the anatomy and function of female sexual and reproductive organs. Diagrams supplement the text.