SCIENCE AND HEALTH V

Date: ____________
I. Objective:
Explains the process of fertilization in humans
Values:

Attentiveness, enthusiasm, respect for others

II. Subject Matter:

Reproductive System (Fertilization in Human)
A. Science Concept/Idea:
The union of an egg and a sperm cell is called fertilization.
Fertilization occurs in one of the fallopian tubes as the egg moves toward the uterus. The moving
sperm swims up through the uterus and enter the fallopian tube.
The fertilized egg is called zygote.
B. Science Processes:
Describing and communicating
C. Materials:
Video tapes, television, VHS
References:
Into the Future: Science and Health 5 p. 5
Teacher's Module in Science and Health 5 Science and Health 5 by Jessie A. Villegas, pp. 20
III. Procedure:
A. Preparatory Activities:
a. Review
What do ovaries produce?..
What hormone do they produce?
What do the testes produce?
What hormones do they produce?
b. Checking of Assignment
c. Motivation
Play the song of Freddie Aguilar "Anak".
B. Presentation:
Watching a film: Sineskwela
Episode: Grade 5 - week 3 or Fertilization Britannica Human Reproductive
C. Concept Formation:
What is fertilization? Where does it occur?
What kind of egg goes to the fallopian tube?
What fertilizes the egg?
What is the fertilized egg called?
D. Application:

How many egg cells mature every month? How many sperm cells fertilized the egg cell?
IV. Evaluation:
Answer the following briefly:
1. How many sperm cells does an egg cell normally need in order to become fertilized?
2. When does fertilization occur?
3. Where does fertilization occur?
4. Define fertilization.
V. Assignment:
Why is fertilization in human important?