Teacher Guide to Human Reproductive System Lesson Plan

Part 1 (50 min)

A. Prior Knowledge question: Why do we need to reproduce?

Introduction of Reproductive System (See PowerPoint)

B. Life’s Greatest Miracle Video- Web site:

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/body/life-greatest-miracle.html

(First 2 chapter or 20 minutes)

Worksheet to video – can be used for Part I and Part II

http://fillpot.pbworks.com/f/lifes_greatest__miracle_movie_ws.pdf

Essential Question: How are the male and female reproductive systems similar?

C. Reproductive System Card Activity: (25 minutes) (See attachments)

D. Formative Assessment: Choose a Ticket out the door or concept maps

Ticket out the door:

o Trace the path of sperm through the male reproductive system. Students can draw the pathway that sperm
travel on paper, or Students can write a story of how sperm moves from the testes to Epididymis, vas deferens, urethra
and describe what secretions are added as they travel.

o List three differences between an embryo and a fetus.

Concept Maps- using Interactive Review from

1. Click the link

http://www.classzone.com/cz/books/bio_12_fl/resources/htmls/interactive_review/bio_intrev.html

2. At the Interactive Site, Select Chapter 34 on the left.

3. Click Concept maps.

4. Click Section 1

5. Move the words into the appropriate circles on the map.

Teachers can demonstrate with Section 1 (Male and Female Reproductive Anatomy) and have the students complete
Section 3(Fetal Development) to meet objectives.

Part II (1 hr 30 min)

A. Life’s Greatest Miracle Video- Web site:

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/body/life-greatest-miracle.html

(Chapter 3-5 or last 20 minutes) introduction the developmental stages. Finish worksheet.
 Essential Questions:

What changes will occur in a female if an egg is not fertilized after ovulation?

What major changes occur in the first eight weeks of development in a human?

What is the difference between a fetus and an embryo?

B. Developmental Timeline Activity: (70 min) Group Activity (groups of 3)

1. Each student chooses a trimester of pregnancy to research. They must find three major events that

happen to the embryo/fetus to record on the timeline. The students can draw or write down the events.

2. The students work together designing the timeline.

3. Students create a rubric to grade the projects. This can be done by handing out sticky notes to the

groups and have them write down what an “excellent”/ rating of 4 project would look like.

The students stick their ideas on the board which has a template drawn on it. Discuss the

good points and weak points. Discuss what categories could be listed from their

suggestions. You can continue with the next level of work “Great”/rating of 3.

Differentiation- Students can create the timeline using the website at www.Classzone.com
http://www.classzone.com/cz/books/bio_12_fl/get_chapter_group.htm?
cin=9&rg=animated_biology&at=animated_biology&var=animated_biology

1. Click the link .

2. At the Animated Biology Site, scroll down to Chapter 34, Developmental Timeline ( last animation)

3. Click the animation and hit GO. The students match the events with the correct trimester.

C. Formative Assessment: Commit and Toss

Why is it important for a woman to be cautious of her diet and health during the first trimester of pregnancy?