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Science Activity Sheet

Quarter 2 – MELC 2
Week 2
The Menstrual Cycle

REGION VI – WESTERN VISAYAS

Science 5
Activity Sheet No. 2- The Menstrual Cycle
First Edition, 2020

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Name of Learner:_______________________________________________________
Grade and Section ____________________________Date: _____________________

Learning Activity Sheet No. 2

The Menstrual Cycle

I. Learning Competency with Code

Explain the menstrual cycle. (S5LT-IIc-3 )

II. Background Information for Learners

How old are you? Maybe your age is between 10 to11? Now that you are in
Grade 5, you may be able to experience a lot of changes in your body. In females,
your reproductive organs begin to mature and you may be experiencing menstrual
cycle. Do you know what menstrual cycle is?
Menstrual cycle is a monthly series of hormonal changes leading to egg
maturation and uterine preparation for a possible pregnancy. Menstruation is the
stage of the menstrual cycle usually lasting from three to five days during which,
blood, some uterine tissue, and the unfertilized egg are expelled from uterus through
the vagina. The menstrual flow occurs when the egg is not fertilized by a sperm cell.
However, other factors like stress, fatigue, illness, and malnutrition can alter
the cycle. The menstrual cycle will eventually stop when there are no more eggs to
be released. This phase is also called the menopausal stage and could take place
between 45 to 55 years of age.
The entire cycle is divided into four phases: Menstrual Phase, Follicular
Phase, Ovulation Phase, and Luteal Phase. Take a look at the illustration of the
menstrual cycle and then try to observe the changes that happen in each phase.

Figure 1: The Menstrual Cycle

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 Phase 1: The Menstrual Phase. The first day of menstruation is the first day of
the menstrual cycle. The uterus lining breaks down and blood comes out of the
vagina. This is called the menstrual flow.
Phase 2: The Follicular Phase. The uterine lining becomes thin right after
menstruation. Menstrual flow usually lasts for five days. At day 6 to13, the uterine
lining will gradually thicken for it undergoes a period of repair. The egg also
undergoes a period of development for maturation.
Phase 3: The Ovulation Phase. The mature egg is released. This period is called
ovulation. The mature egg then travels from the ovary to the fallopian tube as it
goes to the uterus. Generally, the egg survives within 24 to 48 hours. At this stage,
the process of fertilization may take place.
Phase 4: The Luteal Phase. The lining of the uterus called the endometrium
becomes thicker in preparation for implantation of the fertilized egg. If fertilization
takes place, the lining of the uterus stays in place. Likewise, no new eggs are
released. If fertilization does not take place, menstruation happens. The next
menstrual cycle is then about to begin.

III. Accompanying DepEd Textbook and Educational Sites

Science 5 Learner’s Manual Unit 2 for Grade 5, pp. 5- 6
BEAM 5 Unit 1 DLP 4: The Menstrual Cycle

IV. Activity Proper

Exercises / Activities

Activity 1: Count Me In! (The Menstrual Cycle)

Materials: pen, scissors, paste/glue

Safety Precautions: Be careful in handling scissors!

Directions:

1. Cut the different images of the phases of Menstrual Cycle seen in Template
No.1.
2. Arrange and paste them properly in your answer sheet to craft your own
2.

illustration and explain each phase of the Menstrual Cycle.

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 3. Guide Questions

1. What is menstrual cycle?

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2. What are the four phases of menstrual cycle? Enumerate and explain each
phase.
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3. Why does the uterine lining in the uterus thicken during menstrual cycle?
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4. Why is menstrual cycle important in females?

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Activity 2: Fill in the blanks. Choose your answer inside the box.

ovulation egg menstruation

thinning thicken fertilization

The Menstrual Cycle

The entire menstrual cycle is divided into 4 phases. Phase 1, is the first day
of 1. __________. The uterus lining breaks down and blood comes out of the
vagina. Phase 2, is a repair period for the uterine lining. It is also the development
period for an 2. ____________ to mature. Phase 3, is also called the 3.
_____________ period. It is when egg is released by the ovary. The egg cell will
then travel along the oviduct and waits for the sperm cell. Lastly, Phase 4, is the
period when the uterus prepares for a possible 4.______________ and
implantation by making the uterine lining grow and 5.____________.

V. Reflection

Why is it important to understand menstrual cycle?

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Guide Questions:
1. Menstrual Cycle is a monthly series of hormonal changes leading to egg maturation and Activity 1:
uterine preparation for a possible pregnancy.
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3. The 4 stages of Menstrual Cycle are Phase 1 or Menstrual Stage, Phase 2 or Follicular
stage, Phase 3 or Ovulation Stage and Phase 4 or Luteal Stage.
Phase 1 or Menstrual Phase is when the uterus lining breaks down and blood comes
out of the vagina. This is called the menstrual flow. The first day of menstruation is the
first day of the menstrual cycle.
Phase 2 or Follicular Phase. The uterine lining becomes thin right after the
menstruation. Menstrual flow usually lasts for five days. At day 6 to 13, the uterine lining
will gradually thicken for it undergoes a period of repair. The egg also undergoes a
period of development for maturation.
Phase 3 or Ovulation Phase. The mature egg is released. This Period is called
ovulation. The mature egg then travels from the ovary to the fallopian tube as it goes
to the uterus. At this stage, the process of fertilization may take place.
Phase 4 or Luteal Stage. The lining of the uterus becomes thicker in preparation for
implantation of the fertilized egg. If fertilization takes place, the lining of the uterus stays
in place. Likewise, no new eggs are released. If the fertilization does not take place,
menstruation happens. The next menstrual cycle is then about to begin.
4. The lining of the uterus called the endometrium becomes thicker in preparation for
implantation of the fertilized egg.
5. Menstrual Cycle in female is important because it is the body’s way of releasing tissues that
are no longer need.
Activity 2
1. menstruation
2. egg
3. ovulation
4. fertilization
5. thicken
Reflection
Why is it important to understand menstrual cycle?
It is important to understand menstrual cycle so that the students, especially the girls
will understand the change that is happening in their body as they reach their puberty stage.
Understanding well the menstrual cycle will help them take care of themselves and it will help
them make god decisions.
Activity 1:
Answer Key VI.
Template No. 1

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VII. Other References

Dela Cruz, Garcia, Lopez, and Sarte; Science Beyond Borders,Textbook-Grade 5

LR Portal, I.D. 6334;

https://www.google.com/search?q=menstrual+cycle&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwjT3
NirhtzqAhUwHKYKHfgOBTgQ2