Subject(s): Science

Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12

Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Internet Connection, LCD Projector

Instructional Time: 2 Hour(s) 30 Minute(s)

Resource supports reading in content area:Yes Freely Available: Yes

Keywords: Seminal vesicle, testes, prostate gland, urethra, penis, scrotum, epididymis, vas deferens, ovaries, oviduct (fallopian tubes), uterus, vagina, cervix, implantation, morula, blastocyst, gastrulation, neurulation, amniotic fluid, amnion, placenta, umbilical cord, amniotic sac, reproduction

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Students will:

Assessing Prior Knowledge: Why do organisms need to reproduce? Students should recall that organisms need to reproduce to continues as a species.

The teacher can review the concept maps of the reproductive system on the board.

Commit and Toss: This can be done at the end of the unit. Ask the class the question "Why is it important for a woman to be cautious of her diet and health during the first trimester of pregnancy?" The students answer the question on a small piece of paper and toss their paper across the room. The teacher calls on other students to read the answers. The teacher can make comments on the answers.

The card activity can be colored for visual learners. The activity can be cut into individual cards. The students can use the book as a resource.

High Level Extension - Students can explore the ethics and dilemmas of teen pregnancy as well as the changes that occur during pregnancy.

Students can explore the case study Amber's Secret.

The teacher may want to create the worksheet to accompany the NOVA episode "Life's Greatest Miracle."

The teacher may want to check the local school/district media centers to see if they carry a copy of the video.

The teacher needs to make a class set of the Reproductive Cards ahead of the activity.

Contributed by: Cathy Organt

Name of Author/Source: Cathy Organt

District/Organization of Contributor(s): Escambia

Is this Resource freely Available? Yes

Access Privileges: Public

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Human Reproduction - CPALMS