GRADE 7FEMALE & MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEMS

In this lesson, the teacher will direct teach the male and female reproductive systems. Students will label the internal and

external parts of the female reproductive system and explain the function and purpose of each part. Students will also label

the internal and external parts of the male reproductive system and explain the function and purpose of each part. The teacher will engage students in a discussion about reliable and unreliable sources of sexual health information. The students will create a

list of questions about their body for a family doctor

TODAY’S OBJECTIVE

• Describe the male and female reproductive systems.

• Identify sources of information about sexual health

TEACHER NOTES: CREATING A SAFE SPACE

• Estimated Time: 5 minutes

• Activate Prior Knowledge/Engage

1. Begin lesson by establishing ground rules conducive towards a “safe” space.

2. Due to the sensitive nature of these topics, remind students to avoid

speaking about experiences of their fellow classmates.

3. Let students suggest rules or limits of their own for the class to be mindful of

throughout the discussion.

CREATING A SAFE SPACE

What are some ground rules we can agree upon to

make this a safe space to talk about a sensitive

topic?

TEACHER NOTES: FEMALE ANATOMY DIAGRAMS

• Estimated Time: 10 minutes

• ELL & SpEd Strategy: Mixed-Ability Partners, Word Bank

TEACHER NOTES: FEMALE ANATOMY DIAGRAMS (CONT.)

Word Bank

❑Fallopian Tube

❑Cervix

❑Ovary

❑Uterus

❑Clitoris

❑Urethra

❑Anus

❑Vaginal Opening

❑Labia Majora

❑Labia Minora

TEACHER NOTES: MALE ANATOMY DIAGRAMS

• Estimated Time: 10 minutes

• ELL & SpEd Strategy: Mixed-Ability Partners, Word Bank

TEACHER NOTES: MALE ANATOMY DIAGRAMS (CONT.)

Word Bank

❑Scrotum

❑Penis

❑Urethra

❑Bladder

❑Prostate Gland

❑Rectum

❑Testicle

❑Vans deferens

❑Anus

❑Seminal Vesicle

TEACHER NOTES: VOCABULARY MATCHING GAME

• Estimated Time: 10 minutes

• ELL & SpEd Strategy: Mixed-Ability Partners

• Combine the male and female vocabulary words into one

game and remove the repetitive ones.

TEACHER NOTES: VOCABULARY MATCHING GAME (CONT.)

VOCABULARY MATCHING GAME

Teacher Notes: Analyzing Health Resources

Estimated Time: 10-15 Minutes

• This section begins with a Turn & Talk. Give students a few minutes to

discuss the question “How do you know if what you are reading or hearing

is credible and reliable information?”

• Teacher facilitates discussion on how to identify credible sources of

information

• Students work in partners to determine if a source is credible

ANALYZING SOURCES OF HEALTH INFORMATION

Health information comes in all shapes and sizes.

The internet has increased our access to all sorts of sources of health information.

Turn & Talk

How do you know if what you

are reading or hearing is credible

and reliable information?

Reliable Information

1. Author -- Is there an Author listed?

2. Date -- Is it recent or was it published long ago?

3. Sources -- Is the information supported with citations and sources?

4. Domain -- Is it the information from a .com/.org/.net OR is it .edu?

5. Writing Style -- Is it clear and understandable? Is it free from errors?

With a partner, complete the ‘Understanding Reliability’ worksheet.

Each of you will do your own, but you may discuss each source of

information together. When you are finished, find a new partner and

compare your responses.

Questions???

Take Home Exit Ticket:

Write down 2-3 questions that you have about your sexual health. These are

questions that you can take home to ask a parent/guardian, trusted adult or a

family doctor.

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