Week 3 w/b 12/05 Week 4 w/b 19/05 Week 5 w/b 26/05 Week 6 w/b 02/06

Curriculum learning objectives:

PUBERTY Identify and classify the changes experienced during puberty. Explain the changes in terms of hormones. REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEMS Name the structure of male and female reproductive systems and explain their function.

FERTILISATION

Describe the process of fertilisation and explain in term of gametes fusing.

GESTATION

Describe how an embryo develops in to a baby and explain the role of the umbilical cord and placenta.

TWINS

Explain the developmental differences between identical and non-identical twins.

BIRTH

Consider the conditions required for healthy foetal development and effects of premature birth.

MENSTRUAL CYCLE Describe the stages of the menstrual hormones and link to the role of specific hormones. REVIEW Consolidate key learning ASSESSMENT Assess progress CONTRACEPTION Identify a range of different contraception methods. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of each type.

SPEEDY SPERM – HSW Describe how diet and drugs affect health and evaluate the strength of scientific evidence INFERTILITY Identify and explain some causes of infertility POSTER PRESENTATION Demonstrate in depth understanding on one aspect of the unit.

Student learning outcomes:

PUBERTY Write responses to a ‘problem page’ explaining the issues using knowledge of hormones and puberty. REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEMS Label diagrams of male and female reproductive systems and understand the design.

FERTILISATION

Create a labelled diagram to explain fertilisation. Understand how sex cells develop to embryos.

GESTATION

Outline the growth and developmental stages of a fetus.

TWINS

Produce a flow chart to show the differences from fertilisation in development of identical and non-identical twins.

BIRTH Students act as a medical advisor to communicate the process of birth and effects of premature birth

MENSTRUAL CYCLE Students create a timeline to show the stages of the menstrual cycle in relation to uterus lining and ovum development. REVIEW Complete a group mind map. ASSESSMENT Complete short test. CONTRACEPTION Students go on a research hunt to complete a table of the various contraception methods and communicate the advantages and disadvantages in terms of reliability, contraception, and prevention of STIs.

SPEEDY SPERM Students create drawings to communicate the effects of different drugs on sperm. INFERTILITY Present information on cause/s of infertility to the class. POSTER PRESENTATION Create an informative poster on one of the lessons from the unit for display.

Discovery Bay International School Unit Plan Unit Title: REPRODUCTION

Year 7 Term 3 Teachers: Mikaela Parker