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LESSON TITLE:
Combined Program – Boys & Girls
LESSON DESCRIPTION:
This teacher-led activity is designed to go more in depth into the changes that happen to both males and
females. The Coach re-introduces Ted Testosterone, Ella Estrogen, and Paula Progesterone to the
students. Coach then sends Ted, Ella, and Paula off on their journey to cause the changes associated
with puberty. The instructor will have the option to click on different parts of the body to see how puberty
affects them, as well as trace the path of the sperm and egg cell through the male and female body,
respectively.
GRADE LEVEL:
5, 6
INSTRUCTION PHASE:
Knowledge, Comprehension, Analysis
DURATION:
30-45 minutes
DELIVERY METHOD:
Educator-led in class activity or Individual
MATERIALS:
1. Computer, mouse, and large screen LCD/digital projector with link to the internet
2. Projector screen for front of classroom
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MANAGEMENT:
For this educator-led activity, students will be working in one large group or in two to three smaller
groups to watch the activity on the projection screen in the front of the classroom. This could also be
done as an individual activity with each student at their own computer and working at their own pace.
• This activity is meant to be a continuation of the introduction to Transformation Information 101. This
specific activity will be focused on the changes that happen to both males and females, and why and
how they happen.
• NOTE: After the male portion of the activity is complete, the female portion will begin automatically.
• The educator will need to reserve computer lab time for this activity. Please be aware that the
lesson activity after this one may also require the use of this same equipment. If needed, please
adjust equipment reservation time accordingly.
LESSON OBJECTIVES & STANDARDS:
Students will be able to:
1. Describe the sequence of physical changes from infancy through adolescence
2. Define puberty
3. Describe the adolescent stage of life
4. Describe the major physical and emotional changes that occur as young people approach
puberty
5. Explain the rate of individual development
6. Explain the function of the pituitary gland and why it is referred to as a “biological clock”
7. Identify the basic structures of the male and female reproductive systems and describe their
function
8. Describe the function of menstruation
9. Explain nocturnal emissions and why they occur
10. Explain what hormones are and the role they play in development
11. State three ways to cope with hormonal changes
12. Trace the journey completed by the egg and sperm through their respective reproductive system
13. Name the male and female cell of reproduction
14. Discuss the importance of personal hygiene during puberty
National Standards
Health: 1, 3
PA State Standards
Health, Safety and Physical Education: 10.1.6A, B
ANTICIPATORY SET:
If this activity is done as part of the Transformation Information e-Learning kit activities, begin by
reviewing what class topics have been discussed thus far. Review with students what the
Transformation Information 101 activity will cover and entail.
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Relate student experiences to the objectives of the lesson by asking the following:
What kinds of things start to happen to males?
What kinds of things start to happen to females?
Have you heard any scary stories about these changes?
Has anyone in your family every gone through these changes?
Were all of those changes the same?
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TEACHING – Input:
Lesson Terms
1. Adolescence is the stage of the life cycle between the ages of 11 and 21.
2. The organ that holds the urine received from the kidneys is called the bladder.
3. The egg is the female reproductive cell. It is also called the ovum.
4. An ejaculation is the expulsion of fluid containing about 300 million sperm cells from the erect
penis.
5. The epididymis is a 20 foot long, tightly coiled tubular sperm storage area on the back and upper
surface of the testes in which sperm matures.
6. The female hormone that produces secondary sexual characteristics and affects the menstrual
cycle is called estrogen.
7. The fallopian tubes are tubes between the ovary and the uterus through which the egg travels.
8. Fertilization occurs the moment the egg and sperm come together.
9. Hormones are special chemicals made by the body that cause changes.
10. The hypothalamus is a small area of the brain that helps control the reproductive functions as
well as many other important bodily functions.
11. Menstruation is the monthly discharge of blood and cells that are part of the lining of the uterus.
12. A nocturnal emission is a spontaneous ejaculation that occurs during sleep. It can also be
called a wet dream.
13. The ovary is a female gland that produces eggs and secretes hormones.
14. The penis is the male sex organ, also the male urinary organ.
15. The pituitary gland is a pea sized gland found at the base of the brain. It is called the master
gland or control gland because the hormones it produces control the other endocrine glands.
16. Progesterone is the female hormone that prepares the lining of the uterus for a fertilized egg.
17. The prostate gland is a male gland that secretes a fluid that becomes part of semen.
18. Puberty is the time in life when boys and girls become physically capable of producing offspring.
19. The scrotum is the sac-like pouch in the groin that regulates the temperature of the testes.
20. Semen is the fluid ejaculated from the erect penis that contains sperm.
21. The seminal vesicles are glands that add fluid to the sperm.
22. Sperm are the male sex cells.
23. Testes are the male gonads in the scrotum that secrete the hormone testosterone and produce
sperm.
24. Testosterone is the male hormone released into the bloodstream from the testes that causes the
male secondary sex characteristics to develop during puberty.
25. The urethra is the tub leading from the urinary bladder to the outside of the body.
26. The uterus is the body cavity in which the fetus develops.
27. The vagina is the birth canal.
28. The vas deferens is the tube for sperm cells; it extends from the epididymis in the scrotum to the
urethra.
TEACHING – Modeling:
• Students will gather as one large group or two-three smaller groups to watch the activity as it is
projected onto the large screen in the classroom. Once the activity is launched, the Coach will
appear and introduce the students to Combined Program – Boys and Girls.
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The activity begins with the Coach in the Transformation Information 101 classroom giving a brief
overview of some of the changes that begin to happen to males during puberty.
The Coach will then re-introduce Ted Testosterone, the hormone that is responsible for many of
the changes that happen to males during puberty. He will also introduce Julio, a young man who
is going through puberty.
After the Coach introduces Ted and Julio, he will send Ted on his journey through Julio’s body,
causing all of the changes associated with puberty.
The instructor (or student if working independently) will have options to click on the different parts
of Julio’s body that Ted is affecting. After clicking on a specific body part there will be information
presented as to just how puberty affects that part of the body. Other options the instructor will
have include “Growth Spurt and Body Hair”, and “Emotional Changes”.
Throughout this process, the instructor will have the option to move on to the next part of the
activity by simply clicking the “Continue” button at the bottom of the screen.
After the instructor has clicked on the “Continue” button, the activity will move on to a more
detailed description of the male reproductive system. Specifically, the students will trace the path
of the sperm through the male reproductive system.
After the reproductive system has been covered, the instructor will have the option to navigate
through the reproductive system at their own pace.
By clicking “Move forward” or “Move Backward” the instructor can trace the path of the sperm
through the reproductive system.
After this activity is completed, the instructor should hit the “Continue” button at the bottom of the
screen.
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After the male portion of the activity is complete, the female portion will begin automatically.
The activity begins with the Coach in the Transformation Information 101 classroom giving a brief
overview of some of the changes that begin to happen to females during puberty.
The Coach will then re-introduce Ella Estrogen and Paula Progesterone, the hormones that are
responsible for many of the changes that happen to females during puberty. He will also
introduce Keesha, a young woman who is going through puberty.
After the Coach introduces Ella, Paula, and Keesha, he will send Ella and Paula on their journey
through Keesha’s body, causing all of the changes associated with puberty.
The instructor (or student if working independently) will have options to click on the different parts
of Keesha’s body that Ella and Paula are affecting. After clicking on a specific body part there will
be information presented as to just how puberty affects that part of the body. Other options the
instructor will have include “Weight Gain”, “Emotional Changes”, and “Menstruation”.
The “Reproductive System” button will cover and show images of the different parts of the
reproductive system.
Throughout this process, the instructor will have the option to move on to the next part of the
activity by simply clicking the “Continue” button at the bottom of the screen.
If the instructor chooses “Menstruation”, the Coach will go over different facts regarding the
menstrual cycle. After this has been completed, the instructor will have the option to navigate
manually through the female reproductive system at their own pace.
By clicking “Move forward” or “Move Backward” the instructor can trace the path of the egg
through the reproductive system.
After this activity is completed, the instructor should hit the “Continue” button at the bottom of the
screen.
After the instructor (or student if working independently) has completed the navigation of the
reproductive system and has hit the “Continue” button, the activity will move to its conclusion.
The Coach will appear and give a small lecture of what it means to be capable of reproduction.
He will state the just because the body is PHYSICALLY ready for reproduction, it doesn’t mean
that person is socially, emotionally, mentally, and financially ready for parenthood.
TEACHING – Check for Understanding:
1. There are many similarities and differences in the sequence of puberty from infancy through
adolescence between males and females.
• What changes are specific to males?
• What changes are specific to females?
• What changes are specific to both males and females?
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2. Puberty is defined as the time in life when boys and girls become physically capable of producing
offspring.
• When does this happen in girls?
• When does this happen in boys?
• Will everyone go through it in the same way?
3. Adolescence is the stage of the life cycle between the ages of 11 and 21.
• When does adolescence happen?
• Will it happen at the same time for everyone?
• Where does puberty fit into adolescence?
4. There are many physical and emotional changes that occur for both males and females as puberty
approaches.
• What are some examples of emotional changes in males?
• What are some examples of physical changes in males?
• What are some examples of emotional changes in females?
• What are some examples of physical changes in females?
5. The rate of individual development varies from person to person.
• Will everyone be the same?
• What kinds of things will be different?
• What if I am first? Last?
6. The pituitary gland is a pea sized gland found at the base of the brain. It is called the “biological
clock”, “master gland” or “control gland” because the hormones it produces control the other
endocrine glands, thus controlling when puberty starts as well as the rate of development.
• Where is the pituitary gland?
• How big is it?
• What is its job?
7. The only body system that differs between males and females is the reproductive system.
• What are the testes?
• What is the vas deferens?
• Where is the uterus?
• Where is the cervix?
8. Menstruation is the monthly discharge of blood and cells that are part of the lining of the uterus.
• What is the function of menstruation?
• When will it start?
• Is menstruation specific to females?
• How long does menstruation take?
9. A nocturnal emission is a spontaneous ejaculation that occurs during sleep. It can also be called a
wet dream.
• Can wet dreams happen to females?
• Will nocturnal emissions happen to everyone?
• Will they every stop?
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10. Hormones are special chemicals made by the body that cause changes.
• Which hormones are specific to males?
• Which hormones are specific to females?
• Do males have any estrogen in their bodies?
• Do females have any testosterone in their bodies?
11. Ways to cope with hormonal changes include: exercise, eating a healthy diet, getting plenty of rest,
and being sure to stay clean.
• How will exercise help?
• How will proper nutrition help?
• Why do I need to stay clean?
• What will extra rest do for me?
12. The sperm cell begins in the testes, travels through the coils of the epididymis, enters the body
through the vas deferens, passes by the prostate gland and seminal vesicles (where fluid is added,
creating semen) and exits the body through the urethra which is a single tube in the penis. The
female egg cell begins in the ovary, travels down the fallopian tube and enters the uterus. The egg
will leave the body through the vagina, or the “birth canal”.
• How long does it take for the sperm to mature?
• Where are the sperm created?
• Where are the eggs located?
• Do females produce eggs throughout their lives?
13. The male cell of reproduction is the sperm; the female cell of reproduction is the egg, or ovum.
• Have the males had sperm since they were babies?
• Have the females had egg cells since they were babies?
• How many egg cells to females have?
• How many sperm cells to males create every day?
14. Hygiene is important during puberty because body odor and acne is a direct result of many of the
hormonal changes that happen during this time in their lives.
• How often should be shower?
• When should we use deodorant?
• What types of facial cleansing products can we use?
CLOSURE:
Review key points of the lesson to help students form a coherent understanding of the lesson
objectives. Ask students to tell or show you what they have learned, using questions similar to those
found in Check for Understanding.