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Introduction/Review of Grade 5 Puberty Unit
Introduction/Review of Grade 5 Puberty Unit
Lesson Goals
• Remind students about the purpose of the family activities (to encourage
communication between students and a parent/guardian or other trusted adult) and
discuss the importance of identifying an adult with whom students can talk to about
healthy relationships and other important topics
• Review the structure of the male and female reproduction systems and understand
their function during sexual Intercourse
• Summarize important take-aways
• "Ticket-to-Leave" anonymous questions in question box. Questions answered from
previous lesson Terms Used Cervix Circumcision Clitoris
Erection
Fallopian tubes
Foreskin
Labia Menstruation Nocturnal Emission (wet dreams)
Ovaries
Ovulation
Penis Scrotum
Sperm
Semen
Testes
Urethra
Uterus
Vagina
Vulva
Vas deferens
SEL Skills
Self-awareness
Social awareness Materials: Whiteboard/Smarboard or Poster Paper, A Unique Box to serve as the
Anonymous Question Box, Index Cards or Small Pieces of Paper, and Student Packets
with Handouts: The Structure of the Male Reproductive System, The Structure of the
Female Reproductive System.
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Activity 1: Review of Puberty
Social - Emotional - Physical Changes that occur during puberty
~ The purpose of this activity is to review information that students learned in grade 5
about puberty: What is puberty? What are the physical - social and emotional changes
that occur during puberty?
Pass out the handout - Review of 5th Grade Puberty Unit
Ask students to take a minute and reflect back upon the information they learned in fifth
grade about puberty. Prompt them to think about all the social, emotional and physical
changes that the human body experiences during puberty and then complete the
statements on the student reflection sheet.
Three things I remember learning about puberty are:
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Two things I that I found most interesting about puberty are:
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2.
One question I still have questions about is:
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Student Reflection Sheet
Please take a minute and reflect back upon the information you learned in fifth grade
about puberty. Think about all the social, emotional and physical changes that the
human body experiences during puberty and then complete the statements below.
Three things I remember learning about puberty are:
1.
2.
3.
Two things I that I found most interesting about puberty are:
1.
2.
One question I still have questions about is:
1.
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Activity 2: Review the Structure of the Male Reproductive System
~ The purpose of this activity is to review the structure and function of the male
reproductive system and to understand the function of the male reproduction system
during sexual intercourse. Sexual intercourse will be presented as a behavior that
occurs between two romantically committed adults as part of a loving relationship.
Pass out the handout - The Structure of the Male Reproductive System
Students will see an unlabeled diagram of the male reproductive system. Tell them that
todayʼs lesson will focus on a review of the parts of the male reproductive system. You
will read from a list of words they learned in 5th grade. Each word represents a part of
the male reproductive system. Tell them that you want to see how many of the body
parts they remember. Ask students to fill fill in the diagram with the word as you read it.
Once students have had time to fill in their diagrams - go over each term and show
them where it belongs on the diagram.
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Review the structure and function of the male reproductive system
Review the maturation process of the male reproductive system
Review the vocabulary associated with the male anatomy
Review the process of sperm production and ejaculation
Have students summarize
• Something I remembered from my 5th grade puberty unit
• Something I had forgotten from my 5th grade puberty unit
NOTE: Some students may be embarrassed to talk about the body parts and functions
of the reproductive system. Emphasize that this information is important for keeping
people healthy and safe. Another way to counter this discomfort and enable students to
feel positive about the lesson is to engage them in trying to figure out the answers as
you pose questions or provide clues. This encourages students to begin to use the
proper language and reinforces the material in a fun way.
Alternative Activity: “WHAT AM I”
~ The purpose of this activity is to provide an alternative way for students to match the
anatomical and physiological terms with the appropriate definitions.
“I am about the width of a piece of uncooked spaghetti, and I am the tube that carries
sperm from the testes to the seminal vesicle.” [Vas deferens]
“I am the male sex cell.” (Sperm)
“I am the hormone that the testes produce.” (Testosterone)
“I am the average number of sperm in a pre-ejaculation.” (20,000)
“I am the average number of sperm in an ejaculation.” (300-500 million)
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“I am the two fluids that travel down the urethra in the male body.”
(Semen/ejaculate and urine).
“My job is to keep the testicles 2-3 degrees cooler than the rest of the body.” (Scrotum)
“I am the time in a young manʼs life when he starts producing sperm.”
(Puberty/between the ages of 11 and 15)
Vocabulary for the Structure of the Male Reproductive System
Scrotum: A skin sack that holds testes outside the body.
Testes (singular is testicle): Organs that produce sperm and testosterone.
Vas deferens: Tubes that carry sperm from the testes to the urethra.
Urethra: A tube that can carry sperm or urine out of the body.
Penis: An organ made of soft, spongy tissue and blood vessels, used for reproduction,
urination, and pleasure.
Foreskin: A loose skin that covers the head of the penis; all males are born with
foreskin.
Circumcision: The removal of loose skin (called Foreskin) which covers the end of the
penis. This is often done when the boy is newborn. It can be done (or not done) for
personal, religious or cultural reasons.
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Vocabulary Associated with the Function of the Male Reproductive System
Sperm: The male sex cells that are produced by the testicles. They can only be seen
through a microscope. They are so tiny that 10,000 sperm can fit on a period at the end
of a sentence. Sperm are carried in a liquid called semen.
Semen: The fluid released by the penis at the time of ejaculation. It contains sperm and
seminal fluid made by the other glands to nourish and transport sperm. In each
ejaculation, up to a teaspoon of semen is released with over 400 million sperm cells.
Erection: This is when the penis gets larger and stiffer and rises. This happens
because the spongy tissue in the penis fills with blood. An erection can happen when a
male is physically stimulated or sometimes for no reason at all (which can be quite
embarrassing). Almost all males have erections on and off while they sleep.
Nocturnal Emission (wet dreams): This is when a boy has an ejaculation at night,
during his sleep. Sometimes it might be because a boy has a dream that arouses his
feelings. Other times, it happens because the boy needs to release (ejaculate) the
sperm and semen it has be producing. A wet dream can be embarrassing because a
boy might wake up and find a small wet area on his pajamas or sheets. Wet dreams are
a normal experience during puberty.
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Activity 3: Review the Structure of the Female Reproductive System
~ The purpose of this activity is to review the structure and function of the female
reproductive system and to understand the function of the female reproduction system
during sexual intercourse. Sexual intercourse will be presented as a behavior that
occurs between two romantically committed adults as part of a loving relationship.
Pass out the handout - The Structure of the Female Reproductive System
Students will see an unlabeled diagram of the female reproductive system. Tell them
that todayʼs lesson will focus on a review of the parts of the female reproductive system.
You will read from a list of words they learned in 5th grade. Each word represents a
part of the female reproductive system. Tell them that you want to see how many of the
body parts they remember. Ask students to fill in the diagram with the word as you read
it. Once students have had time to fill in their diagrams - go over each term and show
them where it belongs on the diagram.
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Review the structure and function of the female reproductive system
Review the maturation process of the female reproductive system
Review the vocabulary associated with the female anatomy
Review the process of ovulation and menstruation
Have students summarize
• Something I remembered from my 5th grade puberty unit
• Something I had forgotten from my 5th grade puberty unit
NOTE: Some students may be embarrassed to talk about the body parts and functions
of the reproductive system. Emphasize that this information is important for keeping
people healthy and safe. Another way to counter this discomfort and enable students to
feel positive about the lesson is to engage them in trying to figure out the answers as
you pose questions or provide clues. This encourages students to begin to use the
proper language and reinforces the material in a fun way.
Alternative Activity: “WHAT AM I”
~ The purpose of this activity is to provide an alternative way for students to match the
anatomical and physiological terms with the appropriate definitions.
“I am about the width of three strands of hair, and I am the tube that an egg
travels down to get to the uterus.” (Fallopian tubes)
“ I am the part of the body in which a fertilized egg implants and a pregnancy
begins.” (Uterus)
“I am the part of the body that controls the reproductive system.” (Brain)
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“I am the folds of fleshy tissue on the outermost part of the vulva.” (Labia)
“I am the hormones that the ovaries produce.” (Estrogen and Progesterone)
“I am the average length of a womanʼs period.” (3-7 days)
“I am the part of the uterus that is shed during menstruation.”
(Endometrium, or Uterine Lining)
Vocabulary Associated with the structure of the Female Reproductive System
Ovaries: Organs that contain egg cells (singular- ovum, plural- ova) and produce
hormones (estrogen, progesterone) that cause body changes, ovulation, and
menstruation.
Fallopian tubes: Small tubes that carry the egg from the ovaries to the uterus. This is
where sperm will join with or fertilize an egg, which is the first step necessary for
pregnancy to happen.
Uterus: The pear-shaped, muscular reproductive organ from which women menstruate
and where a pregnancy develops.
Cervix: The part of the uterus that contains the opening to the vagina.
Vagina: A passageway that connects the uterus and the outside of the body. It serves
as the birth canal and a passageway for menstrual fluids to leave the body and is also
used for pleasure.
Clitoris: A small external mound of skin located above the opening of the vagina. The
nerve endings in the clitoris are sensitive to touch.
Urethra: The tube that carries urine out of the body.
Vulva: A womanʼs external sex organs, including the clitoris, urethra, both sets of labia,
and the opening to the vagina.
Labia: The outer and inner labia (also called “lips”) are two folds of fleshy tissue on the
outermost parts of the vulva. The outer lips are closer to the legs. Pubic hair grows
there on most adolescents and adult women. The inner lips protect the inner vulva and
do not have pubic hair.
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Vocabulary Associated with the Function of the Female Reproductive System
Ovulation: The menstrual cycle is critical to reproduction and is important for both
males and females to understand. About once per month, an egg is release from the
ovary (this process is called “ovulation”). Female hormones prepare the inside lining of
the uterus for a possible pregnancy. If a pregnancy doesnʼt happen, the egg and lining
of the uterus are shed through the vagina during menstruation.
Menstruation: Women release a little blood and tissue from their vagina about once a
month (every 28 days but the range is from 21-35 days). Most women start this at about
age 12, but it can be different from person to person (e.g. between the ages of 8-18).
This is called a period. Itʼs a sign that a girlʼs body is capable of having a baby. The flow
may start out a brownish-red color and then change to deep red. The blood comes out
slowly but is usually heavier for 2 or 3 days. Females respond differently to
menstruation. Some girls and women have cramps, moodiness and breast tenderness
associated with their monthly period, but many people have no negative symptoms at
all. The period usually lasts about one week, goes away and returns in about another
month.
Women stop menstruating between the ages of 45 and 55 years of age. This is another
time of change for the female body, called menopause.
When a female has her period she may use a pad or a sanitary napkin to absorb the
flow of blood. As girls get older they may chose to use a tampon instead of a pad. A pad
fits inside the femaleʼs underwear where it absorbs the menstrual flow as it exits the
body. A tampon is inserted just inside the vagina where it can absorb the menstrual flow
before it leaves the body.
Both pads and tampons should be changed every few hours. Regular changing
prevents build up of bacteria and eliminates odor. Naturally, if the period is heavy, one
should change pads more often because they may get saturated more quickly.
Pads and tampons should be wrapped in toilet paper and placed in the wastebasket.
They should never be flushed down the toilet. Panty shields may be used when a
femaleʼs period is almost over and a pad is no longer necessary.
Explain that menstruation is a natural process that all females experience. Some girls
will experience some cramping or discomfort. This is normal. Exercise can help to
diminish the pain. Girls should talk to their parents about any pain they are
experiencing.
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Activity 4: Summary of Important Take-Aways
~ The purpose of this activity is to give students an opportunity to recall some key points
that they remember from their 5th grade Growth & Development unit and to summarize
what they learned in this class.
Have students summarize
• Something I remembered from my 5th grade puberty unit
• Something I had forgotten from my 5th grade puberty unit
• Key points covered in this class
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