Lesson Plan: B2.2.02

Hamble Lesson Observation Plan
Learning About
How are hormones involved in reproduction?
Keywords:
  • Uterus : The part of the female reproductive system where a fertilised egg will mature into fetus. (1)
  • Puberty : The period at which an organism begins to mature into an adult. (1)
  • Reproduction : The process of creating offspring from one or two parents. (1)
  • Hormones : Chemical messengers that travel in the bloodstream. (1)
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(Thinking Map)
Students should be able to describe the roles of hormones in human reproduction, including the menstrual cycle.

During puberty reproductive hormones cause secondary sex characteristics to develop. What do reproductive hormones do to the body during puberty?

Label a diagram for male and female for where the reproductive hormones are produced. HT Create a timeline. GF : How are hormones linked to mental illness?
Oestrogen is the main female reproductive hormone produced in the ovary. What is the main female reproductive hormone and where is it produced?

Circus task for the different hormones (info into a table).
At puberty eggs begin to mature and one is released approximately every 28 days. This is called ovulation What is ovulation and how often does it occur?
Testosterone is the main male reproductive hormone produced by the testes and it stimulates sperm production. Where is testosterone produced and what is its role?
Several hormones are involved in the menstrual cycle of a woman. Is there just one hormone involved in the menstruation of women or are there several?
Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) causes maturation of an egg in the ovary. What is the role of follicle stimulating hormone?
Luteinising hormone (LH) stimulates the release of the egg. What is the role of luteinising hormone?
Oestrogen and progesterone are involved in maintaining the uterus lining Which hormones are involved in maintaining the uterus lining?
(HT only) Students should be able to explain the interactions of FSH, oestrogen, LH and progesterone, in the control of the menstrual cycle (HT only) How do FSH, LH, oestrogen and progesterone interact in the menstrual cycle?
(HT only) Students should be able to extract and interpret data from graphs showing hormone levels during the menstrual cycle. Which of the hormones shows the sharpest spike in a graph of hormone levels during the menstrual cycle?
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