Science - Lesson #5: Menstruation

Lesson 5: Menstruation

Students will be able to extract information from an article in order to learn key concepts and vocabulary regarding menstruation.

I am successful when I can...

1) Discuss the menstruation and society's differing viewpoints on the topic.

2) I can explain what happens during menstruation

3) I can annotate a reading passage on the menstrual cycle

4) I can engage in a group discussion with diagrams of the female reproductive system and an egg cell

Reminder:

1) Quiz tomorrow

2) Test next Thursday

Part 1: Warm-Up

Part 2

Slow Reveal Graph

Lesson #5: Menstruation

Part 3: KWL Video

Directions:

Step 1) Fill out the "Know" and "Wonder" column of the KWL chart.

Step 2) Watch the video

Step 3) Fill out the learned column.

Part 4:

Active Reading / Search and Unseen

Lesson #5: Menstruation

Part 5: Take-Away

Key Concepts

Menstrual Cycle Phases: The menstrual cycle consists of four main phases—menstrual phase, follicular phase, ovulation, and luteal phase—each regulated by different hormone levels.
Hormonal Regulation: The cycle is controlled by the interaction of four key hormones: estrogen, progesterone, luteinizing hormone (LH), and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH).
Role of Hormones:

- FSH promotes follicle growth in the ovaries.
- LH triggers ovulation.
- Estrogen thickens the uterine lining.
- Progesterone maintains the uterine lining for possible pregnancy.

Uterine Lining Changes: The endometrium thickens during the cycle in preparation for pregnancy and is shed if the egg is not fertilized.

Menstruation: The shedding of the uterine lining, causing menstrual bleeding.

Ovulation: The release of an egg from the ovary.

Progesterone: A hormone that prepares the uterus for a potential pregnancy.

Estrogen: A hormone that controls the menstrual cycle and aids in thickening the uterine lining.

Uterus: A muscular organ where a fertilized egg can implant and develop.

Part 6: Exit Ticket