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Reproduction Unit Plan (10 days)

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Assessment Statements

 

Male

6.6.1

Draw and label diagrams of the adult male and female reproductive systems.

 

6.6.4

List three roles of testosterone in males.

 

11.4.1

Annotate a light micrograph of testis tissue to show the location and function of interstitial cells (Leydig cells), germinal epithelium cells, developing spermatozoa and Sertoli cells.

 

11.4.2

Outline the processes involved in spermatogenesis within the testis, including mitosis, cell growth, the two divisions of meiosis and cell differentiation.

 

11.4.3

State the role of LH, testosterone and FSH in spermatogenesis.

 

11.4.6

Draw and label a diagram of a mature sperm and egg.

 

11.4.7

Outline the role of the epididymis, seminal vesicle and prostate gland in the production of semen.

 

 

Female

6.6.1

Draw and label diagrams of the adult male and female reproductive systems.

 

6.6.2

Outline the role of hormones in the menstrual cycle, including FSH (follicle stimulating hormone), LH (luteinizing hormone), estrogen and progesterone.

 

6.6.3

Annotate a graph showing hormone levels in the menstrual cycle, illustrating the relationship between changes in hormone levels and ovulation, menstruation and thickening of the endometrium.

 

11.4.4

Annotate a diagram of the ovary to show the location and function of germinal epithelium, primary follicles, mature follicle and secondary oocyte.

 

11.4.5

Outline the processes involved in oogenesis within the ovary, including mitosis, cell growth, the two divisions of meiosis, the unequal division of cytoplasm and the degeneration of polar body.

 

11.4.6

Draw and label a diagram of a mature sperm and egg.

 

11.4.8

Compare the processes of spermatogenesis and oogenesis, including the number of gametes and the timing of the formation and release of gametes.

 

Pregnancy and Birth

11.4.10

Outline the role of HCG in early pregnancy.

 

11.4.12

Explain how the structure and functions of the placenta, including its hormonal role in secretion of estrogen and progesterone, maintain pregnancy.

 

11.4.13

State that the fetus is supported and protected by the amniotic sac and amniotic fluid.

 

11.4.14

State that materials are exchanged between the maternal and fetal blood in the placenta.

 

11.4.15

Outline the process of birth and its hormonal control, including the changes in progesterone and oxytocin levels and positive feedback.

 

 

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What You Need to Know

Label parts of male and female reproductive systems

Identify and label cross sections of testis and ovary

Compare oogenesis with spermatogenesis

Describe the production of semen

Describe the hormonal interactions that lead to the menstrual cycle in humans

Explain the process of fertilization

Draw and label a diagram of a blastocyst

Explain the hormonal effects of pregnancy and childbirth

Describe the structure and function of the placenta

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Unit Activities List  

Male reproductive anatomy notes (doc)

Semen production notes

Testis histology lab

Spermatogenesis notes (docx)

Female reproductive anatomy notes (doc /ppt)

Ovary histology lab

Oogenesis notes (doc)

Spermatogenesis vs. oogenesis notes

Ovarian cycle notes

Menstrual cycle packet (pdf)

Embryonic development notes

Observing urchin embryonic development lab

Culturing frog embryos lab

Pregnancy and birth notes

Intimate universe video

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Key Terms

 

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Helpful Links

 

 

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