Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to understand the basic concepts of the reproductive system in humans.
Materials and Prep
- Pen and paper
- Internet access for research (optional)
No prior knowledge is required for this lesson.
Activities
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Research and Draw: Use your pen and paper to research and draw a labeled diagram of the male reproductive system. Include the following parts: testes, epididymis, vas deferens, prostate gland, and penis.
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Research and Label: Research and label the female reproductive system. Draw a diagram and include the following parts: ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, cervix, and vagina.
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Compare and Contrast: Write a short paragraph comparing and contrasting the male and female reproductive systems. Include at least three similarities and three differences.
Third Grade Talking Points
- "The reproductive system is a part of our bodies that allows us to have babies."
- "In males, the reproductive system includes the testes, which make sperm, and the penis, which delivers the sperm to the female."
- "In females, the reproductive system includes the ovaries, which make eggs, and the uterus, where a baby can grow."
- "Both males and females have different parts that work together to create new life."
- "Some similarities between the male and female reproductive systems are that they both have organs that produce reproductive cells (sperm or eggs) and that they both have organs that help deliver those cells."
- "Some differences between the male and female reproductive systems are that males have testes and females have ovaries, and that females have a uterus where a baby can grow while males do not."