NATURAL SCIENCE - UNIT 3 - WE EMBRACE ADOLESCENCE

 ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGES

→ To identify and describe the organs that make up the male and female reproductive systems, understanding how each one works and the role they play in human reproduction.

→ To recognize and explain the primary and secondary sexual characteristics that distinguish males and females, and understand how these characteristics develop during puberty.

→ To learn about the process of human reproduction, including the stages of pregnancy from conception to birth, the physiological changes during labour, and the importance of lactation for newborn nutrition.

→ To analyze and talk about the physical transformations and emotional challenges that occur during adolescence, fostering awareness and healthy attitudes towards this stage of life.

→ To appreciate why it is essential to maintain good hygiene, adopt healthy habits, and seek medical care when necessary to protect the reproductive system and prevent diseases.

REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEMS

INVESTIGATION TIME!

Go to https://kidshealth.org/en/teens.html/ , read the questions and answer them. 

FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM

1. What are gametes?

2. What’s the name of the external part of the reproductive system?

3. Write the three purposes of the vagina:

4. The reproductive system enables a woman to: (four answers)

MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM

1. What is a zygote?

2. What’s the name of the male reproductive organs?

3. The penis is made up of two parts. Write the two names. 

4. How does the male reproductive system work?

The male reproductive system: (three answers)

PREGNANCY

Growing Up & Reproduction

How humans make or create new, similar people to continue life.

Adolescence (Puberty)

    • Physical Changes (Boys):Pimples, broader shoulders, voice deepens, muscle growth, facial/body hair.

    • Physical Changes (Girls):Pimples, wider hips, breast development, menstrual cycle begins.

    • Internal Changes: Hormones: testosterone (male), estrogen (female)

    • Emotional Changes: Mood and feeling swings.

Reproduction

    • Sexual Reproduction & Fertilization: Joining of sperm (male cells) and egg (female cells). It produces offspring. 

    • Asexual Reproduction: The one that plants do.

IMPORTANT QUESTIONS!

6ºA - Thursday, 26th of February

6ºB - Friday, 27th of February

1. What is puberty / adolescence? (Page 57)

2. Which are the changes that teenagers experiment during puberty? (Page 57 + blog)

3. Parts of the male / females reproductive system. (Page 50-51)

4. Female & male sex cells. (Page 52)

5. Explain the process of fertilization. (Page 53)

6. What is pregnancy? + Write the parts of the picture (Page 54)

7. How can we look after the reproductive system? Write four tips. (Page 56)

8. Summary - Complete the sentences (Page 62)