Reproduction Phases Of Life In Humans
Chapter Name : Reaching The Age Of Adolescence |
Sub Topic Code : 103_08_10_05_01 |
Topic Name : Reproduction Phases Of Life In Humans |
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Sub Topic Name : Menstrual Cycle |
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Introduction
Menstrual cycle - The physiological changes that occur in a fertile female for the purpose of sexual reproduction and fertilization. It's a 28 day cycle
Pre-Requisites:
What is menstrual cycle, what is it's significance?
Activity:
Videos which show how egg is released and what happens if fertilization does not occur
Real Life Question:
What is menopause?
Key Words / FlashCards
| Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
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| Menstrual phase | Day 1 to 4 |
| Follicular phase | Day 5 - 13 |
| Ovulation | Day 13-16 |
| Luteal phase | Day 16- 28 |
| Ischemic phase | Day 27-28 |
Learning aids / Gadgets
| Gadgets | How it can be used |
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Practical examples around us
| Examples | Explainations |
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| Menstrual cycle | It confirms that women is fertile and if a female misses her menstruation in 2-3 months then she can be pregnant. |
| Menopause | The end of menstrual cycle. Occurs to women around the age of 45-50 |
What you learn in Theory:
What is menstrual cycle and the various phases involved in it
What you learn in Practice:
How menstrual cycle ensure women isn't pregnant.