Unit 8: Reproductive system
Duration of Days: 20
The anatomical structures of the male and female reproductive systems; the role of the pituitary and gonadal hormones (FSH, LH, Estrogen, Testosterone); the stages of the menstrual cycle and spermatogenesis; and the physiological milestones of fetal development and parturition (birth).
Model the hormonal feedback loops of the menstrual cycle; investigate the cellular process of meiosis in gamete formation; analyze the impact of environmental factors on fertility; and map the developmental stages of a zygote into a fetus.
Students will create "Hormone Tracking" graphs, simulate the process of fertilization and cleavage, and present a "Bioethical Case Study" regarding reproductive technologies or neonatal health.
| Lesson # | Lesson Title | Duration of Days |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gametogenesis & Meiosis (The Cellular Foundation) | 4 |
| 2 | The Endocrine Orchestrator (Hormonal Regulation) | 4 |
| 3 | Reproductive Anatomy & The Path of the Gamete | 4 |
| 4 | Development & Gestation (Homeostasis of Pregnancy) | 4 |
| 5 | Systemic Challenges & Bioethics | 4 |