Key Messages

Bodies have different reproductive parts which have a role in making babies.

Learning Intention

Students will:

  • Identify their current knowledge of reproductive anatomy.
  • Be provided with further information about reproductive anatomy.

Time

30 minutes

Required Resources

  • ‘Reproductive body parts’ worksheets.
  • ‘Reproductive body parts’ teacher reference sheets.
  • Pencils and marker pens.
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Teaching Notes

This activity allows students to revise their knowledge of the male and female reproductive systems. Please Note: It is important to note that all bodies are different. This can include differences in how someone's body looks or how someone feels about their gender. When we discuss bodies, we
often separate them into two categories – male and female. People who are intersex, transgender, or non-binary may not fit exactly into either of these categories. Because of this, where possible, the word ‘typically’ is used when referring to specific sexes or genders. Students should be encouraged to apply the information that is fitting for them and their individual body.

Procedure

  1. Distribute worksheets to students.
  2. Students to fill in the names for parts of the reproductive system that they can remember from previous years of sexuality education.
  3. Students can also include notes about the function of each part (Refer to the Reproductive system Teacher reference sheets, which specify the function of each body part and includes extra words
    that young people may have questions about).
  4. On completion of this task, provide an opportunity to discuss the answers as a class, allowing students to make corrections and adjustments to their own diagrams (Refer to the Teacher reference
    sheets provided for completed diagrams).

Questioning

  1. Which parts of the reproductive systems did most people remember?
  2. Were there any parts that you hadn’t heard of before?
  3. What are some similarities and differences between the typical male and female reproductive systems?
  4. What changes occur to the reproductive systems at puberty?
  5. What people or sources of information can an individual access if they have any further questions?

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