Lesson Plan in Science V

I. Objectives:
At the end of the lesson , the pupils should be able to :

a. Identify the phases of menstrual cycle and describe the process.

b. Accept that menstruation is a normal part of puberty and maturation.
c. Illustrate the phases of the menstrual cycle.
II. Subject Matter
The Menstrual Cycle

References
K-12 Curriculum Guide Grade 5
Science Beyond Boarders 5, p.54
The New Science Links 5, p.108-111
Online Sources

Materials
Powerpoint Presentation
Activity Sheets
Diagram of the Menstrual Cycle

III. Procedure
1. Engage
a. Review
Recap on the Physical Changes During Puberty
b. Motivation
Play a TV commercial about sanitary napkins or show pictures of different napkin
brands.
Napkin’s Commercial link: https://www.you tube.com/watch?v=eAxL9zeEyKl

Guide Questions:
 What can you observe in the video?
 Why do girls need to use to use these sanitary napkins?
 Have you ever wondered how a human develops inside the human body?
2. Explore
Introduce the term MENSTRUAL CYCLE and PREGNANCY.
Post diagram of menstrual cycle.
Use the powerpoint presentation to answer the game “Fluff or Bluff”.

Activity 1: “Know Me Better”

Guide Questions:
1. Based on the menstrual chart, when does menstrual flow begin?
2. How long does the female experience menstruation flow with in the cycle?
3. What makes menstrual cycle important among females?
4. How long does menstrual cycle last?
5. Identify the phases of menstrual cycle and describe each.

3. Explain
Group work activity : Reporting on their output in Activity 1
 4. Elaboration
Use the powerpoint presentation on the Phases of Menstrual Cycle for further
understanding of the topic.
Ask questions to the pupils for any clarifications.

Generalization:
What is menstruation?
What are the phases of menstrual cycle?
Why it is called a cycle?

Valuing:
Is menstruation a normal part of puberty and maturation?
How do we deal with it?

IV. Evaluation:
Modified True or False: Write T if the statement is correct, if the statement is
wrong write F then change the underlined word to make the statement right.

1. Throughout a woman’s life, she will regularly menstruate (have her menstrual
cycle ) once every year.
2. Menstruation is the process by which the inner lining of the uterus created
during ovulation is no longer needed and is discharged from the woman’s
body.
3. The last phase in the Menstrual Cycle is the release of an egg from the ovary.
4. Fertilization usually takes place in the vagina.
5. Ovulation is the release of mature egg in the ovary.

V. Assignment:

Illustrate the menstrual cycle.