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Taking Care for the Reproductive
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Quarter 2 - Module 4: Care for the Reproductive Organs
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Quarter 2 - Module 4
Taking Care of the
Reproductive Organs

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 Table of Contents
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COVER PAGE
COPYRIGHT PAGE
TITILE PAGE ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
INTRODUCTORY MESSAGE -----------------------------------------------------------
TABLE OF CONTENTS -------------------------------------------------------------------

Lesson 1: Giving ways of taking care of the reproductive organs

What I Need to Know..................................................................................1

What I Know .............................................................................................1
What’s In ....................................................................................................3
What Is New...............................................................................................3
What Is It ...................................................................................................4
What’s More ..............................................................................................5
What I Have Learned..................................................................................6
What I Can Do............................................................................................7

Assessment: (Post-Test) ....................................................................8

Key to Answers................................................................................... 9-10

References..........................................................................................11
 What I Need to Know

This module gives you information on how to care the reproductive organs
properly. The reproductive organs are very sensitive parts of the body. Lack of
proper care can result to discomfort and even illness.

In this module you will learn the proper care for the reproductive organ of boys
and girls. It is here that you will learn some hygienic practices.

At the end of this module you are expected to:

1. State proper ways of maintaining health and hygiene of the reproductive

system.
2. Practice healthful habits to maintain a hygienic reproductive system
3. Infer how diseases can affect the reproductive system.

To achieve the objective cited above, you are to do the following:

• Take your time reading the lessons carefully.
• Follow the directions and/or instructions in the activities and exercises
diligently.

• Answer all the given tests and exercises.

Reminders to the Learners:

1. Answer every activity smartly and diligently.
2. Write your answer as specified in the Direction for every activity.
3. Check your own answer based on the prepared Answer Key found at the
end of every lesson of this module.
 Lesson Ways of Taking Care of the Reproductive organs

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To protect ourselves and others from illness, we need to have good personal
hygiene. Taking care of the reproductive organs contributes to the overall health of
the person.

The reproductive organs are very sensitive parts of the body. Lack of proper
care can result to discomfort and even illness. This lesson will teach you the proper
hygiene to avoid discomfort and prevent serious illnesses.

What I Need to Know

In this lesson, you will learn how to:

1. Practice healthful habits to maintain a hygienic reproductive system

2. State proper ways of maintaining health and hygiene of the reproductive
system.
3. Infer how diseases can affect the reproductive system.

What I Know

Test A
Directions:. List down ways on how you can take care of your reproductive organ.
Write your answers on your Science Activity Notebook.

Female Male
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

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B: Write True if it shows proper care of the reproductive organs and False if not.

________1. Seek medical advice if you feel something wrong with your
reproductive organ.
_______2. It is also right for the boys to borrow underwear from their brother.
_________3. Always sit comfortable in a public toilet.
_________4. Circumcision can make the penis clean.
_________5. Use clean underwear every day.

C. Choose the letter of the best answer.

1. Which is NOT a change observed in a boy’s body during puberty?

a. development of voice
b. broadening of shoulders
c. development of breast
d. growth of hair in the armpit

2. Which is NOT a change observed in a girl’s body?

a. broadening of hips
b. development of muscles
c. development of breasts
d. occurrence of menstruation

3. Which of the following changes in puberty does not occur in males?

a. enlargement of sex organs
b. pubic hair growth
c. growth spurts
d. hips become round and wide

4. How many days does a normal menstrual cycle occur?

a. 7 days
b. 14 day
c. 21 days
d. 28 days

D. Explain the following questions briefly.

1. What are the proper ways of taking care of the reproductive organs?
Answer __________________________________
2. How can moderate exercises help relieve menstrual cramps?
cramps?
Answer: _______________________________________________
3. How does circumcision help in maintaining the cleanliness of the penis?
Answer: _______________________________________________
4. Christine had her first menstruation last month. On the second month,
she suffered severe menstrual pain. To whom should she talk about her
condition, mother or father? why?
Answer: _______________________________________________
5. Why do you need to take care of your reproductive system?
Answer: ______________________________________________

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 What’s In

You have noticed that there are changes happening in your body and you
don’t feel good about it. Your mother noticed it and reminded you to always take
good care of your reproductive organs. What will you do? How are you going to do
about it? Why is it important to take good care of your reproductive system?

In this lesson, you will find out the healthful habits to maintain a hygienic
reproductive system, the proper ways of maintaining health and hygiene of the
reproductive system and how diseases can affect the reproductive system.

What’s New

Activity 1: Check yourself!

Directions: Check the column that tells how much you take care of your
reproductive system. Write your answer on your Science Activity Notebook.

Daily Hygiene Checklist

Healthful Habits Always Sometimes Never

1. I Take a bath every day.
2. I wash my sex organs with
soap and water.
3. I wear clean underwear
change as often as needed.
4. I wash my underwear very
well.
5. I wear only my own
underwear.

Proper care of the reproductive organs starts with wearing of clean

underwear. Boys and girls of your age must practice proper hygiene to avoid
discomfort and serious illnesses.

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 What Is It

Here are some of the hygienic practices you can do.

Proper Hygiene for Male

During puberty, your body experiences many changes. You should be aware that
practicing proper hygiene is important.

1. Take a bath everyday and wash your external reproductive organs with
soap and water.
2. Keep your comfort room clean. See to it that the toilet bowls are clean
before using them
3. Always change your underwear as often as needed.
4. Keep yourself clean.
5. Exercise regularly

Proper Hygiene for Female

Menstruation is one of the vital processes of a woman’s body which deserve

utmost caution and self care. Ensuring proper hygiene during menses, and eating
right is the key to ease the pain you go through.

1. Wash your vagina regularly to maintain good hygiene.

2. Borrowing of underwear should be avoided.

3. Change your underwear often.

4. Change your sanitary napkin every 4-6 hours to avoid rashes and infections.

5. Consult a physician if problems may occur.

 During menstruation, girls may experience pain in the lower abdomen.

This is called menstrual cramps or dysmenorrhea.

Ways on how girls can relieve themselves from pain caused by menstruation

1. Take enough rest. Avoid staying up too late.

2. Apply a warm compress on the lower abdomen

3. Do moderate exercise like cycling movements while lying down.

Guide questions:
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1. What are the proper ways of taking care of the reproductive organs?

2. Which of the mentioned practices do you regularly observe?

3. Do you think moderate exercise can lessen the pain during menstrual cramps?
Explain.

4. How does circumcision help in maintaining the cleanliness of the

penis?

5. Why do you need to take care of your reproductive system?

What’s More

Boys and girls must practice care and concern of their reproductive
organs. Identify which practices are intended for boys, which are for
girls and which can be practiced by both boys and girls.

CHECK THE CHART BELOW

Proper Care For Male For Female Both Male and

Female
1. Wash external
reproductive organ
with soap and water
2. Change
underwear regularly
3. Be extra careful
when using public
toilet
4. Use sanitary pad
when having
menstruation
5. Avoid using
other’s underwear
6. Visit a
gynaecologist when
needed

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 What I Have Learned

A. List down ways on how you can take care of your reproductive organ.
Female Male

1.

2.

3.

5.

6.

What I Can Do

Reflect and then answer the following questions:

For boys:
Explain why circumcision is beneficial to your health?

For Girls:
Explain how you could deal during menstrual period?

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 Assessment: (Post-Test)

A. List down ways on how you can take care of your reproductive organ.
Female Male

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

B. Write True if it shows proper care of the reproductive organs, and

false if not

________1. Seek medical advice if you feel something wrong with

your reproductive organ.

_______ 2. It is also right for the boys to borrow underwear from

their brother.
_______3. Always sit comfortable in a public toilet.
________4. Circumcision can make the penis clean.
________ 5. Use clean underwear every day.

C. Choose the letter of the best answer.

1. Which is NOT a change observed in a boy’s body during puberty?

a. development of voice
b. broadening of shoulders
c. development of breast
d. growth of hair in the armpit

2. Which is NOT a change observed in a girl’s body?

a. broadening of hips

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 b. development of muscles
c. development of breasts
d. occurrence of menstruation

3. Which of the following changes in puberty does not occur in males?

a. enlargement of sex organs

b. pubic hair growth
c. growth spurts
d. hips become round and wide

4. How many days does a normal menstrual cycle occur?

a. 7 days
b. 21 days
c.14 days
d. 28 day

D. Explain the following questions briefly.

1.What are the proper ways of taking care of the reproductive organs?

Answer: ______________________________________________

2. Do you think moderate exercise can lessen the pain during menstrual
cramps?

Answer: _______________________________________________

3. How does circumcision help in maintaining the cleanliness of the

penis?

Answer: _______________________________________________

4. Christine had her first menstruation last month. On the second

month, she suffered severe menstrual pain. To whom should she
talk about her condition, mother or father? why?

Answer: _______________________________________________

5. Why do you need to take care of your reproductive system?

Answer: ______________________________________________

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Key to Answers

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References

Science Beyond Borders 5 Textbook (pages 56-59)

Science Beyond Borders 5 Teacher’s Manual (pages 36-38)

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