LESSON number

2
FACT OR MYTH
 REMINDERS THIS WEEK

• TOPICS:
• TUESDAY: FACTS & MYTHS ON OUR LIVES
(SYNCHRONOUS)
• THURSDAY: MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
(ASYNCHRONOUS)
• ACTIVITY AND ON LINE QUIZ
OBJECTIVES

1 2 3
1. Differentiate 2. Identify and 3. Discuss the
facts from myths discuss the impact of myths on
common myths our lives
about male and
females
 FACTS DEFINED

A thing that is known or proved to be true

Information used as evidence or as part of a report or news article

LAW

The truth about events as opposed to interpretation

 DEFINITION

Facts are statements that are true and can be

verified objectively or proven.
In other words, a fact is true and correct no
matter what. Here are some examples of
facts:
 Systematized observation, it
supported by documents /
evidences that are pertinent, it
FACTS follows a scientific procedure;
statement that is TRUE, there is
a reference point,
 MYTHS

1.A traditional story, especially one concerning the early history

of a people or explaining some natural or social phenomenon,
and typically involving supernatural beings or events.

2. A widely held but false belief or idea

 • False collective beliefs,
based on experiences by
DEFINITIO other people and culture;
N can explain probable views
but not necessarily true.
 DOES IT AFFECT US?

• Myths are the collective story of what our

lives mean, and human beings cannot
survive without meaning. And yet we can
still ask, why bother?
STUDENT PARTICIPATIPATION

READ THE FOLLOWING

AND SHARE YOUR VIEW:

IS IT A FACT OR A
MYTH?

STATE YOUR IDEAS

 1.If a female has her period she
cannot swim, run, etc.

2. A penis has a bone in it

IS IT A
FACT OR A
3. A female cannot get pregnant
MYTH if she has sex during her
period.
 • Ballet dancing and strenuous
physical activities make a girl lose
her virginity

FACT OR • Dipping in swimming pools with

MYTH men may make a woman pregnant

• Masturbation increases penis size

and flexibility
 • Condoms protect us from STD’s

• Sperm disorders can cause men

sterility
FACT OR
MYTH
• Tubal ligation is a safe and effective
form of permanent birth control
 IS IT A MYTH OF FACT?
• A female cannot get pregnant if she has sex during her period.
• If a female has her period she cannot swim, run, etc.
• It is not normal for boys to release semen in their sleep.
• A female cannot get pregnant if she has sex during her period.
• A female who hs taken ballet dancing / biking loses her virginity.
 References
• How Do You Differentiate Between Fact and Opinion? (nlb.go
v.sg)

• Condom Effectiveness | CDC

• Male Infertility: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment - Urology
Care Foundation (urologyhealth.org)
• Tubal Litigation (Tubes Tied): Side Effects & Pregnancy Chanc
es (webmd.com)
• Tubal ligation - Mayo Clinic