Students’ age range: 16-18
Topic: Sexual Reproduction in Humans
Description: STARTER / CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT ACTIVITY:
Complete human life cycle diagram (5 marks)
INTRODUCTION (1) Teacher will review diagram and then ask for a volunteer to summarize the
process of Sexual Reproduction. (5 mins)
(2) Students will be asked to suggest what happens in gametogenesis. (3 mins)
(3) Teacher will write suggestions on board and use suggestions to introduce topic
and outline objectives (2 mins)
DEVELOPMENT (1) Teacher will describe the process of gametogenesis and use pause reflection to
clarify concepts (5 mins)
(2) Students will then be placed in cooperative groups to construct models of
spermatogenesis and oogenesis using information from a fact sheet as well as
information researched using their smart phones. Teacher will move around room
to assist and clarify as necessary. (20 mins)
(3) Teacher and students will review models for accuracy (5 mins)
(4) Students will then compare spermatogenesis and oogenesis. (5 mins)
CULMINATING ACTIVITY: Teacher will use PowerPoint to cement concepts (5 minutes)