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- Year 7
Menstruation and my emotions
I can describe how emotions might change linked to cycles and how to support a menstruating person.
- Year 7
Menstruation and my emotions
I can describe how emotions might change linked to cycles and how to support a menstruating person.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Emotions and bodily sensations change during the menstrual cycle.
- Menstrual cycles change with time.
- Menstruation is not dirty or shameful and anyone can talk about it.
Keywords
Menarche - pronounced men-ar-kee, the time when a female has their first period
Irregular cycles - when the gap between menstruation (periods) is less than 21 days or more than 35 days
Shame - a strong feeling when someone thinks that they are bad or wrong, and worries that others will judge them
Common misconception
Menstruation is dirty and shameful.
Anyone of any background can talk about menstruation. Make sure people who are most affected have the space to speak for themselves.
To help you plan your year 7 RSHE (PSHE) lesson on: Menstruation and my emotions, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 7 RSHE (PSHE) lesson on: Menstruation and my emotions, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Menstrual products are either or reusable.
Q2.Internal menstrual products include ...
Q3.External menstrual products are worn the body.
Q4.Reusable menstrual products can ...
Q5.If disposable menstrual products are flushed away in toilets, they could ...
Q6.The menstrual product a female chooses to wear should be determined by ...
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Some females experience a change in their and moods a few days before their period.
Q2.Which of the following might help someone to cope with mood changes before a period?
Q3.Match the following words to the definition.
the time when a female has their first period
changes in emotions, mood and physical sensations before a period
when the gap between periods is less than 21 days or more than 35 days