Human reproductive organs
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can identify the organs of the human male and female reproductive system and describe the roles of the parts.
Key learning points
- The function of the male reproductive system is to produce sperm cells.
- Sperm cells are made and stored in the testes.
- Females are born with all their eggs inside their ovaries, each month an egg is released.
- The testes and the ovaries make hormones.
- The male and female reproductive systems must work together to produce offspring.
Keywords
Testes - The testes (singular testis) produce sperm and male sex hormones.
Penis - The penis is a male sex organ used for sexual intercourse and to release urine.
Ovaries - The ovaries (plural ovary) contain and release egg cells, and release female sex hormones.
Uterus - The uterus is a muscular bag where the fetus develops before birth.
Vagina - The vagina is a muscular tube used for sexual intercourse and childbirth.
Common misconception
Male reproductive systems are bigger and more complex than females, that they are totally separate systems.
Show female and male systems next to each other and how they work together as a unit to produce offspring.
Teacher tip
Focus on the role of the systems in reproduction only, explaining the role of the systems in producing offspring.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of nudity
Depiction or discussion of sexual content
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is the female gamete called?
Q2.True or false? Human reproduction is asexual.
Q3.Where does fertilisation take place?
Q4.How many chromosomes are in a human sperm cell?
Q5.Which of the following statements are true?
Q6.Put these in the order of development.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.The function of the testes is to produce ...
Q2.Match the parts of the male reproductive system to their function.
carries semen down the penis
produce sperm and hormones
deposits semen into a female
carries sperm, adds fluid and nutrients
Q3.Which of the following is not part of the female reproductive system?
Q4.Match the part of the system to its function.
maintains a developing foetus
releases egg cells and hormones
holds the foetus in place during development
moves the egg cells from the ovaries to the uterus
used in sexual reproduction and for birthing a baby
Q5.Put the following statements in order.
Q6.Which of the following is not a similarity of the male and female reproductive systems?
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