Relates the structure of the male/female reproductive system to its function in reproduction

Science V

Review: Name Game

• What are the major parts of the male reproductive system?

• What are the major parts of the female reproductive system?

Motivation »

• Without the male reproductive organ, is reproduction possible?

• Without the female reproductive organ, is reproduction possible?

Concept Formation

• What is the male reproductive organ?

• What does it produce? What hormone does it produce?

• What are the other parts?

Concept Formation• What is the female reproductive

organ? How many ovaries are there?

• What do the ovaries produce? What sex hormones are also produced in the ovaries?

• How important are the ovaries and testes? Why?

Remember

Each part of the male and female reproductive systems play a vital role in human reproduction.

Remember:

The female's initial role in human reproduction is to produce the egg cells or ova in the ovaries.

Remember

The male role in the human reproduction is to provide the sperm that fertilize the egg and deposit the sperm into the vagina of the female.

Application

• Can the male perform reproduction by himself?

• Can the female perform reproduction by herself?

• Do you realize the importance of having a sex organ?

Classify the following into male and female

1. ovary

2. testicles

3. vas deferens

4. uterus

5. fallopian tube

Answer:

1. ovary - female

2. testicles -male

3. vas deferens - male

4. uterus - female

5. fallopian tube - female