Semi-Detailed Lesson Plan in Science & Technology II

I. OBJECTIVES

At the end of forty minutes lesson, the students should be able to:

Define menstrual cycle

Discuss the stages of menstrual cycle

Change their thinking about the superstitious beliefs regarding menstruation

II. SUBJECT MATTER

a. Topic: The Menstrual Cycle

b. References: Essential of Anatomy and Physiology by Seeley, pp. 562-564

Maternal and Child Health Nursing by Pillitteri; pp.83-87, https://www.google.com.ph/search?es_sm=93&biw=1517&bih=752&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=menstrual+cycle+diagram&btnG=#imgdii=_

c. Materials: Laptop, LCD projector, manila paper, marker

d. Values Integration: “Being a woman is a terribly difficult task”

III.PROCEDURE

A. Routinary Activities

1. Prayer

2. Greetings

3. Checking of Attendance

4. Review

Hormones are substances released by glands that carry signals into organs to produce motion.

B. Motivation

The students will be shown pictures of actresses who advertise a specific product. They will be asked to identify what company/trademark or brand they were endorsing. The class will be divided into three groups.

C. Lesson Proper

Task I: Lecture Discussion

The teacher will present the concept of menstrual cycle

Menstrual cycle is defined as episodic uterine bleeding in response to cyclic hormonal changes. It is a process that allows for conception and implantation for new life. “Menarche”, is the first menstrual period in girls that may occur as early as age 9 or late as age of 17.

Characteristics of Normal Menstrual Cycle

Characteristics Description

Beginning (Menarche) 9-17Interval between Cycles Average 28 days, range 26-32 or 35 dayDuration of Menstrual flow Average, 2-7 days, ra9nge 2-9ndaysAmount of Menstrual flow Average, 30-80mlColor of Menstrual flow Dark red

Task II. Diagram Presentation

The teacher will present a diagram of menstrual cycle

Task 3. Superstitious Beliefs about Menstruation

The teacher will show picture/events. The students will be asked to state the reason why the presented images are classified as a myth. Then the teacher will discussed the rationale of each item.

D. Generalization

Menstrual cycle is an episodic uterine bleeding in response to change of hormones. There are four organs involved, the hypothalamus, pituitary glands, ovaries and the uterus. Also four hormones are involved, the Luteinizing, follicle stimulating, Progesterone and Estrogen. Menstrual cycle has four phases, The Ischemic (Menses), Proliferative, ovulation and Secretory phase.

E. Application

The class will be divided into three. They will be asked to draw a Diagram of Menstrual Cycle and put a right label on each part/phase of the menstrual cycle.

IV. Evaluation

Quiz will be presented thru power point presentation

Direction: Identify if the statement is TRUE or FALSE. Write TRUE if the statement is correct and write FALSE if is wrong.

1. Progesterone is produced in hypothalamus.

2. Menstrual cycle has two phases.

3. Estrogen is produced in ovaries.

4. Menarche is the cessation of menstrual cycle.

5. Ovulation always occur in every 20th days of menstrual cycle.

6. Women have two uterus.

7. It is normal that menses will last up to 12 days.

8. Swimming while having your period will make you insane

9. Five hormones influences the menstrual cycle.

10. Hypothalamus, pituitary gland, ovaries and uterus are the organs involve in menstrual cycle.

V. Assignment

In one whole sheet of paper, write an essay about the importance of having knowledge about menstrual cycle. It should be more than one hundred fifty (150) words.

Prepared by:

PRINCESS LYN A. SANTOS

Practice Teacher