Activity 1.
Film
: “
Then One Year
”
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a. Introduce Vocabulary Male and Female
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ad o les cence
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the psychological process of growing out of the dependency of childhood and into the independence of adulthood puberty
the series of physical changes that turn a boy into a man or a girl into a woman
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1. clitoris—the female organ that, when stimulated, may become erect and may bring about an orgasm
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2. ejaculation—the release of semen from the erect penis
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3. erection the process in which the penis becomes enlarged, firm and upright when its spaces fill with blood
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4. hormones—chemicals that are produced in one part of the body, travel through the bloodstream, and control changes in another part of the body
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5. masturbation—the rubbing or handling of the sensitive skin of one’s sexual parts to produce pleasurable feelings
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6. menstruation—the process in which the thickened lining of the uterus breaks down and passes out of the woman’s body
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MALE SECONDARY SEX CHARACTERISTICS
(figure available in print form)
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FEMALE SECONDARY SEX CHARACTERISTICS
(figure available in print form)
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MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
(figure available in print form)
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MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
(figure available in print form)
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7. nocturnal emission—the release of semen during sleep, also called a”wet dream”
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8. orgasm—the series of physical and emotional spasms that climaxes intercourse
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9. ova—female sex cells
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10. ovaries—the two organs in the female where the eggs are formed
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11. ovulation—the release of a mature egg from an ovary
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12. penis—the male organ that becomes erect when its tissues fill with blood and then may ejaculate semen
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13. prostate—gland-a gland that produces some of the liquid that combines with sperm cells to become semen 14. semen the mixture of sperm cells and liquid that is ejaculated from the penis
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15. sexual intercourse—the physical act in which the man’s penis enters the woman’s vagina, as well as an emotional act in which the partners share their sexual feelings with each other.
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16. sperm cells—male sex cells
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17. sperm ducts—the two tubes through which sperm cells travel from the testicles to the urethra
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18. testicles—the two organs in the male, also called testes, that produce sperm cells
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19. urethra—the tube in both males and females that carries semen during a male’s ejaculation
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20. uterus—the female organ in which a fertilized egg can develop into a baby
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21. vagina—the passageway from the uterus through which the menstrual flow leaves the woman’s body, through which sperm can enter the uterus, and also through which the baby leaves the uterus during birth
b. Have students complete labeling of diagrams
i. male and female secondary sex characteristics
ii. male and female reproductive systems
c. View film, “Then One Year”, available from local Planned Parenthood Center.
d. Following film and discussion, students should complete Matching Quiz:
Write the correct term next to the correct definition.
ejaculation
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ovulation
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menstruation
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hormones
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semen
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sperm cell
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egg
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sperm duct
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uterus
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urethra
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testicles
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vagina
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penis
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ovaries
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Fallopian tube
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1. where sperm are produced
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2. the release of an egg from an ovary
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3. tube that carries sperm from testicles
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4. mixture of sperm and liquid that is ejaculated
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5. where eggs are formed
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6. chemicals in the bloodstream that influence sexual development
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7. flow of blood and tissue from the uterus
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8. the release of semen from the penis
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9. passage through which menstrual flow leaves the body
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10. tube through which the egg passes from the ovary 11. female sex cell
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12. male sex cell
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13. where the fertilized egg becomes a baby
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14. organ that becomes erect when its tissues fill with blood
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15. tube through which semen or urine passes out of the male body
Activity 2. To identify the sequence of events in the male body from the production of sperm to ejaculation
a. Review diagram of male anatomy
b. List in chronological order the sequential steps that the sperm passes through during ejaculation.
c. Discussion—emotional aspects
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-why do males mature later than females
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-dealing with voice change
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-dealing with nocturnal emissions
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-body odor-development of sebaceous glands
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-concern about genital size
Activity 3. Film: “
Am I Normal
?”
The film, “Am I Normal?”, is available from the Planned Parenthood center. The following questions could be used for discussion:
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a. Did you think that the characters in the film were realistic?
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b. Have you ever known a person who has acted like they had all the answers? How did you deal with that person?
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c. Have you ever tried to get an answer to a question, and felt that people were avoiding the issue?
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d. One male myth in the film had to do with penis size. Are you aware of any other male myths?
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e. List some of the male myths and fears presented in the film.
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f. Jimmy decides that he is not ready for a date. Why not?
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What do you think of his decision?
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g. Where do most boys (or girls) get their information about sex (peers, siblings, books, television, teachers)?
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h. Should libraries have information about sex where young people can look up information? Does your library?
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i. Do you have any questions about the physiological developments nocturnal emissions? ejaculation? sexual response?
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j. Who else do you think should see this film? Why?