GCSE Biology Topic 5: Menstrual Cycle
In this GCSE Biology Topic 5: Menstrual Cycle lesson, students will describe each stage of the menstrual cycle and explain how four main hormones control it. Pupils will then explain how LH, FSH, oestrogen and progesteron interact with each other. The slides include extension questions, and students can choose from a variety of different tasks.
This lesson includes:
- Title slide with learning objectives
- A starter activity
- Group reading
- Stage Matching
- Task boxes
- Handout sheet task
- Comprehension questions
- Exam style questions
- Includes assessment for learning (AFL). Answer slides included for self-assessment
- Suitable for remote, online, distance learning
- Suitable for supply teaching and home learning. This activity is straightforward and requires no specialist expertise. Discussion/extension answers are in the ppt notes.
A supplementary resource designed to support self-directed learning, homework and independent projects is available here https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/menstrual-cycle-supplementary-slides-and-worksheet-gcse-biology-aqa-12366008
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Next Lesson: Controlling Fertility
In this lesson, students learn which hormones control fertility and explore various contraceptive methods. They also explain ways to increase fertility using hormones, as well as reproductive technologies such as IVF and ICSI.
Lessons for Key Stage 4 GCSE Biology Topic Homeostasis
- Homeostasis
- Nervous System
- Reflexes
- Reaction Times Practical
- The Brain
- The Eye
- Correcting Vision Defects
- Body Temperature
- The Endocrine System
- Comparing Nerves and Hormones
- Blood Glucose and Diabetes
- Kidneys
- Kidney Failure
- Menstrual Cycle
- Controlling Fertility
- Adrenaline and Thyroxine
- Plant Hormones
