This lesson has been designed to cover the higher tier content of specification point 5.3.4 (Hormones in human reproduction) which is found in topic 5 of the AQA GCSE Biology & Combined Science specifications. A wide range of activities will engage and motivate the students whilst the content is covered in detail and understanding checks are included at regular points to enable the students to self-assess their new found knowledge.
The following Biology is covered in this lesson:
- Reproductive hormones in the development of secondary sexual characteristics
- The role of testosterone as the main male reproductive hormone
- The role of oestrogen and progesterone in the repair and maintenance of the uterus lining
- The role of FSH and LH in the maturation of an egg and ovulation
- The interaction of these four hormones in the control of the menstrual cycle
The final part of the lesson involves a number of questions where the students are challenged to apply their knowledge to unfamiliar situations
This lesson has been designed for GCSE-aged students who are taking the AQA GCSE Biology or Combined Science course but it is also suitable for younger students who are looking into this topic as part of the reproduction module
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