teenFEMM - Grade 6
Core Lesson Plan
teenFEMM Grade 6 introduces students to the systems of the body, the female reproductive anatomy and the important connection between the brain and hormones for overall health. Lessons also cover nutrition, exercise, sleep, understanding emotions, and the impact of screen time on body image, in order to encourage students to make excellent choices for their health and wellbeing through puberty.
Lesson 1
Introduction
To help students understand that a healthy reproductive system is essential to the wellbeing of the whole body.
Lesson 2
The Reproductive System
To help students understand how a healthy reproductive system functions and how all of the parts work together.
Lesson 3
Introducing Hormones
To expand students’ knowledge of the process of ovulation and the production of hormones. To introduce the concept that ovulation is a sign of health.
Lesson 4
Healthy Cycle
To expand students’ knowledge that ovulation is a regularly repeating process. To introduce the importance of the hormones estrogen and progesterone for the health of the whole body.
Lesson 5
Charting Skills
To teach students the connection between the brain and hormones and to read hormonal biomarkers as a basic sign of reproductive health.
Lesson 6
Healthy Choices
To expand students’ knowledge of hormones and their relation to the brain, and the important role of nutrition, exercise and sleep in supporting a healthy body.
Lesson 7
Body Image
To help students make connections between lifestyle choices and physical and emotional health. To explore the influence of media and technology in their lives and the impact it has on their body image and overall health.
Lesson 8
Hormones & Emotions
To help students understand how our brains can be influenced by our peers, and howwecanimprove our relationship skills in order to deal with conflict.