teenFEMM - Grade 8
Core Lesson Plan
teenFEMM Grade 8 provides a more in-depth look at the role of hormones in the healthy functioning of the female reproductive system. Students become their own cycle charting experts, identifying healthy cycle patterns for their age. In Grade 8, students also learn about the male reproductive system, including the importance of the main male hormone, testosterone, for a man’s overall health. Through lessons and activities, students learn healthy habits when it comes to nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress and conflict resolution, so as to confidently navigate the changes of puberty.
Lesson 1
Advanced Body Systems
Students will learn about the eleven body systems and their function in the body, recognizing that the reproductive system has a major impact on overall health.
Lesson 2
Reproductive Anatomy
To teach the anatomy of the female reproductive system in detail. To introduce the anatomy of the male reproductive system.
Lesson 3
Ovulation and Hormones
To teach students about the four main female reproductive hormones (FSH, estrogen, LH, and progesterone) and their role in overall health.
Lesson 4
Ovulation Cycle and Menstruation
To develop students’ knowledge that the ovulatory cycle is a positive sign of health and that estrogen and progesterone impact the health of the whole body.
Lesson 5
Charting
To teach students body literacy, in order to understand their hormonal biomarkers and chart their cycles.
Lesson 6
Charting and Healthy Habits
To continue to teach students how to chart the biomarkers of hormonal health. To focus on the impact of nutrition, exercise, and sleep on hormones and health.
Lesson 7
Healthy Hormones
To continue to support students in charting their health. To emphasize the important impact of adequate nutrition, exercise, and sleep.
Lesson 8
Stress and Health
To continue to support students in charting their cycles and making connections between lifestyle choices and health. To explore the influence of media and technology in their lives and the impact it has on emotional and physical health.