Blackline Master #1a Ovary Blackline Master #1b Oviduct (fallopian tube) Uterus Cervix Vagina A muscular canal that joins the cervix (the lower part of uterus) to the outside of the body. It also is known as the birth canal. A hollow, pear-shaped organ that is the home to a developing fetus. Also called the womb.
epididymis scrotum vas deferens urethra penis testicle A muscular tube that passes upward alongside the testicles and transports sperm from the epididymis to the seminal vesicle. A set of coiled tubes that connects to the vas deferens. This is where sperm are stored after they are produced. A pouch-like structure that the epididymis and testicles hang in outside the pelvis. This acts as a climate-control system for the testes. An oval body that is responsible for producing sperm and the male hormone, testosterone. The channel that carries the semen and urine outside of the body through the penis. Sac-like structures attached to the vas deferens that produce semen which lubricates and nourishes the sperm. The male sex organ which is made of the shaft and the glans. A gland at the base of the urethra which produces some parts of the semen. Blackline Master #3a Name_________________________________________Period_______Date______________ The Real Story of Where Babies Come From Instructions: You are a scientist who is studying the sexual reproduction system and trying to understand how an individual is formed. For this activity your task is to learn about the different reproductive organs/structures and then develop a story explaining how an embryo is formed.
Blackline Master #3c Male Reproductive System Continued a.) The male reproductive cell is the sperm. Where do you think the sperm come from? Predict what their journey might be like from the time they are formed to the time they exit the body. Tell about the journey of the sperm and the parts of the male reproductive system that they encounter along the way. b.) Explain why the picture of the male reproductive system is considered a model. Explain some of the limitations of the model of the male reproductive system. 3.) Collaborating - Working in your same groups, join a different group (with the opposite reproductive system) and explain your findings. Also, be sure to record the other groups' findings in the appropriate table (above). 4.) Creating - Working in your new groups, create a story of your combined observations on the male and female reproductive systems and explain how these systems work together to create an individual. You may create a digital story, skit, picture book or something of your choosing to tell your story. Be sure to refer to the grading rubric for clarifications on expectations. At the end, all groups will share their stories with the entire class. Grading Rubric Category 4 3 2 1 Title Title is creative, sparks interest and is related to the story and topic Title is related to the story and topic Title is present, but does not appear to be related to the story and topic No title Creativity The story contains many creative details and/or descriptions that contribute to the reader's enjoyment. The author has really used his imagination The story contains a few creative details and/or descriptions that contribute to the reader's enjoyment. The author has used his imagination The story contains a few creative details and/or descriptions, but they distract from the story. The author has tried to use his imagination There is little evidence of creativity in the story. The author does not seem to have used much imagination Focus on assigned The entire story is related to the assigned Most of the story is related to the assigned Some of the story is related to the assigned No attempt has been made to relate the