Semi-Detailed Lesson Plan in Science & Technology II

I. OBJECTIVES
At the end of forty minutes lesson, the students should be able to:
Define menstrual cycle
Discuss the stages of menstrual cycle
Change their thinking about the superstitious beliefs regarding menstruation
II. SUBJECT MATTER
a. Topic: The Menstrual Cycle
b. References: Essential of Anatomy and Physiology by Seeley, pp. 562-564
Maternal and Child Health Nursing by Pillitteri; pp.83-87,
https://www.google.com.ph/search?es_sm=93&biw=1517&bih=752&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=menstr
ual+cycle+diagram&btnG=#imgdii=_
c. Materials: Laptop, LCD projector, manila paper, marker
d. Values Integration: Being a woman is a terribly difficult task
III.PROCEDURE
A. Routinary Activities
1. Prayer
2. Greetings
3. Checking of Attendance
4. Review
Hormones are substances released by glands that carry signals into organs to produce motion.

B. Motivation
The students will be shown pictures of actresses who advertise a specific product. They will be
asked to identify what company/trademark or brand they were endorsing. The class will be
divided into three groups.




C. Lesson Proper
Task I: Lecture Discussion
The teacher will present the concept of menstrual cycle
Menstrual cycle is defined as episodic uterine bleeding in response to cyclic hormonal
changes. It is a process that allows for conception and implantation for new life. Menarche, is
the first menstrual period in girls that may occur as early as age 9 or late as age of 17.

Characteristics of Normal Menstrual Cycle

Task II. Diagram Presentation
The teacher will present a diagram of menstrual cycle




Characteristics


Description

Beginning (Menarche) 9-17
Interval between Cycles Average 28 days, range 26-32 or 35 day
Duration of Menstrual flow Average, 2-7 days, ra9nge 2-9ndays
Amount of Menstrual flow Average, 30-80ml
Color of Menstrual flow Dark red


Task 3. Superstitious Beliefs about Menstruation
The teacher will show picture/events. The students will be asked to state the reason
why the presented images are classified as a myth. Then the teacher will discussed the rationale
of each item.

D. Generalization
Menstrual cycle is an episodic uterine bleeding in response to change of hormones.
There are four organs involved, the hypothalamus, pituitary glands, ovaries and the uterus. Also
four hormones are involved, the Luteinizing, follicle stimulating, Progesterone and Estrogen.
Menstrual cycle has four phases, The Ischemic (Menses), Proliferative, ovulation and Secretory
phase.

E. Application
The class will be divided into three. They will be asked to draw a Diagram of Menstrual
Cycle and put a right label on each part/phase of the menstrual cycle.





IV. Evaluation
Quiz will be presented thru power point presentation
Direction: Identify if the statement is TRUE or FALSE. Write TRUE if the statement is correct and write
FALSE if is wrong.
1. Progesterone is produced in hypothalamus.
2. Menstrual cycle has two phases.
3. Estrogen is produced in ovaries.
4. Menarche is the cessation of menstrual cycle.
5. Ovulation always occur in every 20
th
days of menstrual cycle.
6. Women have two uterus.
7. It is normal that menses will last up to 12 days.
8. Swimming while having your period will make you insane
9. Five hormones influences the menstrual cycle.
10. Hypothalamus, pituitary gland, ovaries and uterus are the organs involve in menstrual cycle.


V. Assignment
In one whole sheet of paper, write an essay about the importance of having knowledge about
menstrual cycle. It should be more than one hundred fifty (150) words.


Prepared by:
PRINCESS LYN A. SANTOS
Practice Teacher