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Year 11 Biology: Hormones in reproduction lesson pack

A complete, ready-to-teach GCSE lesson on hormones in reproduction. Below is a real sample of what ChalkHour makes: the full pack adds three levels of worksheet, model answers, a teaching explainer and print-ready PDF and Word files.

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Hormones in Human Reproduction

A comprehensive lesson exploring the hormonal control of reproduction in humans, focusing on the menstrual cycle in females and testosterone in males. The lesson covers the production sites, functions, and feedback loops of FSH, LH, oestrogen, and progesterone.

Learning objectives

  • Identify the main hormones involved in the human menstrual cycle and their site of production.
  • Describe the roles of FSH, LH, oestrogen, and progesterone in the menstrual cycle.
  • Explain how hormones interact via negative and positive feedback to control the cycle.
  • Describe the role of testosterone in male reproductive development.

Lesson plan (60 minutes)

  1. Introduction · 5 min

    Do Now: Retrieval practice on endocrine system basics.

  2. Explainer · 15 min

    Teacher explanation of the four main menstrual hormones and their interactions.

  3. Guided Practice · 10 min

    Student labelling of a menstrual cycle graph (hormone levels vs days).

  4. Independent Practice · 20 min

    Differentiated worksheets (Support/Core/Stretch).

  5. Review/Plenary · 10 min

    8-question multiple choice quiz.

Key vocabulary

Ovulation
The release of a mature egg from the ovary.
FSH
Hormone that causes an egg to mature in the ovary.
LH
Hormone that triggers the release of an egg (ovulation).
Oestrogen
Hormone that thickens the uterine lining and inhibits FSH.
Progesterone
Hormone that maintains the uterine lining.

Core worksheet (first questions)

  1. Name two hormones produced in the ovaries.
  2. Explain the effect oestrogen has on FSH and LH.
  3. Where is LH produced and what is its role?
  4. Compare the roles of oestrogen and progesterone in the uterus.

Quiz (sample)

  1. 1. Which hormone is the main reproductive hormone in males?

    • A. Oestrogen
    • B. Testosterone
    • C. Insulin
    • D. Thyroxine

  2. 2. Where is Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) produced?

    • A. Ovaries
    • B. Testes
    • C. Pituitary gland
    • D. Adrenal gland

  3. 3. What is the primary role of FSH in the menstrual cycle?

    • A. It causes the lining of the uterus to thicken.
    • B. It stimulates the release of an egg.
    • C. It causes an egg to mature in the ovary.
    • D. It maintains the lining of the uterus.

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