Year 10

Fertility and reproduction - dispelling myths

This lesson will re-cap the process of conception and will address some myths around fertility. It will cover some of the lifestyle and health issues the can reduce fertility, and will discuss the impact of the menopause on fertility. This lesson covers some content that may be a sensitive topic for you. We recommend checking with a trusted adult before starting or doing the lesson with a trusted adult nearby.

Year 10

Fertility and reproduction - dispelling myths

This lesson will re-cap the process of conception and will address some myths around fertility. It will cover some of the lifestyle and health issues the can reduce fertility, and will discuss the impact of the menopause on fertility. This lesson covers some content that may be a sensitive topic for you. We recommend checking with a trusted adult before starting or doing the lesson with a trusted adult nearby.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Reminding pupils of the basic scientific knowledge about fertilisation and conception (role of ovaries, eggs, and sperm etc.)
  2. Identifying and addressing any myths about fertility (e.g. that you 'can't get pregnant while on your period')

Content guidance

  • Contains sexual content.

Supervision

Adult supervision suggested

Licence

This content is made available by Oak National Academy Limited and its partners and licensed under Oak’s terms & conditions (Collection 1), except where otherwise stated.

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5 Questions

Q1.
Being infertile means being...
Able to reproduce ('make babies').
Correct answer: Unable to reproduce ('make babies').
Q2.
Fertility reduces with age.
False
Correct answer: True.
Q3.
A common fertility treatment is called...
IVA
Correct answer: IVF
IVP
Q4.
When a female stops having periods, it is called the...
Correct answer: Menopause.
Menses.
Menstruation.
Q5.
When a female's egg is fertilised successfully by a male's sperm, this is also known as...
Correct answer: Conception.
Confusion.
Contraception.

5 Questions

Q1.
How does conception occur? Through...
Periods.
Correct answer: Sexual intercourse.
Sexually transmitted infections.
Q2.
A female can't say with 100% accuracy the days of the month she can/cannot get pregnant.
False.
Correct answer: True.
Q3.
Drinking alcohol excessively or frequently can cause infertility.
False.
Correct answer: True.
Q4.
Which of the following might impact on fertility?
Having the flu.
Insomnia.
Correct answer: Unhealthy BMI.
Q5.
How many eggs (approximately) does a typical female release in a lifespan?
50
Correct answer: 500
5000