Key Stage 4 ~ GCSE Biology~ lesson on the Menstrual Cycle. In this lesson, students will describe the stages of the menstrual cycle and how it is controlled by four main hormones. Pupils will then explain how LH, FSH, oestrogen and progesteron interact with each other. Extension questions are included on the slides and there is a pick and mix of different tasks to select from for your students. Follows the GCSE Biology AQA course.

This lesson includes:

• Title slide with learning objectives
• A starter activity
• Variable retrieval practice
• Group reading
• Stage Matching
• Task boxes
• Handout sheet task
• Comprehension questions
• Exam style questions
• Includes assessment for learning (AFL). Answer slides included for self-assessment
• Suitable for remote, online, distance learning
• Suitable for supply teaching and home learning. This is fully self-explanatory and can be delivered without specialist knowledge. Discussion/extension answers are in the ppt notes.
• Next lesson Controlling Fertility /teaching-resource/resource-13038611
• A supplementary resource designed to support self-directed learning, homework and independent projects is available here /teaching-resource/menstrual-cycle-supplementary-slides-and-worksheet-gcse-biology-aqa-12366008

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All content, diagrams and photos © Troilo Science / Febo Learning unless otherwise stated. Lessons for KS4 GCSE Biology Topic 5 Homeostasis and Response :
Homeostasis
The Endocrine System
Comparing Nerves and Hormones
Blood Glucose and Diabetes
Kidneys
Kidney Failure
Menstrual Cycle
Controlling Fertility
Adrenaline and Thyroxine
Plant Hormones