Framework of Activities

Activity
Duration
Material
Mini-lecture
10 minutes
Slides
Our Beautiful Bodies
15 minutes
Activity 1.1
Male Reproduction System
10 minutes
Activity 1.2a (module)
Male and Puberty: game (website module)
Female Reproductive System
10 minutes
Activity 1.2b (module)
Female and Puberty (website module)
Menstruation Myths
5 minutes
Activity 1.3
Summary
5 minutes
Take Home Messages
Total                                       
60 minutes
                     

Preparation and Materials

  1. Marker pen
  2. Post-it-Note
  3. Chart board/Mahjong paper
  4. Puzzle sheet (Activity 1.2a and 1.2b)
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Activity 1.1 Our Beautiful Bodies

​​Materials: Large mahjong paper the size of a person (you may join 2 pieces together), Marker Pens and Post-it notes.
Duration: 15 minutes.

Activity: Explain that the body is made out of different parts. In this activity, we need to learn to respect various parts of our bodies. Encourage the children to draw outline of their life size body on a mahjong paper. Label all the body parts that you know.

Discussion: Explain that knowing the different parts of the human body enable us to understand the form and functions better. Divide into 4 groups to show these changes: (1) young girl (2) young boy (3) older girl (4) older boy. Encourage the students to label as many parts as they can, in their local language if they are unsure.
Use the Post-it notes to highlight certain important regions/terminology that may be taboo. E.g. genitalia, breast, penis- encourage them that the body must be viewed with respect, and knowing all parts enable us understand our beautiful bodies better.
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Practical Note: This is a fun activity which usually begins with a lot of laughter and chaos, but calms down with facilitation of knowledge as the students begin to appreciate the information.
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Activity 1.3: Menstruation Myths

Duration: 10 minutes

Are these statements true or false?
  • A menstruating woman is dirty, sick and cursed [FALSE]
    • Explain that this cultural assumption is not true. Menstruation is a normal process and does not mean anything is wrong with the girl.
  • Menstruating girls should not take a bath [FALSE]
    • Explain that hygiene is very important during the monthly period. The pads and tampons MUST be changed regularly, at least every 4 hours. The girl can take a shower as usual. She can even go swimming (the period blood will not flow out).
  • The menstrual cycle is controlled by hormones [TRUE]
    • It is controlled by oestrogen and progesterone, female hormones that are secreted by the ovaries along with hormones from the brain (hypothalamus) and pituitary gland.
  • Is it impossible to get pregnant during menstruation [TRUE]
    • A woman cannot get pregnant during menstruation 

Final statement: Many myths and taboos are around, and there is no scientific basis to it. Once you are aware, you can help others by giving them correct information.
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Optional activities: Facts and Myths

Objective: To differentiate between facts and myths about human bodies, menstruation and pregnancy.
Duration: 20 minutes
Materials required: Powerpoint slides or exercise sheet.
Instructions:
  1. Facilitators will be given slides on the myths and facts of the objective above.
  2. Facilitators will display each slides.
  3. Any students are encouraged to rise up their hands and shout the answer freely (Facilitators are required to encourage students to answer the questions and provide reasons to the answers).
  4. Facilitators will give the correct answer and explain the answer given.
  5. Conclude the session with answers and feedbacks.
  6. Emphasize of the importance of knowing the true facts and correct the misconception of the common myths. ​​
No
Questions
Answers
1
​Where does sperm produced?
Testes
2
​Where fertilization does occur?
Fallopian Tube
3
​What is the main function of ovaries?
To produce eggs
4
Where is the location of ovaries?
At the hip level
5
How many days do menstrual cycle lasts?
2-7 days (average)
6
​Where do the eggs attached to after they have been fertilized by sperm?
Lining of the uterus
7
​The menstrual cycle stops during _________?
Pregnancy
8
​Which organ that produce sex hormones in female?
Ovaries
9
​Which organ that produce sex hormones in male?
Testes
10
At which site sperm reaches its maturity?
​Epididermis
11
​A woman is pregnant when…..
Fertilization occurs
12
​What is the average duration of a normal pregnancy?
9 months
13
​A woman will regularly menstruate ___________
Once a month
14
​How many sperms are needed to fertilize? 
1 sperm
15
​Internal fertilization occurs when ____________  combined
sperm and ovum
16
​A child body’s changes during __________
Puberty
17
​What happens when the penis is hard and straight?
Erection
18
What process is called when semen/liquid comes out of a boy’s penis when erect?
​Ejaculation
19
​During menstrual cycle, what is released in the girls’ ovaries?
​Eggs
20
When is the period that a girl can get pregnant?
​When a girl starts their menses