The Menstrual Cycle
Science · Year 7 · Reproduction · 3o Periodo

The Menstrual Cycle

Understand the stages of the menstrual cycle and its role in preparing the female body for potential pregnancy.

National Curriculum Attainment TargetsDfE National Curriculum Science Key Stage 3: Biology;Reproduction in humans, including the menstrual cycle (without details of hormones).

About This Topic

Understand the stages of the menstrual cycle and its role in preparing the female body for potential pregnancy.

Key Questions

  1. Describe the key events that occur during the 28 days of a typical menstrual cycle.
  2. Why is the menstrual cycle essential for human reproduction?
  3. Analyse how the lining of the uterus changes throughout the different stages of the cycle.

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