The Reproductive System
The reproductive system includes the organs that work together for the purpose of reproduction. The system includes internal and external organs as well as fluids, hormones and pheromones. Physicians, professors and those simply searching for basic information can all find plenty of helpful sites in this guide.
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Reproductive System for Kids and Teachers
Whether you’re a middle school teacher looking for ways to present the always-touchy subject of sex education to students, or you’re a parent who’s looking for the right way to tell your curious child how babies are made, use this section to find sites that provide this information in terms that kids can relate to.
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- At a time when hormones are raging, young students can turn this topic into an opportunity for comic relief in the classroom if it’s not presented in an appropriate way. If you teach health education or biology, you’ll find many ideas on the Web sites in this guide to help prevent this from happening.
- Although most youth-oriented educational Web sites are designed so that kids can navigate them independently, the sensitive nature of this topic necessitates that an adult be present when children are surfing the sites in this section. That way, you can answer questions and discuss any issues that arise.
Dulcinea's Picks
The ThinkQuest Library
does a good job of conveying a large amount of scientific information about the reproductive system while keeping the content appropriate for children. It also includes fun topics such as the phenomenon of twins.
DrSpock.com
presents an article titled “School-Age Children: ‘How Are Babies Made?’” The article offers a rather progressive approach for parents to use to teach young kids about sex and reproduction.
Child and Youth Health
is a site for kids maintained by a division of the South Australia government. This article, “Sexual reproduction—how babies are made” explains the basics of conception, how a fetus develops, and genetics using language appropriate for elementary and middle school children. All technical terms are accompanied by phonetic spellings.
Reproductive System Resources for Professionals
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