Ground Rules for Puberty Classes
G
Giggling is okay - this can be embarrassing for you.
R
Respect what other’s say; no put-downs.
O
Okay to pass, i.e., not answer a question.
U
Understand other’s feelings - be sensitive and respect their differences.
N
No personal questions or stories from student or teacher.
D
Discuss puberty topics responsibly outside the classroom.
R
Remember - there are no dumb questions only questions that need answers.
U
Use correct names for body parts - ask if you can’t remember.
L
Let the teacher know if you want to speak to him/her privately.
E
Expect the teacher to respect confidentiality except if she/he is required by law
to disclose information, e.g., sexual abuse.
S
Speak for yourself; use “I” statements and don’t point at others.
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Unit 4 - Appendix G
Healthy Living – Growth and Development
Changes at Puberty for Boys
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STAGE ONE:
Up to ages 9-15
•
Childhood
stage
-no visible
signs of
puberty
development
STAGE TWO:
May begin
ages 9-15
•
•
STAGE THREE:
May begin
ages 11-16
•
Fine,
straight
hairs start
growing at
the base of
the penis
•
Penis grows
larger
•
Pubic hair
becomes
darker,
thicker and
curlier
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Testicles and
scrotum
continue to
grow
Testicles and
scrotum
grow
larger
Vocal cords
increase in
size causing
voice to
deepen
Height and
weight may
start to
increase
noticeably
•
Increase in
sweat
•
Pimples
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STAGE FOUR:
May begin ages
12-17
•
Growth spurt
continues
•
Shoulders
begin to
broaden and
physique
becomes
more
muscular
•
•
Penis grows
in width as
well as length
Pubic hair
coarsens and
takes on a
triangular
shape
•
Underarm
hair appears
•
Traces of hair
may appear
on upper lip
and chin
•
Testicles start
to produce
sperm;
ejaculation
occurs for the
first time
STAGE FIVE:
May begin ages
14-18
•
Adult stage
- overall look
is that of a
young man
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Genitals and
pubic hair
have an adult
appearance
•
Growth spurt
slows down
•
Facial hair
growth
becomes
heavier
•
Body hair
growth,
especially on
the chest,
may continue
into the
twenties
Unit 4 - Appendix H
Healthy Living – Growth and Development
Changes at Puberty for Girls
STAGE ONE:
Up to ages
8-12
•
Childhood
stage
-no visible
signs of
pubertal
development
STAGE TWO:
May begin
ages 8-14
•
•
Height and
weight
increase
rapidly
Breast buds
appear,
nipples
become
raised and
this area may
be tender
•
Fine straight
hairs start
growing close
to the labia
•
Emotional
changes and
mood swings
STAGE THREE:
May begin
ages 9-15
•
Height
continues to
increase
•
Pubic hair
becomes
darker,
thicker and
curlier
•
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Hips may
start to
widen in
relation to
waist, giving
a softer, more
rounded
shape
Vagina begins
secreting
clear whitish
fluid called
vaginal
discharge
For some girls
ovulation and
menstruation
begin late in
this stage
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STAGE FOUR:
May begin
ages 10-16
STAGE FIVE:
May begin ages
12-19
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Underarm
hair appears
•
•
The nipple
and the dark
area around
it (areola)
may stick out
from the rest
of the breast
Adult stage
- overall look
is that of a
young
woman
•
Pubic hair
starts to form
a triangular
patch in front
and around
sides of
genital area
Areola
flattens,
breast
contour and
breast
development
is complete
•
Pubic hair
forms a thick
curly
triangular
patch
•
Adult height
is probably
reached
•
Ovulation
and regular
periods
•
•
For some girls
ovulation and
menstruation
begin during
this stage
Unit 4 - Appendix I
Healthy Living – Growth and Development
Puzzled by Puberty? – Part A
Answer the question below and see how many pieces of the puzzle you know.
Circle the best answer.
1. In boys, the changes of puberty begin
a) when he is 8 years old
b) when he is 14 years old
c) at a different time for everyone
2. The female sex hormone is
a) estrogen
b) testosterone
c) growth hormone
3. The male sex hormone is
a) estrogen
b) progesterone
c) testosterone
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4. In girls, the changes of puberty begin
a) at different times for everyone
b) when she is 8 years old
c) when she is 13 years old
5. Having a period (menstruation)
a) prevents a girl from swimming or participating in sports
b) is a natural and healthy part of being a female
c) always causes cramps
6. The gland that sets in motion the changes in the body at puberty is the
a) adrenal
b) pituitary
c) thyroid
7. Some physical changes that males experience in puberty are
a) shoulders broaden and height and weight increase
b) voice deepens and hair grows on underarms and pubic area
c) all of the above
8. Some physical changes females experience in puberty are
a) breasts become larger, hips become broader
b) a regular menstrual cycle, every 28 days, begins
c) weight decreases
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Unit 4 - Appendix V
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Puzzled by Puberty – Part B
Question Sheet
True or False (Mark the sentence ‘T’ or ‘F’)
1. Puberty is the period of time when the bodies of males and females develop
and become fertile. __
2. In puberty, the pituitary gland releases hormones that stimulate the testicles
and the ovaries to produce their own hormones. __
3. The ovaries produce testosterone. __
4. The testicles produce estrogen and progesterone. __
5. Puberty involves emotional and physical changes. __
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6. Everyone begins puberty at the same time. __
7. Puberty can cause a boy’s voice to deepen. __
8. During puberty, only girls develop pubic hair. __
9. A wet dream is a normal way the body makes room for new sperm. __
10.Females can produce a sperm. __
11.During puberty, a boy’s testicles, scrotum and penis grow larger. __
12.During puberty, boys and girls experience an increase in height and weight. __
13.Males have a menstrual cycle. __
14.During puberty a girl’s breasts develop and her hips broaden. __
15.An erection is caused by blood filling the blood vessels in the penis. __
16.During puberty, boys and girls grow underarm hair. __
17.Menstruation is the shedding of the lining of the uterus. __
18.Every girl experiences cramps when she menstruates. __
19.In males, the testes produce about 400 million new sperm every day. __
20 Everyone’s pattern of development is unique. __
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Unit 4 - Appendix X
Healthy Living – Growth and Development