ASHBURNHAM-WESTMINSTER SCHOOL DISTRICT
OVERLOOK MIDDLE SCHOOL
10 Oakmont Drive
Ashburnham, MA 01430
Phil Saisa, Principal
Abbey Rigney, Assistant Principal
1995-2016 OVER A DECADE OF EXCELLENCE
Family/Health
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FAX: 827-1423
Grade 6 Puberty Unit
Puberty
Pituitary gland triggers production of hormones (estrogen and testosterone)
Physical changes:
Female: growth spurt, hips widen, voice changes, breasts grow, sweat and oil glands
become more active, growth of body hair, uterus grows ovulation, and menstruation.
Males: Growth spurt, voice deepens, growth of body hair, genitals grow, sweat and
oil glands become more active, should broaden, muscle development, ejaculation.
Hygiene:
Due to increase sweat and oil production:
Bath/shower, wash hands, fingernails, deodorant, skin care, hair care, shaving, teeth
brushing, dandruff, and sanitary products.
Video: “Mr. Smithfield’s Homeroom” produced by Clearasil – re: basic hygiene.
Reproductive body parts and functions:
Worksheet:
Male: Vas deferens, bladder, prostate gland, urethra, penis, testicles, scrotum, erection,
sperm, nocturnal emissions.
Female: Fallopian tubes, ovaries, uterus, cervix, vagina, ovulation, menstruation.
Basic information re: reproduction – intercourse -sperm, egg, conception.
Video: “What kids want to know about sex and Growing up.” From children’s program,
“3-2-1 Contact: on P.B.S. T.V.
Reinforces above information.
Questions and discussion: Emphasis on sexual activity is adult behavior, abstain until an adult. Kids aren’t
ready to be parents. Students are told “Your parents are your best sources of information about puberty and
sexuality. Use these lessons as a way to talk to your parents.”
Class Schedule: 5 Days, 53 minute classes; usually the last days of enrichment cycle.
1. Worksheet puberty changes. Hygiene and video.
2. Worksheet reproductive parts and functions.
3. Finish film. Discussion and questions.
This unit is based on the Massachusetts Comprehensive Curriculum Frameworks, Pre K-12 STANDARD 4:
Reproduction/Sexuality. Students will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to make effective personal
decisions that promote their emotional, sexual, and reproductive health.
Through the study of Development, students will (4.5) recognize the emotional and physical changes as
related to the reproductive system during puberty. (4.1) Identify components, functions and processes of the
reproductive system.
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