Maturation

It’s a Guy thing!

Provo School District 6th grade Boys Maturation Program

Approved by the Health Education Curriculum Materials Review Committee 5/2015

Types of MaturityIntellectual Intellectual

PhilosophicalPhilosophical

SocialSocial

EmotionalEmotional

PhysicalPhysical

Intellectual Maturity

SchoolSchool

TalentsTalents

CareerCareer

InterestsInterests

Philosophical Maturity

GoalsGoalsHelp you to learn and Help you to learn and growgrow

Desire to improve Desire to improve ourselvesourselves

ValuesValues

What you believe What you believe and how you choose and how you choose to liveto live

Social MaturityFriendshipFriendship

Increased Increased freedomfreedom

ChoicesChoices

Rules & Rules & responsibilityresponsibility

Respect for self, Respect for self, friends, parents friends, parents & teachers& teachers

GIRLS!

What are the rules?

What is appropriate?

How do I show respect?

Honesty

Intelligence

Confidence

Kindness and consideration

Good Looks

Good Health and strength

Nice appearance

Good hygiene

What do girls really admire in boys?

Growing up is a time to…

Show good character.Show good character.

Show respect for yourself and others.Show respect for yourself and others.

Show honesty and integrity.Show honesty and integrity.

Be a good citizen in your school & Be a good citizen in your school & community.community.

Show that you are responsible.Show that you are responsible.

Be accountable for what you do and Be accountable for what you do and say.say.

Emotional Maturity

The roller coaster ride…of

a lifetime

Feelings

Mood Swings

CONTROL is the KEY!

Mood SwingsYou might feel very happy You might feel very happy and then suddenly, sad or and then suddenly, sad or even MAD!even MAD!

Hormones effect our Hormones effect our emotions!emotions!

Knowing what to expect Knowing what to expect will help you cope!will help you cope!

If you need help- ask for it!If you need help- ask for it!

Physical MaturityThe pituitary The pituitary gland is the gland is the

internal alarm internal alarm clock that clock that

signals when signals when puberty puberty begins.begins.

Things you will notice…

Growth spurt begins

Muscles develop & Shoulders broaden

Perspiration increases

Oily hair & Skin

• Larynx enlarges and voice deepens

• Axillary, Facial, Chest & Pubic hair appears

• Some breast changes may occur

Body Image

During Puberty: you may notice you are…

• More sensitive about how your body looks

• Increase interest in grooming (this is good)

• Self conscious about appearance

• You will need to: Take care of yourself and respect your body

When you are clean you look and feel your best!

Taking care of

your body

• Shower every dayShower every day

• Wash hair with shampooWash hair with shampoo

• Use SOAP!Use SOAP!

• Wear deodorant with Wear deodorant with anti-perspirant anti-perspirant

• Wear clean clothesWear clean clothes

• Change socks every dayChange socks every day

NEW CLEANING INSTRUCTIONSNEW CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS

Oral Hygiene• Brush twice a dayBrush twice a day

• Floss once a dayFloss once a day

• Visit your dentist Visit your dentist twice a yeartwice a year

• Change your Change your toothbrush regularlytoothbrush regularly

• Good breath is very Good breath is very importantimportant SMILE!

Nutrition• Eat breakfastEat breakfast

• Eat at least 5 fruits & Eat at least 5 fruits & vegetables each dayvegetables each day

• Drink plenty of waterDrink plenty of water

• Drink milk for strong Drink milk for strong bonesbones

• DonDon’’t eat a lot of junk t eat a lot of junk food or drink a lot of sodafood or drink a lot of soda

It also means avoiding things that are It also means avoiding things that are harmful to your body like smoking, harmful to your body like smoking,

alcohol and drugs.alcohol and drugs.

Rest & Exercise• Rest helps your body

grow

• Rest helps your brain think

• Exercise gives your body a workout

• Exercise keeps your body fighting against disease

Scoliosis Screening

• Scoliosis-side to side curvature of the spine

• Screenings should be done before and during growth spurts with your annual doctor check-up

Your Feet• SCRUB FEET

• COTTON SOCKS

• VISIT WITH PARENTS OR YOUR SCHOOL NURSE ABOUT CONCERNS

• FUNGICIDAL OINTMENT

Tips & Tricks for taking care of your Tips & Tricks for taking care of your skinskin

• Wash face two times a Wash face two times a day with soap & waterday with soap & water

• Try not to touch faceTry not to touch face

• DonDon’’t pop or scratch t pop or scratch pimples or zitspimples or zits

Oil Producing Glands

BODY HAIR• Legs & under armsLegs & under arms

• ChestChest

• FaceFace

• Pubic (private area)Pubic (private area)

• Shaving and RazorsShaving and Razors

DonDon’’t share razors, t share razors, may spread may spread infectionsinfections

Communicable diseases• Diseases are caused by bacteria and viruses.

• These diseases can spread from one person to another by contact with blood or body fluids.

• Cold & Flu viruses

• Vaccine preventable diseases

(Tdap, Meningococcal, 2nd Varicella required in 7th grade)

• Hepatitis- attacks the liver

• HIV- weakens the immune system making it hard for someone to fight off diseases.

Preventing Blood Borne Illness and Infection

• Avoid contact with other’s blood and body fluid

• #1 way to prevent disease is to wash your hands

• Don’t share personal items *Razor, toothbrush

• If its warm, wet and not yours…don’t touch it!

Disease Prevention

• You can’t always tell who may have a disease.

• People may not look or act sick, but they can still infect others.

• Serious diseases are not transmitted by casual contact like being in the same room, shaking hands, hugging or sitting next to someone.

• Take precautions- BUT still be friends!

Reproductive Organs

A Closer Look

Reproductive System

• External genitals enlarge

• Circumcision

• Sperm production begins

• Nocturnal emissions

• Keep external organs clean

• Avoid underwear or clothing that is too tight

• Wear protective gear when playing contact sports

• Report lumps, swelling or soreness to your parents

• Yearly physical checkups

• Wash your hands after using the restroom

Caring for your BodyCaring for your Body

Accurate Information

• Ask your parent

• Talk to a trusted adult

• Don’t only get information from peers

Be Yourself

Growing up doesnGrowing up doesn’’t t happen all at once…happen all at once…

it takes time!it takes time!Remember, you are a Remember, you are a

work in progress!work in progress!