Puberty and the changes in me.

ObjectivesBy the end of this lesson I

will:

Understand the physical changes that happen during puberty.

Understand the importance of personal hygiene.

Starter 1. Copy and answer the

following question in one complete sentence:

What is puberty?

Key Words:

Education for Personal Relationships

Puberty

Guidelines

What is Puberty?

The time when your body begins to develop and change

as you move from child to adult.

What is puberty?

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rsj6dW6qKRc

Complete Body Changes Work sheet

Changes Boy Girl BothGrow taller 

     

Skin becomes oily 

     

Spots appear on skin 

     

Hair grows under arms 

     

Body shape changes 

     

Weight gain 

     

Face shape changes 

     

Voice becomes deeper 

     

Body sweats more 

     

May be physically attracted to other people 

     

Sometimes feel lonely and confused 

     

Mood swings (including irritability, tearfulness, overwhelming happiness and confusion) 

     

May become argumentative and bad tempered 

     

Want more independence 

     

Start to think about the future 

     

Start to think more about appearance 

     

Changes during puberty

Boys and girls are going through the same changes

• So why the divide?

Physical changes in my bodyGreasy and oily skin and scalp

Body Produces more sweat

Adult (permanent) teeth come through

Grow taller and wider, and put on some weight

You may gain a bit of weight…

remember this is natural!

Causes and Consequences

CAUSE CONSEQUENCE WHAT CAN YOU DO?

Body produces more sweat during puberty.

Skin and scalp become for oily during puberty.

The body grows taller and wider.

You lose all baby teeth and adult teeth come through.

Hygiene

Task 1

With a partner

Write down 5 ways you ensure you have good personal hygiene

Complete personal hygiene sheet

• What products do you use?

• How often should we brush our teeth?

• How often should we shower?

What Have I learnt?

• Write down 3 things that you have learnt in today's lesson

• Share them with the person sat next to you and see if they have written anything different.