Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham. Chatham County Public Health Department L. Layton Long, Health Director Changes & Influences during Puberty This presentation was adapted for use in Chatham County School’s by the Chatham County Public Health department from “Successfully Teaching Middle and High School Health” developed by the North Carolina School Health Training Center.

Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham. Chatham County Public Health Department L. Layton Long, Health Director Puberty Walk Activity

Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham. Chatham County Public Health Department L. Layton Long, Health Director A time in your life when your body makes changes that causes you to develop into an adult. pu·ber·ty noun \ ˈ pyü-bər-tē\

Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham. Chatham County Public Health Department L. Layton Long, Health Director Changes ? ? ? ? ! ! ! ! !

Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham. Chatham County Public Health Department L. Layton Long, Health Director PHYSICAL EMOTIONAL

Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham. Chatham County Public Health Department L. Layton Long, Health Director Bladder Prostate Gland Urethra Penis Testicle Epididymis Scrotum Vas Deferens Male Reproductive System

Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham. Chatham County Public Health Department L. Layton Long, Health Director Fallopian Tube Ovary Uterus Cervix Vagina Labia Breasts Fallopian Tubes Ovaries Uterus Cervix Vagina Labia Breasts Female Reproductive System

Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham. Chatham County Public Health Department L. Layton Long, Health Director Between ages Voice deepens Penis & testicles grow Shoulders broaden Hips narrow Chest Hair Nocturnal emissions Between ages 9-13 Hips widen Breasts enlarge Vaginal discharge Begin menstruation (period) Growth spurt Oily skin and scalp Sweat Body odor Body hair grows Acne TestosteroneEstrogen & Progesterone BOYSGIRLS

Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham. Chatham County Public Health Department L. Layton Long, Health Director EMOTIONAL & SOCIAL

Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham. Chatham County Public Health Department L. Layton Long, Health Director Puberty is a time of changes We all have our own body clock Changes can be physical and emotional It’s not a race Remember…

Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham. Chatham County Public Health Department L. Layton Long, Health Director So what can you do? ? ? ? ? ! ! ! ! !

Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham. Chatham County Public Health Department L. Layton Long, Health Director #1: Practice good personal hygiene!

Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham. Chatham County Public Health Department L. Layton Long, Health Director #2: Be Healthy!

Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham. Chatham County Public Health Department L. Layton Long, Health Director #3: Get good information.#3: Get good information! Find Info: ● ●

Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham. Chatham County Public Health Department L. Layton Long, Health Director Everyone goes through it It’s normal Adults and friends can give support Be clean & healthy It will be okay! REMEMBER

Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham. Chatham County Public Health Department L. Layton Long, Health Director Questions ? ? ? ? ! ! ! ! !

Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham. Chatham County Public Health Department L. Layton Long, Health Director Healthy or Unhealthy !? Activity

Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham. Chatham County Public Health Department L. Layton Long, Health Director Puberty Scenarios Activity  How does the main character feel about growing up?  What steps can you take to be a respectful friend to him or her?

Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham. Chatham County Public Health Department L. Layton Long, Health Director Planning for a Healthy Life Activity

Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham. Chatham County Public Health Department L. Layton Long, Health Director What to do about your period? ? ? ? ? ! ! ! ! !

Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham. Chatham County Public Health Department L. Layton Long, Health Director Menstruation

Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham. Chatham County Public Health Department L. Layton Long, Health Director Pads Rectangles of absorbent material that attaches to the inside of a girl’s underwear and absorbs blood. Change often, at least every 3 to 4 hours, to prevent the buildup of bacteria and eliminate odor. Period Supplies

Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham. Chatham County Public Health Department L. Layton Long, Health Director Tampons Period Supplies Absorbent material that is compressed into a tiny tube-like shape. Absorbs blood from inside the vagina. Wash hands before use and follow directions. Change often, at least every 4-6 hours.