Grade 5 Maturation Prepared by: Christine Balfour, RN, BScN, B.Ed, MA Health Promotion Coordinator

Rules for Maturation Classes Maturation classes discuss sensitive (embarrassing) subjects, there proper rules must be followed. No Put Downs! – In class or after class No question is silly or dumb & it’s okay to giggle and be embarrassed Correct terms are used Listen when others are talking No talking about class members comments outside of the classroom DO talk to your parents about puberty changes and questions you have after this class & anytime.

What is Puberty? What starts Puberty? What age does Puberty start? Boys? Girls?

Changes 3 times of rapid growth during your life 1.From conception to birth: the human fetus grows from one cell (fertilized ovum) to 26 trillion cells. This is the most rapid time of growth for a human. 2.In the first year of life: an infant triples it’s birth weight. Imagine if you tripled (x3) your weight in the next year! 3.PUBERTY: is the last big phase of growth in your life. It is the slowest of the 3, but it includes important reproductive changes. THESE CHANGES ARE ALL HEALTHY AND POSITIVE!

Female Reproductive System

Male Reproductive System

Changes in Emotions Mood swings – wider range of emotions, greater intensity of emotions Peer pressure becomes more powerful Sensitive to criticism – especially from parents More self-conscious Attraction and crushes

Changes in Thought at Puberty Scared, nervous, excited…about all the new situations in your world…growing up, leaving elementary school, new friends Wanting more independence…making decisions on your own, questioning authority like your parents or the school Thinking about identity….asking “Who am I?” Wanting to “fit in”

Changes in Social Behaviour (Friends) Sometimes embarrassed… by family, friends, your own body or behaviour Want to choose own friends Choosing friends for different reasons Want more control…over what you do with free time

Changes in the Body GirlsBoys-become taller, gain weight-get pimples-grow pubic hair, underarm hairmore arm and leg hair-hair may become oily-have body odour -ovulate, can become pregnant-produce sperm, wet dreams? -begin to menstruate (periods)-penis & testicles grow bigger, erections -breasts become larger-develop wider shoulders, chests -develop wider hips-voice becomes deeper -vaginal discharge-facial hair, chest hair?

Boundaries! GOOD TOUCH – hand shake, high five, fist pump, pat on the back BAD TOUCH – private parts, oh oh feeling, too close for too long, kiss/hug – depends on the person????