Human Growth & Development Day 1 Activities: Goals: Introduction Video: Straight Talk about Puberty for Boys Changes in the Male During Puberty Question Box I can describe the physical changes that occur in both boys and girls during puberty. I can describe the changes my body will undergo during puberty.

Introduction Question Box Ground Rules If you have questions, write them on a half sheet of paper and place them in the box. Questions will be answered the last day of the unit. Be attentive. Be respectful. Be appropriate. In this unit you will learn about the changes that occur during puberty, usually occurring from 9 to 16 years of age. This change is marked by rapid body growth and changes in body features and organs, as well as attitudes and feelings about yourselves or others.

Straight Talk about Puberty for Boys Watch the video about changes that you undergo during puberty. Make sure to pay close attention the video. You will answer questions after our class discussion. Watch the video here.

Male Changes During Puberty Worksheet Complete the worksheet. When you are finished we will discuss your answers. Collect the worksheet.

Question Box Use the half sheets of paper to write down your questions. If you do not have a question, leave your paper blank.

Thank you for your maturity! Remember that if you think of other questions tonight, feel free to write them down tomorrow.

Human Growth & Development Day 2 Activities: Goals: Ground Rules Similarities & Differences Video: Straight Talk about Puberty for Girls Review: Changes in Physical Development During Puberty Female Reproductive System Female Changes During Puberty Question Box I can identify the location and describe the function of reproductive organs in the male and female. I can describe the changes in girls undergo during puberty.

Ground Rules Be attentive. Be respectful. Be appropriate.

Similarities & Differences Boys Girls Increase in body height. Increase in body size. Development of pubic and underarm hair. Enlargement of genitals. Increased activity of sweat glands. Possible development of acne. Shoulders broaden. Facial hair develops. Voice becomes lower. Hips widen. Breasts develop. Skin tone changes. You will learn more about these changes and others over the next few days.

Straight Talk about Puberty for Girls Watch the video about changes that you undergo during puberty. Make sure to pay close attention the video. You will answer questions after our class discussion.

Female Changes During Puberty Worksheet Complete the worksheet. When you are finished we will discuss your answers. Collect the worksheet.

Question Box Use the half sheets of paper to write down your questions. If you do not have a question, leave your paper blank.

Thank you for your maturity! Remember that if you think of other questions tonight, feel free to write them down tomorrow.

Human Growth & Development Day 3 Activities: Goals: Ground Rules Review Embryonic & Fetal Development Pregnancy Prevention Unintended Pregnancy I can describe the processes of sexual intercourse, fertilization, and pregnancy. I can identify pregnancy prevention and abortion. I can describe the month-by-month development and growth of the embryo and fetus from conception to birth. Pregnancy and abortion should be addressed in a sensitive manner. Encourage students to consult parent, trusted adult, guardian, or clergy if they have questions beyond our topics of discussion.

Ground Rules Be attentive. Be respectful. Be appropriate.

Review - Sexual Reproduction Sexual Intercourse: The physical mating of a man and woman. The penis of the man enters the vagina of the woman semen (containing sperm cells) is released. The sperm cells released in the vagina swim into the uterus and enter the fallopian tubes. If the sperm cells encounter an egg cell in a fallopian tube, the two cells may join and from a fertilized egg cell. This process when they join is called fertilization. The fertilized egg cell divides and move down the fallopian tube into the uterus. In the uterus it attaches to the uterine wall and starts to grow. This marks the beginning of pregnancy. Ask, “what is sexual reproduction?” Discuss the 3 bullet points. We encourage them to talk to their parents or a trusted adult about the topic of human sexuality and what we have discussed. They will help you understand this subject and the importance it plays in human relationships and the family.

Embryonic & Fetal Development At this stage the dividing cell mass is known as an embryo. This stage lasts until eight or nine weeks following fertilization. From eight or nine weeks until birth, the developing baby is referred to as a fetus. Many complex changes occur during the embryonic and fetal development process. At the end of fetal development the baby is born. A normal birth involves the baby moving from the uterus to the vagina and then to the outside world. A normal pregnancy lasts about nine months. Ask, “what is sexual reproduction?” Discuss the 3 bullet points. We encourage them to talk to their parents or a trusted adult about the topic of human sexuality and what we have discussed. They will help you understand this subject and the importance it plays in human relationships and the family.

Pregnancy Prevention Abstinence – abstaining for sexual intercourse. The best way to eliminate the risk of pregnancy. Abstain until you are able to handle the responsibilities of a mature relationship (marriage, commitment, parenthood, fidelity, family). Birth control Use of birth control is a private matter. No method of birth control is 100% reliable Collect the worksheet.

Unintended Pregnancy If an unintended pregnancy occurs, the couple and, finally, the woman, must choose one of the following courses of action: To raise the child. To allow someone to adopt the child. To have an abortion. Abortion: The process that ends a pregnancy after it starts. Spontaneous abortion is a natural occurrence (miscarriage). Induced abortion is caused deliberately to end a pregnancy; may be used to safe the life of the pregnant woman or could be carried out as a difficult, personal choice. If you have further questions about birth control or abortion, please speak to your parent, guardian, trusted adult, or a member of the clergy.

Question Box Use the half sheets of paper to write down your questions. If you do not have a question, leave your paper blank.

Human Growth & Development Day 4 Activities: Goals: PBS Puberty Website Review of Male & Female Reproductive Systems Questions Box Changes in the Male During Puberty I can describe the basic sexuality information related to boys. I can explain the need for proper hygiene. This can be done with boys and girls combined

PBS Puberty Website Let’s go to the following website: http://pbskids.org/itsmylife/body/ puberty/index.html Together we will look at “Topics on Puberty” and “About Boys” sections.

Responding to Your Questions Let’s talk about your questions. Thanks in advance for showing maturity in participating in the discussion. Use this time to address student questions from the question box.

Changes in the Male During Puberty Complete the worksheet. When finished, I will collect the worksheet and we will discuss your answers.

Thank you for your maturity! You are starting an exciting time in your lives….you are starting on the path to adulthood.