Part 1: A time of Change Part 2: Lets talk about Sex Adolescence Part 1: A time of Change Part 2: Lets talk about Sex

Background Information Presentation Chapter 21 Lessons 1 and 2 Audience Ages 11-14 Middle School Students

Part 1: A Time of Change What is Puberty? Roles of Hormones Physical Changes Emotional, Social, and Mental Changes Developmental Tasks Personal Identity

Puberty The process of physical changes by which a child's body becomes an adult body capable of reproduction. Puberty marks the beginning of adolescence Usually occurs between ages 11-14

Roles of Hormones Hormones are chemical substances produced by glands that regulate the activities of different body cells. They are responsible for the changes that occur during puberty. The male hormone is Testosterone The female hormones are Estrogen and Progesterone

Types of Change Physical Changes Mental Changes Emotional Changes Male physical Changes Female Physical Changes Concerns about Physical Changes Mental Changes Emotional Changes Social Changes

Male Testicular size, function, and fertility Appearance of pubic, body, and facial hair Voice deepens Body shape and composition Body odor, skin changes, acne

Female Breast development Pubic hair Menstruation begins Body shape, fat distribution, and body composition Body odor, skin changes, and acne

Concerns Girls tend to be taller than their male classmates Increase in size of male voice box can cause voice to “crack.” Feet and hands are larger and can appear awkward and disproportional.

Mental Changes Brain reaches adult size and weight Cognition and memory both increase Problem solving and decision making Ability to understand someone else's point of view New interests, hobbies, and career goals develop

Emotional Changes Mood swings Difficulty communicating and expressing feelings Excessive worry

Social Changes Friendships and peer acceptance important Gaining independence from parents Development of male-female relationships More responsibility

Personal Identity Made up of factors that distinguish personal uniqueness “Finding your fit” within a clique Becoming comfortable with yourself physically and sexually

Remember to always be yourself! Are you unique? Can I make independent decisions and accept the consequences of my actions? Have I examined my beliefs about what types of behavior are appropriate me and my peers? Does my behavior reflect a personal set of values and standards which I live by? What factors do you believe make you unique? Remember to always be yourself!

Part 2: Let’s Talk About Sex Decisions about Sexual Activity Safety Risks Abstinence

Decisions about Sexual Activity Practicing Safe Sex Contraceptives Risks STI’s Pregnancy Negative Effects

Sexually Transmitted Infections Infectious diseases spread from person to person through sexual contact Nearly 3 million adolescents contract STI’s each year

HPV (Human Papillomavirus) There are a 100 different strains, 30 which are sexually transmitted Some types can cause genital warts and some can cause cervical cancer

Syphilis often been called “the great imitator” because so many of the signs and symptoms are indistinguishable from those of other diseases Occurs in three different stages: Primary, Secondary, Tertiary

Gonorrhea CDC estimates that more than 700,000 people get new gonorrheal infections a year Caused by a bacterium that grows in warm, moist areas of the reproductive system

HIV/AIDS HIV is the virus that causes AIDS AIDS is fatal 40 million people have HIV or AIDS, 2.5 million are children Spread by sexual contact with an infected person

Pregnancy: Babies Having Babies Teen mothers are more likely to: drop out of school have multiple children suffer from health, social, and emotional problems Cannot financially support family Increased rates of alcohol and drug abuse

Negative Effects Complicates relationship with partner Bad reputation Self-respect issues

Abstinence A voluntary decision to refrain from sexual intercourse

Reasons to Abstain Only sure way to prevent pregnancy and STI’s More self-respect and respect for others Establish your priorities and moral limits

Presenters Ariel Bejerano Kevin Clark Lindsay English Samantha Fasano Kaitlyn Floyd Tenaje Ndah Madison Reda