UNDERSTANDING PUBERTY

VOCABULARY SPERM: The sex cells that are made by the testes and that are needed to fertilize an egg from the female. SPERM: The sex cells that are made by the testes and that are needed to fertilize an egg from the female. SEMEN: The mixture of sperm and other secretions from the male reproductive organs. SEMEN: The mixture of sperm and other secretions from the male reproductive organs. EGG (OVA/OVUM): The sex cells that are produced by the female reproductive organs. EGG (OVA/OVUM): The sex cells that are produced by the female reproductive organs. MENSTRAL CYCLE: A monthly series of hormone-controlled changes that prepare the uterine lining for a pregnancy. MENSTRAL CYCLE: A monthly series of hormone-controlled changes that prepare the uterine lining for a pregnancy. OVULATION: The release of an egg (ova/ovum) from a follicle in the ovary. OVULATION: The release of an egg (ova/ovum) from a follicle in the ovary. ADOLESCENCE: The period of time between puberty and full maturation. ADOLESCENCE: The period of time between puberty and full maturation. PUBERTY: The period of development during which people become able to produce children. PUBERTY: The period of development during which people become able to produce children.

VOCABULARY CONT…. HORMONES: Chemical substances made and released in one part of the body that causes a change in another part of the body. HORMONES: Chemical substances made and released in one part of the body that causes a change in another part of the body. MENOPAUSE: A period of time in a woman’s life when the woman stops ovulating and menstruating. MENOPAUSE: A period of time in a woman’s life when the woman stops ovulating and menstruating.

HOW THE MALE BODY CHANGES Age range will be anywhere from ½ years old. Age range will be anywhere from ½ years old. The first changes will be growth of testicles, body hair and total body growth. The first changes will be growth of testicles, body hair and total body growth. The next set of changes will be growth of penis, change in voice, continuation of body hair, total body growth and then the development of acne. The next set of changes will be growth of penis, change in voice, continuation of body hair, total body growth and then the development of acne. All males will grow and develop at different times within this time period. Some will mature faster, some will be slower. All males will grow and develop at different times within this time period. Some will mature faster, some will be slower. Some males will show a slight breast growth and also gain weight during this time. Some males will show a slight breast growth and also gain weight during this time. The average growth spurt for males during puberty is 4 inches per year. The average growth spurt for males during puberty is 4 inches per year. Behaviors such as masturbation, being moody and aggressive, sleeping more than normal, fantasizing about sex and wet dreams will begin to occur. Behaviors such as masturbation, being moody and aggressive, sleeping more than normal, fantasizing about sex and wet dreams will begin to occur.

HOW THE FEMALE BODY CHANGES May begin as early as 8 years old. Age range will be 8-13 years. May begin as early as 8 years old. Age range will be 8-13 years. Breast development begins with the areola (nipple). There is no way to determine what size your breasts will be. Breast development begins with the areola (nipple). There is no way to determine what size your breasts will be. Pubic hair begins growth on the outer area of the vagina. Will become darker and more coarse throughout puberty. It will grow like an inverted triangle. Pubic hair begins growth on the outer area of the vagina. Will become darker and more coarse throughout puberty. It will grow like an inverted triangle. Your body will begin to grow- average yearly growth for girls is 3.5 inches/year. Your body will begin to grow- average yearly growth for girls is 3.5 inches/year. Acne and weight gain are also normal changes you will see. Acne and weight gain are also normal changes you will see. Behavior changes such as increase in sleep, masturbation, mood swings, and PMS before their period. Behavior changes such as increase in sleep, masturbation, mood swings, and PMS before their period.

COMPLETE A On a half sheet of paper write: On a half sheet of paper write: 3 things you learned 3 things you learned 2 things you have questions on 2 things you have questions on 1 thing you found interesting 1 thing you found interesting

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