Grade : 10 Date: December 2015
1.Define the term puberty. 2. List the secondary sexual characteristics of both genders: male and female. 3.List at least 2 psychological changes related to puberty.
4.Relate the biological changes to the behavioural changes in both genders. 5.Work in groups of five Demonstrate an awareness of the psychological changes in puberty and how it affects student’s school academic/behavioural performance using technology tools/softwares.
Puberty is the period during which growing boys or girls undergo the process of sexual maturation. These changes are called secondary sexual characteristics
Watch the video below and state the secondary sexual characteristics of A. males B. females
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Puberty usually begins around the age of 12 but can start as early as age 9. During puberty hormones and chemicals are released into the body, which can result in psychological changes. These may include: Mood Swings Tiredness Sadness/Depression Irritability
Anger Anxiety Self-consciousness Sexual Desires/Arousals
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1. List the changes that takes place in males and females during puberty? 2. How does puberty affects the social behaviours of males? Explain. 3. What is puberty?