1. Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham. Chatham County Public Health Department L. Layton Long, Health Director www.chathamnc.org/publichealth Changes & Influences during Puberty This presentation was adapted for use in Chatham County School’s by the Chatham County Public Health department from “Successfully Teaching Middle and High School Health” developed by the North Carolina School Health Training Center.

2. Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham. Chatham County Public Health Department L. Layton Long, Health Director www.chathamnc.org/publichealth Puberty Walk Activity

3. Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham. Chatham County Public Health Department L. Layton Long, Health Director www.chathamnc.org/publichealth A time in your life when your body makes changes that causes you to develop into an adult. pu·ber·ty noun \ ˈ pyü-bər-tē\

4. Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham. Chatham County Public Health Department L. Layton Long, Health Director www.chathamnc.org/publichealth Changes ? ? ? ? ! ! ! ! !

5. Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham. Chatham County Public Health Department L. Layton Long, Health Director www.chathamnc.org/publichealth PHYSICAL EMOTIONAL

6. Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham. Chatham County Public Health Department L. Layton Long, Health Director www.chathamnc.org/publichealth Bladder Prostate Gland Urethra Penis Testicle Epididymis Scrotum Vas Deferens Male Reproductive System

7. Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham. Chatham County Public Health Department L. Layton Long, Health Director www.chathamnc.org/publichealth Fallopian Tube Ovary Uterus Cervix Vagina Labia Breasts Fallopian Tubes Ovaries Uterus Cervix Vagina Labia Breasts Female Reproductive System

8. Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham. Chatham County Public Health Department L. Layton Long, Health Director www.chathamnc.org/publichealth Between ages 10-15 Voice deepens Penis & testicles grow Shoulders broaden Hips narrow Chest Hair Nocturnal emissions Between ages 9-13 Hips widen Breasts enlarge Vaginal discharge Begin menstruation (period) Growth spurt Oily skin and scalp Sweat Body odor Body hair grows Acne TestosteroneEstrogen & Progesterone BOYSGIRLS

9. Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham. Chatham County Public Health Department L. Layton Long, Health Director www.chathamnc.org/publichealth EMOTIONAL & SOCIAL

10. Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham. Chatham County Public Health Department L. Layton Long, Health Director www.chathamnc.org/publichealth Puberty is a time of changes We all have our own body clock Changes can be physical and emotional It’s not a race Remember…

11. Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham. Chatham County Public Health Department L. Layton Long, Health Director www.chathamnc.org/publichealth So what can you do? ? ? ? ? ! ! ! ! !

12. Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham. Chatham County Public Health Department L. Layton Long, Health Director www.chathamnc.org/publichealth #1: Practice good personal hygiene!

13. Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham. Chatham County Public Health Department L. Layton Long, Health Director www.chathamnc.org/publichealth #2: Be Healthy!

14. Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham. Chatham County Public Health Department L. Layton Long, Health Director www.chathamnc.org/publichealth #3: Get good information.#3: Get good information! Find Info: ● www.teenshealth.org/teen/www.teenshealth.org/teen/ ● www.ubykotex.com/get-the-factswww.ubykotex.com/get-the-facts

15. Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham. Chatham County Public Health Department L. Layton Long, Health Director www.chathamnc.org/publichealth Everyone goes through it It’s normal Adults and friends can give support Be clean & healthy It will be okay! REMEMBER

16. Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham. Chatham County Public Health Department L. Layton Long, Health Director www.chathamnc.org/publichealth Questions ? ? ? ? ! ! ! ! !

17. Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham. Chatham County Public Health Department L. Layton Long, Health Director www.chathamnc.org/publichealth Healthy or Unhealthy !? Activity

18. Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham. Chatham County Public Health Department L. Layton Long, Health Director www.chathamnc.org/publichealth Puberty Scenarios Activity  How does the main character feel about growing up?  What steps can you take to be a respectful friend to him or her?

19. Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham. Chatham County Public Health Department L. Layton Long, Health Director www.chathamnc.org/publichealth Planning for a Healthy Life Activity

20. Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham. Chatham County Public Health Department L. Layton Long, Health Director www.chathamnc.org/publichealth What to do about your period? ? ? ? ? ! ! ! ! !

21. Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham. Chatham County Public Health Department L. Layton Long, Health Director www.chathamnc.org/publichealth Menstruation

22. Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham. Chatham County Public Health Department L. Layton Long, Health Director www.chathamnc.org/publichealth Pads Rectangles of absorbent material that attaches to the inside of a girl’s underwear and absorbs blood. Change often, at least every 3 to 4 hours, to prevent the buildup of bacteria and eliminate odor. Period Supplies

23. Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham. Chatham County Public Health Department L. Layton Long, Health Director www.chathamnc.org/publichealth Tampons Period Supplies Absorbent material that is compressed into a tiny tube-like shape. Absorbs blood from inside the vagina. Wash hands before use and follow directions. Change often, at least every 4-6 hours.