1. 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

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

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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

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

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

9. 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.

10. 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

11. Emotional Changes Mood swings
Difficulty communicating and expressing feelings
Excessive worry

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

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

14. 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!

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

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

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

18. 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

19. 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

20. 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

21. 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

22. 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

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

24. Abstinence
A voluntary decision to refrain from sexual intercourse

25. 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

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