1. Adolescence ( Puberty Notes)
From 12-18

2. Ground Rules for Puberty Unit
Be mature and respectful
It is ok to giggle but do not laugh or make fun of others
No side conversations during notes
Ask questions when you have a question
Visit kidshealth.org and discuss information with parents

3. Adolescence (12-18) 3 Changes are happening Mental/Emotional Social
Physical

4. Mental/Emotional Changes
Might experience “mood swings.”
Feel happy one moment then sad the next.
This is partly due to hormones (chemicals in the body.)

5. Social Changes Start to hang out with different people.
Spend time with the opposite gender.

6. Physical Changes
All the physical changes that happen in your body are called Puberty.

7. What is puberty?
It is the time when our bodies change from a child’s body to an adult body.
Girls – Start to release eggs
Boys – Start to make sperm cell

8. What causes Puberty?
Puberty is caused by the release of
hormones from the pituitary gland.
What body system makes most of our
Hormones?

9. The Endocrine System Creates hormones that start puberty
Two major hormones: Testosterone and Estrogen ( both found in males and females)

10. Changes in both Genders
Sweat Increases
Pubic and underarm hair grows
Acne
External genitals (private parts) enlarge

11. Changes in Males Only Muscles Develop Voice Deepens
Facial and body hair appear.
Shoulders broaden.
Nocturnal emission

12. Males only Males may experience “wet dreams” or nocturnal emissions
This is when a male may ejaculate or release fluid known as semen while sleeping
Semen contains sperm
Completely normal and usually happens a few times during Puberty

13. Changes in Females Only
Hips widen
Breast develop
Body fat increases
Menstruation begins

14. Girls Only During puberty, a girl will have her first period
Ovulation is when one unfertilized egg is released from a woman’s ovaries and travels toward her uterus.
In a few days, If the egg remains unfertilized, the egg will begin to disintegrate and there will be some bleeding. This is known as a period.

15. Developmental Task Become independent of parents Define your values
Find your identity
Accept your body
Form mature relationships