1. Guidelines for Discussion
Lesson 1 | A Climate for Growth
Guidelines for Discussion
Treat the subject seriously.
Use humor appropriately.
Use the correct terms for body parts and functions.
Respect other people and their ideas.
Avoid gossiping.
Avoid personal questions and stories.
Ask questions; questions are good. 1
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2. Changes in Life List ways you have already changed:
List ways you will change in the future:
Body
Mind
Relationships with family and friends
Relationships with family and friends
Look how much I’ve changed! 2
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3. □ YES or NO CHANGE BOYS GIRLS BOTH 1. Pubic and underarm hair grows.
2. Interests and friendships change.
3. Pimples and acne may begin.
4. Person becomes more dependent on family.
5. Feet grow very quickly.
6. Voice gets higher.
7. Breasts develop 3
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4. □ YES or NO CHANGE BOYS GIRLS BOTH
8. Sweat glands are no longer active.
9. Nocturnal emissions occur.
10. Menstruation begins.
11. Changes in mood take place more often.
12. Growth slows down
13. Hips get wider.
14. Person becomes able to reproduce. 4
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5. □ YES or NO CHANGE BOYS GIRLS BOTH 15. Eggs are produced.
16. Sperm are produced.
17. All fifth-graders start puberty together. 5
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