1. Puberty

2. Ground Rules….
Be kind to everyone-No making fun of someone for not knowing something
Everyone has different levels of knowledge on this subject
BE M ATURE- too giggily? go for a walk
BE APPROPRIATE. Use correct terms and be aware that some people may feel uncomfortable with what you say and how you say it
What is said in here stays in here
Avoid talking about others who are not here….only tell your own stories
Avoid getting too much into specifics

3. Changes:
Boys: Both: Girls:

4. Changes: Boys: Both: Girls: Voice deepens Voice cracks Shoulders widen
Testosterone-male hormone
Facial/chest hair
Sperm production
Nocturnal emissions=wet dreams
(Ejaculation at night)
Spontaneous erections
Penis/Testicles enlarge/grow
Hips widen
Ovulation begins
Menstruation begins
Mood swings
Breast enlarge and are sensitive

5. How it starts….
The pituitary gland sends signals to the male and female sex organ to release the hormones (testosterone/estrogen/progesterone)
Who develops first and when?

6. Male reproductive system

7. Female reproductive system

8. Menstruation/ovulation

9. Babies…..

10. Twins etc