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You may have learned a little about puberty in 5th grade, but considering you are ALL about to go through puberty, or are already in the process, this information is perfect to review now. We study this in all of the middle school grades because human sexual development is a normal, natural and a healthy part of human development. It makes perfect sense that should be a part of every health education curriculum.
Essential Questions1. What happens to a person during puberty and why?2. How can teens best take care of themselves (physically, socially, and mental/emotionally) while going through the changes of puberty?3. What does a healthy relationship look like, and how does an adolescent foster healthy relationships and protect themselves from the damage of unhealthy relationships?4. What is consent, and how can we recognize signs of sexual abuse?5. Where can a young person go for honest, reliable answers when they have questions related to puberty and sexuality?
Essential Questions1. What happens to a person during puberty and why?2. How can teens best take care of themselves (physically, socially, and mental/emotionally) while going through the changes of puberty?3. What does a healthy relationship look like, and how does an adolescent foster healthy relationships and protect themselves from the damage of unhealthy relationships?4. What is consent, and how can we recognize signs of sexual abuse?5. Where can a young person go for honest, reliable answers when they have questions related to puberty and sexuality?
GREAT RESOURCES, AND Content to Learn & Practice (outside of the Pear Deck packaged lesson notes above)
GREAT RESOURCES, AND Content to Learn & Practice (outside of the Pear Deck packaged lesson notes above)
Amaze.org is terrific if you want to see age-appropriate and medically accurate short videos that explain complicated topics related to puberty, sexuality, how babies are born, and more!
KIDSHEALTH.ORG -- A GREAT SITE FOR ANYTHING HEALTH RELATED! (You can search for topics! Click button above!)
The two sites above:
The two sites above:
AREMEDICALLY ACCURATE!
ARE VERY AGE APPROPRIATE!
HAVE ARTICLES RELATE TO PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, AND MENTAL/EMOTIONAL HEALTH!
MAY HAVE HEALTH- RELATED GAMES TO EXPLORE!
IF YOU WANT TO SEEK OUT INFORMATION ABOUT SEXUAL DEVELOPMENT OR SEXUALITY, I URGE YOU TO START HERE, INSTEAD OF JUST GOOGLING YOUR QUESTIONS!
CHECK OUT THE REST OF THIS WEBPAGE, AND THE TWO SOURCES LISTED ABOVE.
Review the Notes
Essential Vocabulary: Practice Using Quizlet Here!
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Building Schema / Better Understanding
WATCH: Excellent BrainPops that you may watch every school day from school or home until 5:30 PM:
-The Reproductive System- An excellent overview of all of the reproductive “plumbing”-Puberty- What kinds of changes do boys and girls go through as they mature into men and women? Tim and Moby make it fun and easy-to-understand-Period- Tim and Moby dish this one off to Cassie and Rita. Very well explained to anyone who wants to find out more!-Hormones- We all have them! Why not learn about why and how they do what they do!-Babies- Where do babies really come from after all- here is the plain, honest truth!-Fetal Development- Possibly the most fascinating miracle known to humans! -Adolescence-Acne-Heredity-Genetics-Gender Determination-Motherhood-Infancy-Twins-Check out the whole batch of Genetics, Growth and Development Clips!READ: Two Articles about Crushes- Which do you like best?
Going Beyond
Going Beyond
RECOMMENDED BOOK: This book is great- and many girls even say it's fun to read- The Care and Keeping of You 2: The Body Book for Older Girls Check it out from the library, or maybe purchase from a book store.
RECOMMENDED BOOK: This book is great- and many guys even say it's fun to read- Growing Up Great!: The Ultimate Puberty Book for Boys Check it out from the library, or maybe purchase from a book store.
Reproductive System, Part 1 - Female Reproductive System: Crash Course A&P #40
Reproductive System, Part 2 - Male Reproductive System: Crash Course A&P 41
Amaze.orgHow to Take Care of Your Body During Puberty
Amaze.orgAwkward Conversations (don't have to be so awkward)
What's "normal" for girls in Puberty
How do hormones work?
How menstruation works
What do boys want to know about puberty?
Unit Content / Concepts
Unit Content / Concepts
Ground Rules for discussing puberty and sexuality
The physical, social, and mental/emotional changes of puberty
The basic structure and function of the male and female reproductive systems
Strategies for taking care of oneself throughout puberty (ie. nutrition, sleep, hygiene, physical activity)
The possible negative consequences of sexual activity in one’s teen years (mentioned, but a minor focus in 6th grade- will be greatly expanded on in 7th and 8th grade)
Characteristics of healthy relationships (ie. friendships, family relationships, romantic relationships)
Protecting oneself from sexual abuse
Being aware of peer pressure and practicing skills to resist peer pressure
Learning Targets
Learning Targets
I can practice interpersonal communication skills to effectively take part in a safe, comfortable classroom learning environment
I can identify the changes of puberty for males, females, and adolescents in general.
I can chart the typical process of puberty while understanding that every body is different and there are a wide range of normal when it comes to physical, social, and mental/emotional changes.
I can describe the basic parts and functions of the reproductive system.
I can recognize the effects of personal health practices/choices on physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being.
I can list appropriate ways to take care of my body as I go through the changes of puberty
I can analyze consequences for poor health choices.
I can identify the characteristics of healthy relationships and recognize my part in fostering healthy relationships.
I can discuss behaviors that may be considered to be abusive, and know how to get help if one is being abused.
I can establish a plan of action for avoiding dangerous situations.
National Health Education Standards
National Health Education Standards
-Addressed / Practiced in this unit: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
-Knowledge & Skills Assessed in this unit: 1
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