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Goal: Promote appreciation and respect for the amazing changes

experienced by self and others.

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Participate in a respectful way.

Review what you know about puberty.

Prepare to have conversations with �trusted adults.

Today, we will…

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Answer this question:

How many human body systems can you name?

Find your elbow partner.

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The human body has 10 systems:

CIRCULATORY

DIGESTIVE

SKELETAL

NERVOUS

MUSCULAR

RESPIRATORY

REPRODUCTIVE

EXCRETORY

ENDOCRINE

INTEGUMENTARY

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Normal Feelings

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Rules Can Help

Rules are guidelines to help us feel safer, �braver, ready to learn.

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Guidelines for Discussion

Treat the subject seriously.

Use humor appropriately.

Use the dictionary terms for body parts and functions.

Respect other people and their ideas.

Ask questions; questions are good.

Avoid gossiping.

Talk to trusted adults.

Avoid personal questions and stories.

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Answer these two questions:

  1. How much have you changed since you were born?
  2. How much will you change into an adult?

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Changes in Life

Think of ways you have already changed:

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Think of ways you will change �in the future:

Look how much �I’ve changed!

Body

Mind

Relationships with�family and friends

Body

Mind

Relationships with�family and friends

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Puberty�…a time of change

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CHANGES DURING PUBERTY

MALE

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BOTH

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1. Pubic and underarm� hair grows.

2. Interests and friendships� change.

3. Pimples and acne may� begin.

4. Person gets more� dependent on family.

5. Feet grow very quickly.

6. Voice gets higher.

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CHANGES DURING PUBERTY

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7. Breasts get bigger.

8. Sweat glands are not active.

9. Nocturnal emissions occur.

10. Menstruation begins.

11. Mood swings can happen.

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CHANGES DURING PUBERTY

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  1. Growth slows down.
  1. Sperm are produced.
  1. Person might have a “crush.”
  1. Person becomes able to reproduce.
  1. Eggs are released.

17. All fifth-graders start puberty � together.

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Talk about:

  1. Think of a way to make it easier to talk with a parent, caregiver, or other trusted adult.
  2. Describe a way to begin a discussion.

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Who Is a Trusted Adult?

A trusted adult is someone who…

You can talk with about anything.

Is a good listener.

You feel happy being around.

Might have helped you before.

Could be a parent, teacher, clergy person, neighbor, or…

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Today, we…

Lesson 5-1: Summary

Used guidelines to help us participate in a respectful way.

Prepared to have �conversations with� trusted adults. �(homework)

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