5th_6th Grade YES You Can...Commit to Character!

Puberty - A Time of Change

Objectives After completing the lesson, students will be able to: 1. recognize the physical, physiological and emotional changes that happen in males and females during puberty; 2. differentiate between a crush, an infatuation and love; 3. determine the benefit of communicating health needs or concerns during puberty to trusted adults.

Overview of Lesson A. Introduction

B. Puberty and Changes

 Puberty and Changes for Girls worksheet  Puberty and Changes for Boys worksheet  Puberty...It Affects Us All worksheet

C. Relationships Have Many Levels/Intensities demonstration

D. Final Thoughts

Materials •

Copies of the following:  Puberty and Changes for Boys/Girls worksheets (pgs. 7 & 9)  Puberty...It Affects Us All worksheet (pg. 11) • Optional anatomy pictures for males and females (pgs. 13 & 14) • Three (3) balloons, preferably different colors • A pin, to pop a balloon

Advance Preparation • Copy the worksheets for each student

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