Format
1. Brief discussion of puberty and the normality of the changes
2. Students name changes that occur and for whom
3. Using cross sections, the functions and locations of organs are presented
4. Students learn that self-respect is important and that asking questions of trusted adults is the best way to get answers
5. Students will learn the importance of good hygiene
Objectives
Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:
1. Identify the role of the pituitary gland during puberty.
2. Differentiate between male and female skeletal structures and state the changes that occur during puberty.
3. Identify the structures of the male reproductive system.
4. Match the reproductive organ with its function.
5. Define conception.
6. List several secondary sexual characteristics that occur during puberty.
7. Define nocturnal emissions (wet dreams) and state they are normal.
8. State two ways to cope with the emotional changes of puberty.
9. State that puberty is a normal process of growing up with physical and emotional changes.
10. Name two good hygiene habits to begin practicing during puberty.
Standards Alignment
National Standards
US National Health Education Standards: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.
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State Standards
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