the time when a child’s body starts to change and grow into an adult body

the body parts that help with reproduction and other bodily functions; they are important for health, are private and are different for different bodies

Staying clean during puberty

RSHE (PSHE)

How we change during puberty

Menstruation

This unit provides essential information about the physical and emotional changes during puberty, including understanding bodily changes, menstruation and hygiene during puberty. Pupils develop healthy understanding of development, learn correct terminology and feel prepared for changes ahead.

Puberty: How will I change as I grow up?

Physical illness or injury, medical procedures, blood.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of sex or sexual body parts, including sex education.

Depiction or discussion of sexual content

when a child’s body starts to change and grow into an adult body

the private parts of the body used for reproduction

Match the word to the correct definition.

You only need to wash your body with water.

It is important to wash our bodies regularly during puberty.

You should always use soap to wash your genitals.

Hormone changes can cause increased body odour and greasy hair.

Which statements about cleaning our bodies are true?

What does the vagina produce which helps keep it clean?

a stage of life that starts at 11 years old

the time of life involving only physical changes

a stage of life involving only emotional changes

It is important to get plenty of sleep during puberty.

Teenagers often sleep and wake up later because their circadian rhythm changes.

It is wrong to use different names for our genitals.

It helps if we are worried and need to talk to a trusted adult.

Why should we learn the scientific name for our genitals?

Females have a {{}} and a vagina as part of their genitals.

the opening in female genitalia between the womb and the vulva

the monthly cycle, during which someone ovulates and menstruates

the time in the cycle when blood comes out of the vagina

the time in the cycle when an egg is released from the ovaries

Males have a penis and {{}} as part of their genitals.

Staying clean during puberty

Lesson outcome

Content guidance