Lesson video

Hello, my name is Ms. Growth, and today's lesson is called "Physical changes during puberty." This fits into the unit "Puberty: What happens during adolescence?" Now, for this lesson, it is required for you to have an adult present, so please make sure they are with you before you press play.

We are going to be looking at parts of the body in today's lesson, so if at any point you feel worried or uncomfortable, it's important for you to stop watching.

Today's lesson outcome is I can describe the physical changes that happen during puberty.

Let's begin by taking a look at our ground rules for today's lesson.

Laura says we should listen to others.

Jacob says, "No judgement ," and that means if somebody decides to share their own experiences or their thoughts and feelings, that we don't judge them because of it.

Andeep says, "Respect privacy," and that means if we do hear somebody else share their own experiences, that we don't go and repeat it to other people outside of this lesson.

And Izzy says, "Choose your level of participation." That means you can decide whether you want to just simply listen or if you want to share something throughout.

These are today's keywords that are going to pop up throughout the lesson.

Puberty, genitals, insecure.

Puberty is the time when a child's body starts to change and grow into an adult body.

Genitals, the body parts that help with reproduction and other bodily functions.

They are important for health and are private and are different for different bodies.

Insecure means feeling unsure about yourself or worried about what others think.

This is today's lesson outline and we are going to begin with, what physical changes happen during puberty? Puberty is the time when a child's body starts to change and grow into an adult body.

During this time, bodies and emotions change.

Andeep says, "Puberty is a human process that everyone experiences differently." Puberty usually begins between the ages of 8 and 14.

It is common for some people to experience changes earlier or later than others.

Laura says, "Some people go through puberty quickly and some more slowly." Okay, time for a check for understanding.

True or false? Everyone starts puberty at 12 years old.

Hmm, true or false? Everyone starts puberty at 12 years old.

Pause this video so you can have some thinking time.

Well done if you said false.

Puberty usually starts between the ages of 8 and 14.

However, it is common for people to start earlier or later than this.

During puberty, both female and male bodies physically change.

Here are some changes they will both experience.

Growing taller, body hair, and body odour.

Hormones in the body can make skin and hair oily during puberty.

This can lead to spots called acne.

These are common and will eventually go away with time.

Okay, time for a check for understanding.

What do both females and males experience during puberty? A, an increase in body hair.

B, wider shoulders and broader chests.

C, growing taller.

And D, stronger body odour.

Hmm, what do both females and males experience during puberty? Pause this video so you can have some thinking time.

Well done if you said A, an increase in body hair, C, growing taller, and D, stronger body odour.

Females and males will also experience different changes from each other throughout puberty.

During puberty, females will develop breasts which can produce milk for a baby.

Some males may also develop some breast tissue during puberty, which often goes away with time.

Jacob says, "Everyone's breasts are different colours, shapes and sizes." During puberty, nipples and breasts change size and shape.

And here are some illustrations of some breasts on your screen which show where the nipples are.

Females' hips also grow wider during puberty, and their body may become curvier.

Izzy says, "Females may put on weight during puberty.

This is common." Males will develop an Adam's apple.

This is the voice box growing larger, allowing their voice to become deeper.

Jacob says, "This change will happen over time." Males' voices can go through phases of being high or low-pitched.

This is referred to as your voice breaking.

Izzy says, "Sometimes the pitch can change suddenly or unexpectedly.

This is common and nothing to be embarrassed about." Males' shoulders will also become wider and their chests broader.

Okay, time for a check for understanding.

What do males experience during puberty? A, wider hips.

B, wider shoulders and broader chests.

C, periods.

And D, a significantly deeper voice.

Hmm, what do males experience during puberty? Pause this video so you can have some thinking time.

Well done if you said B, wider shoulders and broader chests, and D, a significantly deeper voice.

Female and male genitals will change size and shape.

Genitals are the body parts that help with reproduction and other bodily functions.

They are important for health and are private and are different for different bodies.

We can see our genitals from the outside of our bodies, but they also extend to the inside of our bodies as well.

Jacob says, "These changes to genitals allow people to reproduce in the future, if they want to." And that means they can decide whether they want to have children or not.

It's important to know the scientific names of our genitals.

This can help us if we need to tell a trusted adult about something we are worried about.

It can also help us when we visit the doctor.

Here are some illustrations of female genitals.

Vulva is the word for all of the female genitals on the outside of the body.

Vulvas can be different colours, shapes, and sizes.

They are all normal.

The clitoris is a small sensitive organ at the front of the vulva.

It can sometimes grow and change shape during puberty.

The labia are the lips at the side of the vulva.

They can also sometimes grow and change shape during puberty.

Izzy says, "All labias are different shapes and sizes.

They are not always equal in length." The urethra is a tube that travels from the bladder to a hole in the vulva.

It is where the urine comes out when you wee.

The vagina is a passage inside the body that connects the vulva to the uterus.

Females will start their periods around 12 years old.

This means they will release eggs from their ovaries each month.

The body creates a soft lining in the uterus where a baby could grow.

A small amount of blood and tissue will come out of the vagina.

This is because the female didn't get pregnant that month.

Okay, check for understanding.

Which statements are true? A, the labia are the lips at the side of the vagina.

B, the clitoris is a small sensitive organ at the front of the vulva.

And C, the urethra is the word for the female genitals on the outside of the body.

Which statements are true? Pause this video so you can have some thinking time.

Well done if you said A and B.

The labia are the lips at the side of the vagina, and the clitoris is a small sensitive organ at the front of the vulva.

Here are some illustrations of male genitals.

The penis is a spongy organ that allows urine, which means wee, to exit the body.

Penises can be different colours, shapes, and sizes.

They are all normal.

During puberty, the penis can grow larger and change shape.

Sometimes it can grow bigger and harder.

This is called an erection.

An erection might happen when a male feels happy, excited, or even for no reason at all.

This is very common for males during puberty.

The foreskin is a ring of skin that covers the end of a penis.

Some people have their foreskin removed, sometimes for religious reasons.

This is called circumcision.

And we've got a picture here on the left of an uncircumcised penis and a picture on the right of a circumcised penis.

Okay, time for a check for understanding.

Which statements are true? A, the penis is a spongy organ that allows urine to exit the body.

B, the penis stays the same size and lengths during puberty.

And C, the foreskin is a ring of skin that covers the end of the penis.

Which statements are true? Pause this video so you can have some thinking time.

Well done if you said A and C.

The penis is a spongy organ that allows urine to exit the body, and the foreskin is a ring of skin that covers the end of the penis.

During puberty, two balls called testicles grow bigger.

They produce important hormones.

"Testicles can be different colours and sizes," says Izzy.

The scrotum is a soft sack of skin that protects the testicles.

The urethra is a tube that travels from the bladder to a hole at the end of the penis.

It is where the urine comes out when you wee.

Okay, time for a check for understanding.

Fill in the missing word in this sentence.

The scrotum is a soft sack of skin that.

the testicles.

So is the missing word, A, supports; B, protects; or C, hides? Fill in the missing word in this sentence.

The scrotum is a soft sack of skin that.

the testicles.

Pause this video so you can have some thinking time.

Well done if you said B, protects.

The scrotum is a soft sack of skin that protects the testicles.

Okay, time for a task now.

Add labels to the diagrams to explain the physical changes that happen to females and males during puberty.

One has been done for you on the female diagram, and I've popped breast and nipples change size during puberty.

Pause this video so you have time to complete the task and then we will go through the answers together.

Okay, so your diagram could look like this.

On the female diagram, you should have put breast and nipples change size.

Clitoris and labia will grow and change shape.

Well done if you wrote something similar.

And for the male diagram, you should have included penis will grow and change shape, males might experience erections, and males' testicles grow.

Well done if you wrote something similar for the male diagram.

We are now going to move on to the second and final part of the lesson.

Is there such thing as normal puberty? Jacob says, "There is no single, normal way to experience puberty." Izzy says, "Changes can happen at any time and in different orders and speed." Some people can feel insecure during puberty.

This means they can feel unsure about themselves or worried about what others think.

Laura says, "It's important to be respectful and consider how other people are feeling during this time." Sometimes the media or society can make people feel like they should look or feel a certain way during puberty.

For example, someone might believe that everyone starts their period at 12 because they saw it online.

In reality, everyone's journey is unique.

There is no right or wrong way to experience puberty.

Time for a check for understanding.

Which statements are true? A, most people experience puberty the same way.

B, there is no single, normal way of experiencing puberty.

And C, changes can happen in different orders and speeds.

Pause this video so you can have some thinking time.

Well done if you ticked B and C.

There is no single, normal way of experiencing puberty, and changes can happen in different orders and speed.

Well done if you got those correct.

Some people can feel insecure about growing body hair or developing acne on their body.

They might choose to shave or bleach body hair.

Some people might choose to wear makeup to cover their spots.

And Laura says, "We should remember that these changes are normal and respect other people's choices." It's important to speak to a trusted adult if you are worried or have questions about puberty.

Andeep says, "When I started puberty, I spoke to my older brother who reassured me that these changes were normal." Laura says, "My teacher recommended me some books which helped me understand periods better." Okay, time for a check for understanding.

True or false? Some people can feel insecure during puberty.

True or false? Pause this video so you can have some thinking time.

Well done if you said true.

Some people might feel unconfident when their body changes in puberty.

They might feel like that they should look a certain way to fit in.

However, physical changes are normal and happen to everyone.

Okay, time for a task now.

Write a response to Sam who is worried about starting puberty.

What advice would you give her? Sam says, "I feel worried about being the first one in my friendship group to develop breasts." What advice would you give her? Pause this video so you have time to complete the task and then we will go through the answers together.

Okay, so here is an example of an answer you could have written.

"Everyone starts puberty at different times and speeds, so you may develop breasts before or after your friends.

It is completely normal to develop breasts and if you are worried, you could speak to a trusted adult, like a teacher or parent." Well done if you wrote something similar in your answer.

So that brings us to the end of our lesson, and I've had a fantastic time with you today.

Here is a summary of everything that we've covered in today's lesson.

Puberty usually begins between the ages of 8 and 14.

Not everyone starts at a certain age.

Key areas of physical change during puberty include size, genitals, breasts, and body hair.

It is important to know the scientific names for our genitals so that we can tell a trusted adult if we are worried about something.

People can feel insecure about the way their body is changing during puberty.

However, there is no normal way to experience puberty.

Everyone's journey is unique.

If you would like any further support, here are two services that you can use.

We have the NHS websites where they give advice about health and prevention, including how to access the service.

And we have the Childline, which is a website and phone line which is able to offer confidential advice and support.