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- Year 5
How we change during puberty
I can describe the changes that people go through during puberty and explain the correct scientific names for genitals.
- Year 5
How we change during puberty
I can describe the changes that people go through during puberty and explain the correct scientific names for genitals.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Our bodies and emotions change during puberty.
- There is no normal way to experience puberty.
- Key areas of physical change include size, genitals, breasts and body hair.
- Key areas of emotional change include risk-taking, attraction, mood and independence.
- It is important to know the scientific names for our genitals.
Keywords
Puberty - the time when a child’s body starts to change and grow into an adult body
Emotional - relating to your feelings and thoughts
Physical - relating to your body
Genitals - the body parts that help with reproduction and other bodily functions; they are important for health, are private and are different for different bodies
Common misconception
Teenagers are lazy.
The circadian rhythm of teenagers often changes, compared to children and adults. During puberty, many people naturally wake up and fall asleep later in the day.
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- Depiction or discussion of sexual content
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is meant by the term trusted adult?
Q2.Match the word to the definition.
physical activities that help keep our bodies healthy and strong
consuming a variety of foods in appropriate amounts
practices that maintain health and prevent the spread of disease
the way people feel
Q3.Which of these statements about mental health are true?
Q4.Which of these statements are true?
Q5.What is self-esteem?
Q6. is a natural state of rest for the body and mind that helps us stay healthy and happy.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the words with the definitions.
when a child’s body starts to change and grow into an adult body
relating to your feelings and thoughts
relating to your body
the private parts of the body used later in life for reproduction