Changes in puberty and when to seek help
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can describe the different changes experienced during puberty and explain when it is best to seek help and support.
Key learning points
- Puberty can start at any time from age eight and usually ends in the late teens.
- There is a wide range of 'normal' changes that happen to bodies and emotions during puberty.
- If struggling with puberty changes, it is important to seek support from trusted adults or medical professionals.
Keywords
Puberty - the process of changing from a child's body to an adult's; it usually starts between the ages of 8-14
Acne - when your skin gets spots or pimples because of blocked pores, often during puberty
Body odour - a smell that is caused by bacteria on the skin breaking down proteins in sweat; it can become more noticeable in puberty as sweat glands become more active
Common misconception
Our changing bodies must match up to the bodies we see in the media to be considered ‘normal’.
There is a wide range of ‘normal’ changes that take place during puberty. If a person is worried about anything relating to their body at this time, they can talk to a doctor or trusted adult.
Teacher tip
Speak to your school’s science department to see what pupils have already learned about puberty and the terms that they understand so you can make links to this in your teaching.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of sexual content
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Puberty is a series of...
Q2.Puberty can start at any time from age eight and ends around age...
Q3.True or False? Males and females will start puberty at exactly the same time.
Q4.If we share our experiences of puberty, it means we can __________ each other.
Q5.If you are worried about your health you can speak to ...
Q6.What happens to most young people's height during puberty?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the words to the correct definition.
the process of changing from a child's body to an adult's
a smell that is caused by bacteria on the skin breaking down proteins
when your skin gets spots or pimples because of blocked pores
Q2.Antiperspirant and deodorant both can help to...
Q3.True or False? Our changing bodies during puberty must match the bodies we see in the media to be 'normal'.
Q4.Order these sources of information from the most to the least reliable when seeking help for a specific worry.
Q5.There is a wide range of ' ' changes during puberty.
Q6.If you are struggling with changes during puberty, what is the best thing to do?
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