Always Changing 5 th Grade Boys Puberty Program

Always Changing 5th Grade Boys

Puberty Program

Approved by the CCSD B.O.E. on

9/23/10

• As you grow up, your body changes

• Changes in how you look and feel are gradual (not all at once)

• Timing is different for everyone – from 9-14 years old

• Each boy grows at his own pace

• Girls are usually 2 years ahead of boys

Class Overview

Class Guidelines

• Don’t be afraid to ask questions

• Be respectful of your peers

• No personal stories

• Use correct names for all body parts

Class Agenda

• Video

• Puberty– Physical Changes– Emotional Changes

• Personal Hygiene

• Healthy Bodies

• Questions

Watch Video Stream

Sweating• Body produces more sweat;

body odor• Bathe/shower daily with soap• Shampoo hair regularly• Control underarm odor and

wetness with deodorant or antiperspirant

• Change sweaty clothes

Personal Hygiene

Skin Care• Oil glands in your skin become more

active• Oil and dead skin cells lead to acne• Cleanse skin twice a day• Don’t worry; acne is a normal part of

puberty, and steps can be taken to reduce it

Personal Hygiene

• Stay active – exercise!

• Eat nutritious foods

• Regular bathing and dental care

• Personal safety

Healthy Bodies

Stage One

• During this phase boys grow a lot, maybe even up to 4 inches in a year.

• Hormones become active and testicles begin to mature.

• Boys may occasionally experience erections.

Puberty: Physical Changes

Stage Two:• Boys may grow taller and notice

changes in body shape. This is normal as the body begins adding muscle and fat.

• Testicles continue to grow. • The penis is not getting much larger

yet. This is normal. • Small hairs may begin to grow at the

base of the penis.

Puberty: Physical Changes

Stage Three:

• Pubic Hair begins to grow darker and fuller

• The penis begins to grow in length

• Erections happen more often• The voice may begin ‘breaking’

or ‘cracking’.

Puberty: Physical Changes

Stage Four:• Signs of hair in the armpits and

on the face.

• Pubic hair begins to grow coarse.

• Voice becomes even deeper.

• Penis and testicles grow larger.

Puberty: Physical Changes

Final Stage of Puberty

• Final height is gained • Body shape resembles that of a

man: broader shoulders and developed muscles.

• Pubic Hair will spread out to inner thighs and lower stomach.

• Shaving at this point.• Pubic hair and sex organs will look

fully developed.

• Feelings may change from day to day (Mood swings = happy then sad)

• Caused by hormones (testosterone)• Don’t worry; it’s all part of growing up!

Puberty: Emotional Changes

• Wet Dreams are part of the male reproductive process

• Wet Dreams happen at night time when you sleep.

• Wet Dreams happen to get rid of sperm and semen that are stored in your testicles

Puberty: Wet Dreams

Puberty: Male Reproductive System

Male Anatomy

• Family member: Your mom, dad, uncle, grandpa, or other trusted adult etc.

• Teacher, school nurse, counselor

• Doctor

Who to Talk To

• Write question on a note card; fold it and place it in the Question Box

• Everyone must write something on the notecard

• All questions are good

Questions