Puberty is the name for when your body begins to develop and change. So what happens during puberty is really new chemicals moving around inside your body, turning you from a teen into an adult with adult levels of hormones. Puberty usually starts some time between age 8 and 13 in girls and 10 and 15 in guys. Some people start puberty bit earlier or later, each person is a little different, so everyone starts and goes through puberty on his or her body's own schedule. DEFINITION: The stage at which a young person begins to become an adult and is capable of reproduction. They are reaching sexual maturity and are going through a time of physical, emotional and social change.

How does puberty affect each dimension of Hauora, Wellbeing? Taha Whanau (Social)Taha Wairua (Spiritual) Taha Tinana (Physical)Taha Hinengaro (Mental and Emotional) Feel different because of hormones Feelings of happiness, sadness Think about the opposite/same sex more Feel more mature Different attitude Confidence Feel happy/sad about self Changes your purpose in life Mixing with others Mixing Genders or don’t mix with genders Talk with Adults Gain Weight Pubic Hair Muscles become Bigger Stronger Voice changes Change Body Shape

In small groups draw a double bubble map showing any changes that happen to the female and male body throughout puberty (similarities and differences) Facial Hair Growth Enlargement of Testes and Penis Menstrual Cycle Breasts Develop Body becomes Curvier Broad Shoulders Voice Deepens Weight Gain Adams Apple may appear Erections and Wet Dreams Oily Skin - Acne Muscles Develop (boys show more than girls) Get Tired More Pubic Hair Hips Widen Weight Gain on Hips

The Male Reproductive System The Female Reproductive System

1). What is one change to the Female body during puberty? 2). What is one change to the Male body during puberty? 3). Where abouts is the female egg produced? 4). Where in the male body is semen produced?