1. Puberty
Bell Ringer: What physical and emotional changes occur in a Teen's body when they are going through puberty?

2. What’s happening to your body?

3. What is puberty
Gonadotropin: When your body reaches a certain age, your brain releases a special hormone that starts the changes of puberty
Puberty is the process of physical changes through which a child's body matures into an adult body capable of sexual reproduction to enable fertilization

4. When does it start?
Girls: puberty usually starts some time between age 7 and 13
Boys: puberty usually starts some time between age 9 and 15
Some people start puberty a bit earlier or later. Everyone is different

5. similarities Both boys and girls will experience… Height
Oily/Thicker Skin
Acne
(Different kind of)Perspiration
Darker/Thicker hair on Arms/Legs
Arms/Legs Grow Longer
Underarm Hair
Pubic Hair (Genitals get Darker)

6. Changes in boys Shoulders broaden Sperm production begins
Ejaculation begins (release of semen)
Nocturnal emissions may begin (wet dreams)
Ejaculation of semen during sleep

7. Changes in Girls https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_mFJ2d0qxQ
Broader hips
Ovulation begins
When a mature egg is released from the ovary, pushed down the fallopian tube, and is available to be fertilized.
Approximately every month, an egg will mature within one of your ovaries
Menstruation begins (monthly bleeding/period)
Menstrual cycle happens when your period becomes regular
Menstruation Cramps

8. hormones
The pituitary gland is a pea-shaped gland that sits just under the brain and releases puberty hormones
ESTROGEN – Primary female hormone
Responsible for development/regulation for female reproductive system
TESTOSTERONE - sex hormone produced by the testes that
encourages the development of male sexual characteristics
Most powerful of the androgens (hormones) such as…
deep voice
beard
strengthen muscle tone
bone mass

9. Changes in emotions More attracted to others (crushes)
More self-conscious or more self-confident
Sudden mood changes
Periods of loneliness
Deeper friendships
More concern for others
More responsibilities
More conflict with family
More freedom/privileges

10. Puberty worksheets