Always Changing
5th Grade Boys
Puberty
Program
Approved by the
CCSD B.O.E. on
9/23/10
Class Overview
• 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 Guidelines
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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
Personal Hygiene
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
Healthy Bodies
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Stay active – exercise!
Eat nutritious foods
Regular bathing and dental care
Personal safety
Puberty:
Physical Changes
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.
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.
Puberty:
Emotional Changes
• 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:
Wet Dreams
• 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: Male Reproductive System
Male Anatomy
Who to Talk To
• Family member: Your mom, dad,
uncle, grandpa, or other trusted
adult etc.
• Teacher, school nurse, counselor
• Doctor
Questions
• 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