Topics
Covered
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Definition of puberty and its onset
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Physical changes for puberty for males
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Male reproductive organs and their functions
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Maintaining personal hygiene
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Maintaining a positive body image
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Emotional changes during puberty
Objectives
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Students will be able to define puberty and describe how it is triggered and regulated by the pituitary gland
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Students will be able to list the physical changes that will take place during puberty
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Students will be able to explain ways to maintain proper personal hygiene as their body changes
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Students will be able to identify the male reproductive organs and their functions
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Students will be able to describe the changes that will take place in the male reproductive system during puberty
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Students will be able to define mood swings and identify other emotional changes that they can expect to experience
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Students will be able to recognize that daily exercise, good nutrition, and seeking guidance from adults will lead to a healthy body and positive body image
Standards
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NATIONAL HEALTH EDUCATION STANDARD
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Standard 1: Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention to enhance health
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Standard 2: Students will analyze the influence of family, peers, culture, media, technology, and other factors on health behavior
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Standard 3: Students will demonstrate the ability to access valid information and products and services to enhance health
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Standard 4: Students will demonstrate the ability to use interpersonal communication skills to enhance health and avoid or reduce health risks
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Standard 5: Students will demonstrate the ability to use goal-setting skills to enhance health
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Standard 7: Students will demonstrate the ability to practice health-enhancing behaviors and avoid or reduce health risks
NATIONAL STANDARDS FOR PHYSICAL EDUCATION
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Standard 6: Values physical health for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and/or social interaction
Program Materials
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Estimated Teachable Minutes
BOY TALK - 20 Minutes
While You Watch worksheet - 15m
Anonymous Questions - 10m
Family Interview - 30m
Growth Diary - 30m
Introduction to Boys’ Puberty - 15m
My Past, Present, and Future Self - 15m
Personal Timeline - 15m
Puberty Venn Diagram -15m
Deodorant Survey - 15m
Puberty Skits - 60m
Sperm Production - 60m
What Influences Me? - 30m
What’s Happening on the Outside? - 45m
What’s Happening on the Inside - 30m
The Male Reproductive System - 15m
Writing Peer Advice - 15m