Adolescence
Chapter Name : Reaching The Age Of Adolescence |
Sub Topic Code : 103_08_10_01_01 |
Topic Name : Adolescence |
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Sub Topic Name : Adolescence And Puberty |
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Introduction
Puberty – a time when child's sexual and physical characteristics mature. Adolescence – period between puberty and adult hood.
Pre-Requisites:
What is adolescence and puberty. When does puberty occur.
Activity:
Boys around the age of 13 and how they undergo a physical change as they reach puberty.
Real Life Question:
At what age does a boy and a girl attain puberty?
Key Words / FlashCards
| Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
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| What happens during puberty in girls | Girls attain puberty around age of 10-13.Ovaries begin to increase production of estrogen and other female hormones. Hips widen, breast development, increase in pubic hair etc. |
| What happens during puberty in boys | Boys attain puberty around age of 11-13. Testicles increase production of testosterone. Shoulders broaden,voice becomes hoarse, increase in pubic hair |
Learning aids / Gadgets
| Gadgets | How it can be used |
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| When a boy's voice starts to break and becomes hoarse | It means that he is attaining puberty. |
Practical examples around us
| Examples | Explainations |
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| Girls | As girls attain puberty their voice tends to become shrill and undergo various physical changes which one can personally experience. |
What you learn in Theory:
What is puberty and how it occurs.
What you learn in Practice:
The changes that occur during puberty.