Changes At Puberty
Chapter Name : Reaching The Age Of Adolescence |
Sub Topic Code : 103_08_10_02_02 |
Topic Name : Changes At Puberty |
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Sub Topic Name : Change In Body Shape |
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Introduction
During puberty girls and boys undergo a number of changes physically\psychologically and sexually.
Pre-Requisites:
What are the physical changes that occur during puberty
Activity:
Girls and boys aged between 11-13 can be seen undergoing these changes.
Real Life Question:
When does widening of hip bone occur in girls?
Key Words / FlashCards
| Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
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| Girls | Body gets curvier, hip bones widen, breast development takes place, leg muscles get bigger and stronger, skin gets oiler. |
| Boys | Increase in facial hair, shoulders widen, penis gets longer and wider, neck chest and leg muscles get stronger and bigger, skin gets oiler. |
Learning aids / Gadgets
| Gadgets | How it can be used |
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Practical examples around us
| Examples | Explainations |
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| Boys aged between 12-14 | They show a sudden growth spurt, put on weight, facial hair in form of beard, moustache or side burns. |
What you learn in Theory:
Physical changes boys and girls undergo during puberty
What you learn in Practice:
How a boy/girl tends to grow taller, heavier and hairier during puberty.