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Fifth Grade Growing and Changing
Parental Information Session
Why now?
Human Systems was placed in 5th grade because Growing and Changing ties nicely to the Human Systems unit.
Also, the understandings in the Growing and Changing unit are not outlined in the state assessment frameworks
OBJECTIVESOBJECTIVESUpon completion of the unit, students
will be able to…
Describe the physical and emotional changes that occur during puberty.
Describe the process of fertilizationDescribe fetal development and the birth
process.Apply knowledge to make responsible
decisions regarding their own health.
Quick Overview
The information provided is simple and direct. It is taught in a scientific way, as in anatomy or biology class.
We will emphasize the process of human development.
We will tell students that each family has their own values. “Value” questions will be referred back to
the family.
Quick Overview Contd.
classroom discussionsMany topics may be deferred into the
“Ask your parents” category
Co-Ed Setting…why?
They need an opportunity to talk with each other.
They have the same questions. Important to see that the other sex has
questions too. Separation implies they should not
communicate or talk together about it…does not help to foster respect but fosters an secretive “air.” We want to promote respect of each other and
ourselves, thus, no secrets
Rationale…why now?
Children from 9 to 11 have many concerns about the changes they may be experiencing.
Students need to be reassured that a wide range of development rate is normal.
Misinformation needs to be corrected and substituted with correct, positive information.
They are involved in family but are beginning to feel a need for separateness.
They need to understand that changing feelings accompany the change in their bodies.
Table Talk Topics
5 cards throughout the unit
3 to 4 questions for parents to discuss with their children
Review the planner each night to see when Table Talk Topics go home.
Sample Table Talk Card:Table Talk #1
OBJECTIVE A: Describe the physical and emotional changes that occur during puberty.
Approximate teaching date: _________________________
TOPICS:
1. Parents, please tell about your memories of puberty.
2. Were there differences in the expectations for boys and girls?
3. What are some problems your student may face during puberty and how can they ask you for help?
4. Parents, what problems do you expect to encounter during your child’s experience with puberty? How can your son/daughter make it easier on you?
Please sign that you have discussed these topics with your student:
________________________________
The Question Box
Reason: many unanswered questions ariseBox located in the room for questions. Answers once a week, more if time
Materials Overview
The unit is divided into 8 chapters, each detailing specific topics
Variety of mediaGrowing and Changing
Student BookVideo
Chapter 1: What’s happening to me?
Puberty: A broad overviewTopics: height changes and differences, weight gains,
moving at your own timetable, gender differences, skin and hair changes, hygiene, voice changes, hormones (the reason for all of this), and feelings
Chapter 2: Sexual Maturity
PhysiologyMale and female reproductive
systems, erections and ejaculations, wet dreams and orgasms, menstruation, and tampons and sanitary pads
Chapter 3: Changing Feelings
EmotionsFeelings toward
parents, towards friends, towards the opposite sex, attraction, self-esteem, and masturbation
Chapter 4: The Beginnings
FertilizationEgg, sperm,
intercourse, fertilization, fallopian fertilization, twins, heredity, built-in instructions, gender
Chapter 5: The First 9 Months
DevelopmentStages of development,
how and where a fetus lives
Chapter 6: Childbirth
The birthing processBirth and first hours
of lifeGuest speakers
Chapter 7: Responsibilities
Responsibilities and being a steward of your bodyOpen discussions, love, choices
with your body and responsibilities
VideosUnited Streaming:
Always Changing
Video: Fertilization