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Provo School District 5th grade Boys Maturation PresentationApproved by the Health Education Curriculum Materials Review Committee 5/2014

Types of MaturityIntellectualSocialEmotionalPhysical

Intellectual Maturity

SchoolTalentsCareer

Social MaturityFriendsFreedomRulesRespectResponsibilities

EMOTIONAL CHANGES

MOOD SWINGS / Moodiness Feeling topsy-turvy, more

emotional. Overreact Hormones affect the

emotions Concerned about how you

look, how other people look and how they compare to you

Concerned about what others think

Often feel awkward and embarrassed

Knowing what to expect will help you cope

Pituitary Gland

The pituitary gland is an internal alarm clock that signals the body to

begin puberty

Physical Changes Growth Spurt Muscles develop Shoulders broaden Permanent teeth Larynx enlarges, voice

deepens Perspiration increases Oily hair and skin /

Acne Leg, Axillary, Facial &

Pubic hair appears Breast tissue changes

Taking care of your body

Bathe or shower Bathe or shower daily daily

Shampoo your hair Shampoo your hair Wash hands often Wash hands often Deodorants with Deodorants with

antiperspirantantiperspirant Wear CLEAN clothesWear CLEAN clothes Change your socks Change your socks

& underwear DAILY& underwear DAILY

When you are clean you When you are clean you look and feel your best!look and feel your best!

Oral Hygiene Brush twice a dayBrush twice a day Floss once a dayFloss once a day Visit your dentist Visit your dentist

twice a yeartwice a year Change your Change your

toothbrush toothbrush regularlyregularly

Good breath is very Good breath is very importantimportant

SMILE!

Diet and nutritionEat foods from the food groupsEat less sugary

foodsDrink milk or eat calcium rich foodsDrink plenty of

waterNot a time to DIET!

Avoid things that are harmful to your body Avoid things that are harmful to your body like smoking, alcohol and drugs!like smoking, alcohol and drugs!

Rest & ExerciseRest helps your

body growRest helps your

brain thinkExercise gives

your body a workout

Exercise keeps your body fighting against disease

Oil and Sweat Glands

New glands producing oil and sweat

Zits or acne are the Pits.. Use good personal hygiene

habitsKeep your skin cleanNever scratch or touch your

pimples, this can cause an infection or scars

Body HairGrows under arms,

legs and face Grows in the pubic

area (between ages 10 -14)

Grows on your chestDon’t share razors,

may spread infection

Communicable diseases

Diseases that can be passed from one person to another

Caused by small organisms or germs like bacteria and viruses

Spread by close contact with other people, direct contact with a person who has a germ, with animals, bad drinking water and contaminated food.

Vaccines can prevent some diseases Hepatitis- attacks the liver HIV - weakens the immune system making it hard for someone to fight off diseases

Disease Prevention #1 way to prevent

disease is to wash your hands

Don’t share personal items *Razor, toothbrush

Avoid contact with blood and other body fluids

Reproductive System

Genitals start to change

Sperm production begins

Taking care of your Body

Bathe or shower daily Keep external organs

clean Avoid underwear or

clothing that is too tight Wear protective gear

when playing contact sports

Be aware of concerns with your body and visit with your parents about lumps, swelling or soreness

Wash hands thoroughly after using the bathroom

Yearly physical checkups

Ask Questions

Happy, healthy young men