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Talking Man to Man about Talking Man to Man about PubertyPuberty
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
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