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Family Life/Sexual Health Functional Knowledge Lesson 2
Puberty & Physical Changes
NY State Health Education Scope and Sequence
• FLS.I.2
• FLS.I.3
• FLS.I.9
• FLS.I.14
Objective
1. Given the opportunity to investigate puberty changes with a teacher and peers of the
same gender, students will have a understanding of puberty, its differing patterns, and
who they can seek out for support by participating in group discussions as well as a
think, pair, share.
Before Class
• Expo Markers
• Make sure to reserve a second room as far in advance so the boys can meet there with
Mr. Nolan.
• Make sure to copy enough "Male & Female Anatomy Word Find" worksheets.
• Make sure to copy enough "Puberty Changes Boys & Girls".
Review of the Day Before
• The nurse was here to review male and female anatomy!
o Let's do a word find to review some of those terms.
Lesson (highlighted areas need to be written on board)
• Introduction
• Why do you think we are having health class today wi~hjust girls/boys?
• We want you to be in an environment that you feel most comfortable
because your participation is very important today.
• What you put into class is going to be what you get out of it!
• Don't let this opportunity to get your questions answered pass you by!
• What topics do you think we are going to talk about?
• Possible Responses: boy stuff, girl stuff, sex stuff, etc.
• What have you heard about puberty that you think might be a myth or you are not
sure is true?
• Write these things up on the side of the board so that they can be revisited at
the end of the lesson to make sure they were addressed.