Grade 6

Look at me now…
Feelings about discussing
Puberty…
It’s OK To be embarrassed

It’s OK Not to know

It’s OK To ask questions

It’s OK For males and females to

know about each other
Where it all begins…
 Pituitary Gland
Title 1

Chemical Messages: Hormones

Ovaries Testicles

Estrogen Testosterone
 Let’s see what you
Title 1 Remember…
I think… I know!
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 Question 1

What is puberty?
 Question 2

What is the name of the

hormone that starts male
changes of puberty?
 Question 3

What is the name of the

hormone that starts
female changes of puberty?
 Question 4

Around what age does

puberty start in females?
 Question 5

Around what age does

puberty start in males?
 Question 6

Name some changes that

happen to both males and
females during puberty.
 Question 7

Name one change that

happens just to a male
during puberty.
 Question 8

Name one change that

happens just to a female
during puberty.
 Question 9

Why do people sweat?

 Question 10

Name some things that you

can do to control body
odour.
 Question 11

What is the difference

between deodorants and
antiperspirants?
 Question 12

What happens to your skin

when your pores get
clogged?
 Question 13

What can you do to look

after acne/blemishes?
 Question 14

Can chocolate and greasy

foods cause pimples?
 Question 15

What are some things you

should do to look after your
skin when outside in the
sun?
 Question 16

Why do both males and

females voices change
during puberty.
 Question 17

The purpose of the

female’s breasts is for
breastfeeding. T/F?
 Question 18

Some males might have

some temporary breast
growth during puberty.
T/F?
 Question 19

Why do a female’s hips

widen as she grows?
 Question 20
During puberty you may
experience stronger
feelings of wanting to be
liked and “fitting in” may
become more important.
T/F?
 Question 21

Males and females can

start to have romantic
feelings for someone.
T/F?
 Question 22

You may find you are starting

to feel more grown-up. What
is one thing you can do to
show your parents/teacher that
you’re ready for more
independence?
 Question 23

Mood swings are a part of

puberty. Name some
different feelings that you
may experience.
 Question 24

Feeling lonely and confused

at times is a normal part of
puberty. What are some
things you could do to help
you feel better?
 Question 25

Too much stress is not

healthy. What are some
things you can do to
manage your stress?
 Question 26

What can you do if you are

feeling sad or are in a bad
mood sometimes?
 Question 27

What could you do if you

find you are feeling sad or
angry for several weeks at a
time and there is no known
cause such as the death of a
pet?
 Question 28

What could you do if your

friend comes to you and
says they feel really sad or
depressed?
 Question 29

What are some ways to

make sure your body stays
as healthy as possible as
you grow up?
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 Male
changes…
 Male Reproductive System
(side view)

*Urinary bladder
Seminal vesicle

Vas deferens

Urethra
Penis Anus*
Epididymis
Testicle Prostate gland
Scrotum
*Not part of the reproductive system
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