This unit introduces the range of changes most people will go through during puberty. These concepts may be new to some students while others may have talked about puberty at home. Some students may already be experiencing these changes while others have not. In all cases, there are likely many students who have questions or concerns about the changes that accompany puberty. Since your students may have varying levels of knowledge
and comfort about puberty, it’s important to first set a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students. Puberty education can be an awkward topic for students as well as their teachers and parents or guardians. Learning
about the common physical, emotional, and social changes during puberty helps young people improve their selfconfidence and enhances their ability to make healthy decisions. During the Puberty Changes unit, students will
also understand that each person’s body changes in different ways and at its own pace.