4th Grade

1. Human Growth and
Development
4th Grade
Male
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2. Ground Rules
• Use proper terminology. (Do not use slang.)
• Participate seriously.
• Share today’s information with your parents.
(Do not share this information with younger students…it’s not their
time.)
• Human growth and development can be a
difficult topic for some students. We need to
show respect for our differing comfort levels.
Ground Rules

3. Objectives
• To respect ourselves and appreciate our
individual differences as we grow
• To understand how our bodies and minds
develop
• To care for our bodies
• To share this information with our families
We will learn:

4. What do you know about
puberty and adolescence?
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5. Signs of Puberty and
Adolescence
• Hormone increase
• Enlargement of penis and testicles
• Pubic hair
• Hair under arms, on face and legs
• Voice change
• Body shape and size
• Oily skin and sweat production
• Acne
• Sperm production and nocturnal emissions
• Independence from parents
• Peer influence and acceptance becomes important
• Peer relationships

6. Anatomy

7. 1. Knowing Yourself worksheet
2. Parent Signature

8. This marks the end of the first day.

9. Welcome Back!
Day two begins here.
Let’s look at the homework assignment.

10. x
Hormones trigger sweat and oil glands
Good hygiene practice
Answers may vary
8 - 10
sports walking biking
Answers
may vary
Answers may vary
Awkward, self-conscious, insecure
Answers may vary
Differences are noticed, awkward, self-conscious, insecure

11. Let’s watch a video!
Just Around the Corner, for boys

12. Questions and Answers
Using your name, feel free to write
questions on index cards.
Remember: Questions are important, and
they need to be directly related to both
days of instruction.