Puberty Anatomy and Pregnancy 8 th Grade Lesson

Puberty Anatomy and Pregnancy 8 th Grade Lesson 2 B

Puberty • Time of growth and change • Can start between 9 -16 for girls & 1017 years of age for boys • Glands in body start making hormones • Hormones cause – Body changes – Emotional changes

The Hypothalamus & Pituitary These areas of the brain begin all the changes!

In Boys • • Testicles grow • Pubic hair appears • Penis & scrotum • grow • Voice changes • Armpit hair grows Sexual feelings First ejaculations Growth spurt Weight gain Facial hair Adult height Emotional changes

In Girls • Breast buds appear • Pubic hair appears • Growth spurt • Weight gain • Sexual feelings • • • Armpit hair grows Breasts mature Periods begin Adult height Emotional changes

It’s All Due to Genetics Humans have 46 chromosomes made up of 23 pairs. Chromosomes are made up of long strands of DNA which contain all the body’s genes. http: //www. nlm. nih. gov/medlineplus/ency/imagepages/8770. htm

Am I Normal?

Do other people my age have sexual thoughts or feelings? How tall will I be? When will I start my period?

The Emotional Rollercoaster

Puberty: Emotional Changes How do you respond when… • your mom gets upset with you? • you and your best friend get into an argument? • you feel bad and don’t know why? • people start pressuring you to do something risky or illegal?

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Puberty: Emotional Changes • Beware of negative thoughts! – “No one understands me” – “There is no way out” – “I can’t talk to anyone about this” – “I am not good enough” IT’S NOT TRUE!

Puberty: Emotional Changes • The Truth: – There are many people who understand what you are going through! – There is a way out! – You must talk to someone! – You are worth it!

You are unique, one of a kind, like no one else in the world! Cherish and pursue your unique talents and gifts!

Reproductive Anatomy

Let’s Review the Parts: Male Anatomy Vas Deferens Prostate Gland Bladder Scrotum Penis Testicle Urethra

Let’s Review the Parts: Female Internal Anatomy Ovary Fallopian Tube Cervix Uterus Vagina

Menstruation (Having periods)

• Estrogen and progesterone prepare the Menstruation lining of the uterus for pregnancy • If pregnancy does not occur, this lining is shed (removed) – Lining made up of blood & tissue – Passes from uterus through cervix & vagina to outside of body • Tampons (inserted in vagina) & sanitary pads (attached on underwear) absorb blood & tissue • Process repeats about once a month to create this new lining • If pregnancy occurs (the fertilized egg implants in the uterine lining), a period

Let’s Review Pregnancy

• Vaginal Intercourse – when a Important Definitions man’s penis is placed inside a woman’s vagina; often referred to as sexual intercourse. • Ovulation – when the ovary releases an egg • Ejaculation – when a man releases semen (the fluid containing sperm) from his penis

Important Definitions Fertilization – the joining of the egg and sperm in the fallopian tube

• • • 23 chromosomes. When they unite a fertilized All Starts with Where it egg is formed 46 chromosomes (23 pairs) All eggs contain an “X” chromosome Sperm can contain either an “X” or a “Y” Girls are XX: X from mom, X from dad Boys are XY: X from mom, Y from dad The sperm determines the sex of

Important Definitions Implantation – when the fertilized egg travels to the uterus and attaches to the lining of the uterus

• Let’s Review How a Female released Pregnant Gets by ovary) must Ovulation (egg occur • Vaginal intercourse with ejaculation (sperm released in vagina) around the time of ovulation • Egg & sperm have to unite in fallopian tube (fertilization) • Fertilized egg has to implant in the uterus (implantation)

Let’s see how a baby develops from conception to birth.

Fetal Development Egg + = Sperm Zygote (fertilized egg)

Fetal Development 4 -week-old baby 8 -week-old baby 16 -week-old baby full-term baby

Growth and Development of the Baby

Teens & Pregnancy Once a male and female go through the changes of puberty, they can get someone pregnant or become pregnant.

Why do some teens get pregnant? • • • Think it can’t happen to me Sex not planned Think it will help keep their boyfriend Want to have a baby Want to prove they’re a man Think it shows love STAND UP FOR YOUR FUTURE HEALTH AND HAPPINESS!!

Consequences for Teen Parents Less Education Single Parent Stress Limited Income Parenting Problems More Babies

Consequences for Children of Teen Parents More likely to • be born premature and to be low birthweight babies • suffer from poor health • grow up in a house without a father • run away from home later in life

Consequences for Children of Teen Parents • Far more likely to be physically abused, abandoned, or neglected • Perform much worse in school • Daughters more likely to become teenage moms • Sons more likely to be imprisoned

So, Let’s Summarize • Knowing the parts of the reproductive system and how they work is important information. • A lot of physical and emotional changes are occurring during puberty. • You are an amazing, unique person going through the stages of puberty at a timeline set specifically for you!

So, Let’s Summarize • As your reproductive system fully develops, it is possible for you to get pregnant or get someone pregnant. • Is a teen who has not completed high school able to take care of themself and a baby? • What are your goals and dreams for a future career? • How could pregnancy as a teen affect these goals?

You are a unique, amazing person Choose Abstinence It’s the healthiest choice for teens!

Renewed Abstinence You might have had sex already, but it’s your choice to stop and begin choosing abstinence TODAY.

You are WORTH the WAIT!