Many of these adolescent changes occur in public-for all to see. Discuss the need for increased hygiene during puberty Point out that many of the changes that occur during puberty call for increased hygiene measure to keep skin and hair healthy. As sebaceous glands develop, students may get pimples, or acne Hormone changes cause the sweat glands under the arms to release chemicals that have an unpleasant odor. Soap can kill bacteria that cause odor. Cleansing the face helps reduce pimples.
Clean nails help prevent infection.
Using sunscreen and protective clothing protects the body. Students model sun protection Ask for volunteers to outfit themselves from the collection of sun protection items you brought to class. Ask them to choose what they would wear, don the articles and then explain to the class why they chose those items. Reflect, summarize and discuss Discuss the long-term value of simple daily health habits. Permission is granted to reproduce for educational non-commercial uses if this message is shown.