Review general body changes that occur during puberty. Discuss puberty and the physical and emotional changes that occur during puberty. See Characteristics of Puberty . As students enter puberty, body changes increase the importance of good hygiene procedures. Hormones released during puberty may trigger acne.
Hormones also cause the glands under the arms to release chemicals that have an unpleasant odor.
Groups create advertising campaigns about puberty Divide the class into six groups and assign one of the following topics to each group. Provide access to information on the Internet or from other resources for students' research. Everything You Need to Know About Orthodontia Ask groups to review information about their topics and create three-minute press conferences to publicize an exciting breakthrough in ways to manage their topic. Ad campaigns may include a poster that gives the complete steps and process for managing an aspect of puberty. Encourage students to be creative.