BASIC SCIENCE 

 BASIC SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 

FIRST TERM WEEK 10

PRIMARY 6 (BASIC 6) 

THEME – LIVING COMPONENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT 

PREVIOUS LESSON – Meaning Human Reproductive System – Structures and Functions of Males and Females Reproductive System Primary 6 (Basic 6) Term 1 Week 9 Basic Science and Technology

 

TOPIC: PUBERTY 

LEARNING AREA 

1. The Meaning of Puberty

2. Changes in Males and Famales During Puberty

3. Physical and Emotional Changes in Puberty

4. Importance of Puberty in Child Development

5. Revision, Lesson Evaluation and Weekly Assessment

 

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

By the end of the lesson, the pupils should have attained the following objectives (cognitive, affective and psychomotor) and should be able to:

1. explain the meaning of puberty.

2. describe the changes in males and females during puberty.

3. differentiate between physical and emotional changes in puberty.

4. state the importance of puberty in child development.

 

ENTRY BEHAVIOR

The pupils can identify and describe the changes that have occurred in their bodies.

 

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

The teacher will teach the lesson with the aid of chart showing physcal changes in males and females.

 

METHOD OF TEACHING 

Choose a suitable and appropriate methods for the lessons.

Note – Irrespective of choosing methods of teaching, always introduce an activities that will arouse pupil’s interest or lead them to the lessons. 

 

REFERENCE MATERIALS

Scheme of Work

9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum

Basic Science and Technology for Basic 6

Foundation Basic Science and Technology for Basic 6

All Relevant Materials

Online Materials

 

CONTENT OF THE LESSON

LESSON 1 – INTRODUCTION 

Puberty is the time when your body begins to develop and change as you grow into young adult. That’s, the time in life when a boy or girl becomes sεxuálly mature. It is usually takes place between the ages of 11 to 13 year in girls and 12 to 14 years in boys.

Puberty is a normal part of life for teens, but it can also be a difficult time for many. During puberty, teens experience physical and emotional changes that can affect their mental health.

 

CHANGES IN BOYS DURING PUBERTY 

The following are the notable changes in boys –

1. Boys grow slowly than the girls but later catch up and grow faster and bigger than the girls.

2. Pimples appear and disappear with time.

3. The chest becomes broader.

4. The voice becomes thicker.

5. The shoulder becomes broader.

6. Public hairs start growing at the armpits and private part (in between the legs).

7. Semén production begins and may discharge during sleep.

 

CHANGES IN GIRLS DURING PUBERTY 

The following are the notable changes in girls –

1. Girls grow taller than the boys at this initial this time.

2. Pimples appear and disappear with time.

3. The breást develop.

4. The voice becomes thinner.

5. The hip becomes broader.

6. Public hairs start growing at the armpits and private part (in between the legs).

7. Mènstruátion starts.

HOMEWORK – Find out at least 3 physical and 3 emotional changes that occurred in puberty.

 

LESSON 2 – PHYSICAL CHANGES THAT OCCUR IN PUBERTY 

Puberty is a normal part of life for teens, but it can also be a difficult time for many. During puberty, teens experience physical and emotional changes that can affect their mental health.

1. Both boys and girls experience a noticeable increase in height and weight.

2. Pubic hair and underarm hair appear, and boys may also develop facial hair.

3. Girls experience breâst development and widening of hips.

4. Boys’ voices deepen, sometimes cracking or breaking before settling into a lower pitch.

5. Acne, increased sweating, and for girls, the onset of menstruation (menarche).

6. Genital growth, potential for erections and nocturnal emissions (wet dreams).

7. For girls – menstruation, which involves monthly shedding of the uterine lining.

 

EMOTIONAL CHANGES THAT OCCURS IN PUBERTY 

1. Hormonal fluctuations can lead to rapid shifts in mood, from happy to sad, irritable, or anxious.

2. Children may become more easily upset or sensitive to criticism.

3. Feelings of anxiety about physical changes, social situations, and new sεxuál feelings are common.

4. Children may start to assert their independence and seek more autonomy from their parents.

5. Peer groups become more important, leading to potential peer pressure.

6. Children may experience sεxuál feelings for the first time and have questions about sex and relationships.

7. Emotions can feel more intense and overwhelming, and it’s important to have healthy coping mechanisms.

HOMEWORK – Find out at least 2 importance of puberty in child development.

 

LESSON 3 – IMPORTANCE OF PUBERTY IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT 

1. It is a period of physical growth and development such as growth of sεxuál organs, increase in height, development of secondary sεxuál characteristics such as breasts in girls and facial hair in boys.

2. It is a period of brain development which include changes in cognitive abilities, emotional regulation, and social behavior.

3. It is a period of self-discovery and identity formation.

4. It is a period of self-awareness, and shifts in social relationships.

5. It is a period where children start developing sεxuál feelings and desires. It is important for parents and caregivers to provide appropriate support and guidance during this time.

HOMEWORK – Find out the meaning of respiratory system.

 

IMPORTANT NOTE 

Puberty is a significant stage of development in a child’s life as it involves physical, emotional, and psychological changes that signal the transition from childhood to adulthood. It is important for parents, caregivers, and educators to provide understanding and support to children as they navigate this challenging period of growth and change.

 

PRESENTATION

To deliver the lesson, the teacher adopts the following steps:

1. To introduce the lesson, the teacher revises the previous lesson. Based on this, he/she asks the pupils relevant questions on lesson taught or learn.

2. Teacher organizes the pupils into two or more groups depending on the size of the class.

3. Teacher displays a chart showing different stages of child development for the pupils identify and describe the importance of their current stages.

Pupil’s activities – The pupils identify and describe the importance of their current stages.

4. Teacher uses the chart and the pupils relevant responses to introduce the lesson, leads a guided class discussion on the meaning of puberty.

Pupil’s Activities – The pupils pay attention to the lesson introduction, understand and explain the meaning of puberty. 

5. Teacher draws the pupils attention on notable changes in boys and girls and uses their observations to leads a class discussion on the changes in boys and girls.

Pupil’s Activities – The pupils participate actively in the class discussion, state and differentiate between the changes that occur in boys and girls.

6. Teacher uses the activity 5 to explain physical and emotional changes that occurs in puberty.

Pupil’s Activities – The pupils listen attentively to the teacher’s explanation, understand and mention the common physical and emotional changes that occurs in puberty.

7. Teacher explain the importance of puberty in child development.

Pupil’s Activities – The pupils listen attentively to the teacher’s explanation and appreciate the importance of puberty in child development.

8. Teacher summarizes the lesson on the board with appropriate evaluation.

Pupil’s Activities – The pupils participate actively in the summary of the lesson by responding correctly to most of the questions write as instructed.

 

CONCLUSION

To conclude the lesson for the week, the teacher revises the entire lesson and links it to the following week’s lesson – responsible parenthood.

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LESSON EVALUATION

Teacher asks the pupils to:

1. explain the meaning of puberty.

2. state 5 changes that occur in boys.

3. mention 5 changes that occur in girls.

4. state 5 importance of puberty in child development.

5. mention 5 common physical changes that occurs in boys and girls.

5. list 5 emotional changes that occurs in boys and girls.

 

WEEKLY ASSESSMENT TEST

INSTRUCTION – Answer all the questions.

1. _____ is the time when your body begins to develop and change as you grow into young adult.

A. Puberty

B. Maturity

C. Public

 

2. The time in life when a boy or girl becomes sεxuálly mature is called _____.

A. public

B. puberty

C. maturity

 

3. Puberty is usually takes place between the ages of _____ year in girls and _____ years in boys.

A. 12 to 13/11 – 14

B. 12 to 14/11 yo 13

C. 11 to 13/12 to 14

 

4. The voice becomes thicker in _____ and becomes thinner in _____.

A. boys and girls

B. girls and boys

C. child and adult

 

5. _____ grow taller than the _____ at this initial this time.

A. girls/boys

B. childs/adults

C. boys/girls

 

6. Puberty is a abnormal part of life for teens, but it can also be a difficult time for many. True/False

7. During puberty, teens experience physical and emotional changes that can affect their mental health. True/False

8. Girls grow slowly than the girls but later catch up and grow faster and bigger than the boys. True/False

9. Pubic hair and underarm hair appear, and boys may also develop facial hair. True/False

10. define the term – puberty.