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Lesson 4: Physical and emotional changes of puberty

Further developing children's understanding of the physical and emotional changes that happen during puberty.

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Learning objective

  • To understand the changes that happen during puberty.

Statutory guidance

  • Key facts about puberty and the changing adolescent body, particularly from age 9 through to 11, including physical and emotional changes.

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Before the lesson

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Main event

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Differentiation

Pupils needing extra support: Should be given the Activity: Body parts quiz: multiple choice version.

 

Pupils working at greater depth: Should be asked to give a range of suggested solutions for the problem page scenarios.

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Vocabulary

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Sarah Huggins,  
RSE & PSHE specialist
Sarah has over 20 years’ experience in education. Starting as a Primary teacher, Sarah then moved into an advisory role that covered both PSHE education and Citizenship. She delivers courses for teachers, as well as sessions for children and young…
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