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Learning objective
- To discuss the physical and emotional changes that happen during puberty.
Success criteria
- I can explain what puberty is and why
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Statutory guidance
RSE and Health
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Cross-curricular links
Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Optional: remind the children of the PSHE agreement created in the Introductory lesson: Setting rules for PSHE and recap the agreed rules. If needed, upload an image of the agreement to the Presentation: PSHE agreement.
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support:
- Could rewatch the Pupil video: Puberty to recall key facts before completing the Activity: Fact or myth?
- Could use the Resource: Strategies as a prompt in the Main event.
- Could use the Resource: Social story to process information about puberty by reading it before, during or after the lesson.
Pupils working at greater depth:
- Should use scientific reasoning to justify whether each statement in the Activity: Fact or myth? is true or false. For example: ‘It is a myth because puberty doesn’t just affect how you look; hormonal changes affect your emotions too.’
- Could reword the myth statements into facts by applying their knowledge of how hormones affect the body during puberty.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding can:
- Explain what puberty is and recognise that it
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Vocabulary definitions
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breasts
Parts of the body that grow on the chest for girls, usually during puberty.
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hormones
Special chemicals made by our bodies that send messages to tell different parts of the body what to do.
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In this unit
Assessment – RSE & PSHE Y5: How can I manage changes as I grow up?
Lesson 1: How will my body grow during puberty?
Lesson 2: How can I keep myself clean and hygienic?
Lesson 3: How can we treat others with kindness during puberty?
Lesson 4: How can I manage my emotions and feelings during puberty?
Lesson 5: What is a period?
Lesson 6: How can I challenge behaviour which crosses personal boundaries?
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 27th February, 2026
