Puberty Learner

CALA GUIDE
LEARNERS GUIDE
COMPONENT B
LEARNING AREA : AGRICULTURE, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
LEVEL : GRADE 6
CALA TYPE : PEN AND PAPER/TYPING
SYLLABUS TOPIC : THE HUMAN BODY
SUB TOPIC : PUBERTY
CALA TITLE : PUBERTY
COMPETENCIES : DISCUSSING, RESEARCHING, COMUNICATING AND DESIGNING
BACKGROUND
Puberty is an unavoidable developmental stage in the lives of the young minds
who should be guided accordingly to avoid dire effects. Teenage pregnancy and
suicidal cases in the adolescent are on the rise in most communities.
Zimbabweans were not spared. This has devastated the moral life that previously
prevailed amongst residents and they have not been to find answers.
CALA ACTIVITIES
PART A
State the changes which take place in girls during puberty
List the changes that occur in boys during puberty
PART B
State the consequences of teenage pregnancies
Solutions to teenage pregnancies
PART C
State the causes of teenage pregnancies
Name
Surname
Grade
School : Fitchlea primary school
Year 2024
Component : B
LEARNING AREA : AGRICULTURE, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
LEVEL : GRADE 6
CALA TYPE : TYPING
SYLLABUS TOPIC : THE HUMAN BODY
SUB TOPIC : PUBERTY
CALA TITLE : PUBERTY
COMPETENCIES : DISCUSSING, RESEARCHING, COMUNICATING AND DESIGNING
BACKGROUND
Puberty is an unavoidable developmental stage in the lives of the young minds
who should be guided accordingly to avoid dire effects. Teenage pregnancy and
suicidal cases in the adolescent are on the rise in most communities.
Zimbabweans were not spared. This has devastated the moral life that previously
prevailed amongst residents and they have not been to find answers.
PART A
Puberty is when your body grows and one move from childhood to
adulthood.Puberty usually begins around 9 to 14 years of age. However, puberty
begins at different times for different people.
I) changes that takes place in girls during puberty.
Hair growth - Hair will start to grow around the pubic area and under arms,
and hair on legs and arms will darken.
Vaginal discharge - Girls will start to get a clear or whitish discharge from
vagina. This is a normal, natural self-cleaning process
. Periods - menstrual periods will start.
ii) changes that occur in boys during puberty
Growth spurt - This means growing taller , hands, feet, chest and shoulders will
grow broader as well as muscles get stronger
Body hair
During puberty, hair will grow or may become thicker:in armpits
around pubic area (penis and scrotum) arms and legs chest ,chin and upper lip
During puberty, your testicles (also known as testes or 'balls') will produce more
of a hormone called testosterone. The increase in testosterone triggers changes in
your body, including an increase in the size of testicles
penis
It's normal for one testicle to grow faster or hang lower than the other. This is
nothing to worry about.
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Key facts
Puberty is when your body grows and you move from childhood to adulthood.
You may experience physical changes such as rapid growth.
You'll also notice social and emotional changes during puberty.
Having conversations with a parent or other trusted adult can help you while you
experience these changes.
On this page
What is puberty?
When does puberty begin?
How will my body change during puberty?
How might my relationships with others change?
As a parent, how can I stay connected to my teen?
Resources and support
Related information on Australian websites
This page contains information about physical changes in boys during puberty.
You can find more information about physical changes in girls or the emotional
changes that teenagers often experience.
What is puberty?
Puberty is the time when your body develops and goes through rapid growth. It
happens because of natural substances in your body called hormones. Your
body's reproductive system matures, and so too will other body organs and
systems.
During puberty, you move from childhood into adulthood. Your body develops so
that you are physically able to make a baby.
Your brain also goes through changes at this time. This affects your emotions and
behaviours.
These physical and emotional changes can be:
overwhelming
exciting
awkward
empowering
It's normal to feel these things during puberty. If you need support, you can talk
to a trusted adult. They can answer any questions you might have.
When does puberty begin?

For males, puberty usually begins around 9 to 14 years of age. However, puberty
begins at different times for different people.
You will start puberty at the right time for your body. You might go through
puberty at a different time to your friends or other males in your family.
How will my body change during puberty?

Puberty happens over several years. There are a few different changes you can be
prepared for.
Growth spurt
As you go through puberty, you may notice that:
you grow taller

your hands, feet, chest and shoulders will grow broader
your muscles get stronger
Some parts of your body may grow faster than others. It's normal to feel clumsy
as you grow.
Growth spurts are common, where you grow taller or put on weight one month
and then grow more slowly the next month — growth is not always even.
Body hair
During puberty, hair will grow or may become thicker:
in your armpits
around your pubic area (penis and scrotum)
on your arms and legs
on your chest
on your chin and upper lip
Your pubic and armpit hair may be thin and straight at first, and may become
thicker and curlier as you get older. The hair on your arms and legs may also get
thicker.
Every person is different. Some will grow more hair than others, some will grow
hair at different times.
If you decide to shave or remove any of your body hair, ask an adult to teach you
how to do this safely.
Genitals
During puberty, your testicles (also known as testes or 'balls') will produce more
of a hormone called testosterone. The increase in testosterone triggers changes in
your body, including an increase in the size of your:
testicles
penis
It's normal for one testicle to grow faster or hang lower than the other. This is
nothing to worry about.
Erections, sperm and sexual feelings

One will start getting more frequent erections. Erections are when penis becomes
hard or stiff. They usually happen when one feel sexually excited, but during
puberty, they can happen for no reason at all.
When your testes start making more testosterone, it triggers sperm production.
Sperm are tiny reproductive cells.
Ejaculation is when your body releases semen (thick, whitish fluid that carries
sperm) from your penis. You may sometimes wake up to find that you have
ejaculated while you were sleeping. This is known as a 'wet dream' and is normal.
During puberty, you may start to have more sexual feelings. You may want to
touch or rub your own genitals — this is called masturbation. This is normal, but is
a private activity and must only be done in a private place.
PART B
I) consequences of teenage pregnancies
ii) Solutions to teenage pregnancies
PART C
I) causes of teenage pregnancies

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When does puberty begin?

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