Were Growing Up 5th Boys

							            Boys 5th Grade
Claudia Streuper, RN, BSN.
     Weber School District
How do you feel
today?
Why do we need to talk about this?!

        What do you think?
A. The medical name for the process of
   changing from a child to an adult.
B. The period of life during which an
   individual becomes capable of
   reproduction.
C. Puberty comes from the Latin word
   “pubescere” which means “to be covered
   with hair.”
D. PEW-burr-tee is a time when young
   people start to smell, causing others to
   plug their nose and say, “PEW!”
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9 to 15!
   Hormones are chemicals that control certain
    body processes.

   Testosterone is a hormone that causes body
    changes to occur in boys.
   Puberty usually begins between ages 9-15
   Increase in height
   Shoulders broaden
   Muscle mass increases
   Voice changes
   Growth of body hair
   Appearance of facial hair
   Breast buds
   Reproductive organs increase in size
   Production of sperm
   Mood swings
   Different parts of the body grow at different
    rates
   Hands and feet reach full size first
   Legs, arms and trunk are growing too.
    (Scoliosis checks important)
   Be patient with yourself, individuals grow at
    different rates
   You’re going to have an adult body soon
   Scoliosis-side to
    side curvature of
    the spine
   Utah law that
    screenings are done




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The hormone testosterone causes the
 shoulders to broaden and muscles to
 increase.

Do not use anabolic steroids
Work out to make muscles stronger.
The voice box is
 growing.
The vocal cords
 become longer
 and thicker.
Voice cracks and
 squeaks but it is
 only temporary!
   Hair grows over the pubic area
   Hair grows under the armpits
   Hair on arms and legs grows thicker and
    darker
   Facial hair starts to grow (age 14-16)
       Grows on upper lip first
   New glands producing oil and sweat
   About the same time as underarm hair
   Need to use good personal hygiene
    habits
   Zits or acne are the Pits..
   Keep your skin clean, try over the
    counter products……if serious see
    your doctor
   Never scratch or touch your pimples
   Can cause an infection or scars

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   Take a shower or
    bath every day
   Use deodorant
   Brush/floss Teeth
   Shampoo hair
   Keep your feet
    clean and dry
   Get plenty of rest


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   Feel topsy-turvy, you feel
    very happy and then
    suddenly, not feel so happy
   Hormones affect the
    emotions
   Knowing what to expect will
    help you cope
   Ask for help and
    information
   Seek professional help

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show respect for self and others

recognize that we don’t need to feel ashamed
of our bodies

communicate questions and concerns to
parents and medical care providers.
A. I took two of those and placed them in the
   thing. I pushed the small thing down and
   waited a minute. They popped up and I put
   them on that. I spread some of this on
   them. Then I ate them.
B. I took two pieces of bread and placed them
   in the toaster. I pushed down the knob and
   waited one minute. The bread popped up
   and I put it on a plate. I spread some jelly
   on the toasted bread. Then I ate the toast.
Sperm cell




Egg cell
   When a boy reaches puberty, he will start to
    produce sperm for the first time.
   Sperm are produced in the testicles.
   When sperm leave the body, they combine
    with fluid from the seminal vesicle and
    prostate gland in a fluid called semen.
   The penis fills with blood and becomes hard.
   Involuntary erections happen during puberty.
    It is normal.
   Erections are not as noticeable as you think.
   It will go away of its own accord.
   The passage of semen from the penis.
   Does not contain any urine.
   Nocturnal emissions are a normal part of
    growing up.
   Reproductive organs increase in size.
   Athletic support necessary for some activities
   Protective cup provides protection.
   Sold in sporting goods stores/drug stores
   Launder them often to prevent infection
   Jockstraps
   Keeps the testes
    and penis close to
    the body so they
    don’t move.
   Placed in the
    athletic supporter
    for protection.
   Use when playing
    baseball, football,
    and hockey
   1. Eat foods from the
       food groups
   2. Eat less sugary foods
   3. Drink milk or eat
       calcium rich foods
   4. Drink plenty of water
   5. Don’t drink caffeine.



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   Get regular exercise throughout your
    life, develop habit now
   Do what you are used to doing
   Don’t overdo
   Listen to your body
   Get plenty of rest and sleep




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No joking about body parts
No hitting, touching another person’s body
  where a swimming suit would cover
No teasing about bras
No displaying private body parts to others
No displaying pornographic material


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   A time to display good character
   Show respect for yourself and others
   Show honesty and integrity
   Be a good citizen in your school and in
    your community.
   Show you are responsible-you are
    accountable for what you say and do.


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   How are you feeling now?


   Enjoy this time in your life



   Have Fun and remember to
    Smile and Relax!



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   5th Grade Teachers
   PTA
   Custodian
   Parents




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