Puberty in humans and sexual maturity
I can describe the changes that take place in human females and males during puberty and why these changes are necessary.
Puberty in humans and sexual maturity
I can describe the changes that take place in human females and males during puberty and why these changes are necessary.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- During puberty in humans, the male and female bodies undergo changes.
- The reproductive systems mature to enable adult humans to reproduce.
- Other changes also prepare the body for reproduction.
- The changes happen because of sex hormones being produced.
- Females and males undergo some common changes but also changes that are specific to each sex.
Common misconception
Puberty happens overnight.
A clear slide with a guide to timings of puberty stating that it takes place over several years.
Keywords
Puberty - Puberty is a name for the physical and psychological changes that take place when a child becomes an adult.
Hormones - Hormones are the chemical messengers released by, and transported around, the body.
Reproduction - Reproduction is the process of producing offspring.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of nudity
- Depiction or discussion of sexual content
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
Exit quiz
6 Questions
the changes that boys and girls go through to become adults
the period of the lifecycle between child and adult
the process that makes offspring
sperm production
eggs released
