A Young Man's Guide to Puberty and Hygiene: Boys 9-14
In this 2-Day Health and Wellness based course, students will explore the biology of their physical changes as well as learn about the physical, mental, emotional, and social affects of puberty.
Jared Mosley M.Ed
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4.9
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What's included
2 live meetings
1 hrs 50 mins in-class hoursHomework
The students will complete a self reflection guide. The guide is not mandatory for the student to complete, but it is encouraged for them to do so. The purpose of the guide is to help the student to understand their own personal feelings. The guide will be used to teach the class, and is curated specifically for the power point presentation. The guide is broken up into two sections just as the class is. The guide consist of discussion points, questions to consider, reflection pieces, checklists, and a summary.Assessment
The learners are assessed informally. The true assessment will come from themselves. They will assess their learning using the self reflection guide. They will also assess their thoughts, feelings, and actions based on that learning. The self reflection guide allows for application of learned material.Class Experience
Welcome to "A Young Mans Guide to Puberty and Hygiene". I am a health and physical education teacher at a middle school in Houston, Texas. I also coach football, basketball, and track. Puberty is one the main topics that I teach every year on campus with my students as well as my athletes. This class will focus on the physical, mental, emotional, and social changes that come with puberty. Students will learn proper physiological vocabulary associated with the physical changes that boys undergo during puberty. We will also dive into how puberty affects the thoughts, feelings, and relationships that boys develop during this time in their lives. This class consist of short lectures providing information, lots of discussion, review games, and a self reflection guide for students to follow as we have discussions about each section. The purpose of the self reflection guide is to allow students to take relevant notes, write meaningful reflections about each section, and to help students fully understand the affects of puberty and their feelings about those changes. We will also discuss safe and appropriate ways to cope with each of these changes. Topics: Section One: - What is Puberty - Physical Changes - Hygiene Section Two: - Mental/Emotional Changes - Social Changes This class is designed to provide a safe and respectful environment for boys to discuss this phase of life. This class will allow for them to communicate with me as a health and physical education teacher, but will also give them the opportunity to connect with peers who are facing the same changes. There is no required experience for this class. I do hope that this class opens the opportunity for parents to have further discussion with their boys about this stage of life. Information for Parents: I am a certified teacher who teaches health and physical education. This class will be taught using the same standards that I use to teach my on campus students. The class will use genuine physiological vocabulary to describe the physical changes of the body. In addition we will focus on the mental, emotional, and social changes that occur during puberty. If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback please do not hesitate to reach out to me. I really hope that we are able to develop a parent teacher relationship that will allow you as a parent to feel comfortable reaching out to me beyond this class in support of your child.
Learning Goals
Students will learn about the physical, mental, emotional, and social affects of puberty. They will also learn safe and appropriate ways to cope with the changes that they are facing.
Syllabus
2 Lessons
over 1 WeekLesson 1:
Physical Changes of Puberty
During this lesson we will focus on the physical changes that are common during puberty. We will highlight how the brain and hormones work together to make the needed adjustments to the body. As part of the physical changes we will also discuss the importance of hygiene. One main point of emphasis is that "hygiene can save your life". 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Mental, Emotional, and Social Changes of Puberty
In this lesson we will examine how the brain continues to grow, and as a result the brain starts to recognize new emotions, thoughts, and even causes you to experience mood swings as a result. We will also look at how these changing emotions can impact everyday life. We finish this lesson discussing how life changes socially during puberty. We discuss the dangers of peer pressure, and the importance of relying on trustworthy individuals in your life. 55 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
A reminder for parents is that the class will use genuine physiological vocabulary to describe the physical changes of the body. In addition we will focus on the mental, emotional, and social changes that occur during puberty. If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback please do not hesitate to reach out to me.
Supply List
1. A Pencil 2. Handout- Section 1 Reflection Guide 3. Handout- Section 2 Reflection Guide 4. A second device is optional for the review game on Kahoot
2 files available upon enrollment
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined July, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from Lamar University
Bachelor's Degree from University of Houston Downtown
I am certified k-12 physical education and health teacher. I also have a masters degree in education administration. I teach health and wellness related topics daily for a middle school campus in Houston, Texas. I also coach basketball, football, and track at the middle school level. I have been teaching for 9 years. I have taught over 2,000 students throughout my 9 years. I am married and I have a daughter on the way. My life experiences coupled with my education and secular background provide the expertise that I need to teach this class.Reviews
Live Group Class
$40
for 2 classes2x per week, 1 week
55 min
Completed by 849 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-14
3-10 learners per class
