Students will understand the terminology surrounding menstruation, opening up opportunities for conversations with parent figures
Students will understand how to be prepared for their first periods
Students will be able to identify internal and external female reproductive anatomy
Students will be familiar with different period product options, and how to use them

Puberty is an important and crucial topic for young learners to experience with appropriate guidance. I have taught over 6,000 learners on Outschool using my original puberty curriculum and hope to continue this for many years. 

I am currently a resident physician training in plastic and reconstructive surgery. While attending medical school, I completed in-depth courses on human anatomy, biochemistry, pathophysiology, and reproduction. While obtaining my bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, I took opportunities to learn about sexuality, the science of puberty, and human biology through multiple university-level courses. I was also an assistant teacher in a college-level anthropology course for two years, where I taught lectures on topics such as race, gender, identity, and cross-cultural interactions. I also worked as a medical scribe and assistant in an OBGYN office, logging over 1,000 clinical hours while working with patients of all ages. 

I have over a decade of educational and clinical experience with sexual education and human biology. With this class, I will use my science, anthropology, and clinical medicine background to provide timely, useful information for learners beginning puberty.

*Although I am a doctor, the information provided in this course is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Always consult with a healthcare professional for medical concerns or conditions.*

1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assignments
Frequency: 1-2 per week
Feedback: included
Details: There will be individual activities such as quiz questions and open-ended questions that learners must respond to as they move throughout the course. Learners will complete a "Time to Climb" activity, where they can choose an avatar to represent themselves as they complete quiz questions and try to make it to the top of the mountain! There are also icebreaker challenges where learners are encouraged to ask parent figures about puberty topics.

There will also be optional "Learning links" to outside websites and resources which may be helpful for further learning.
Certificate of Completion
Frequency: included
Details: Learners are informally assessed by their successful completion of the course module and in their interactions in the Outschool classroom. Certificates of completion are available upon request.

This course is self paced, where material can be utilized at whatever speed is best for the learner. Most content is presented in an audio format, so learners can listen while looking at visual materials reflected in the slides. 

Learners may benefit from completing my "All About Puberty: Estrogen Edition" Beginners course before completing this course. However, no prereqs are required, and many learners choose to complete this class as a stand-alone course.

Learners will be provided a copy of my original slides. I encourage learners to take notes on these slides throughout the class and to only use them personally. At the conclusion of the course, a list of resources for future puberty education will be provided.