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Puberty: Understanding changes in My Body for Girls

This lesson is to educate girls about the physical, emotional, and social changes they will experience during puberty, empowering them with knowledge, coping strategies, and the confidence to navigate this important stage of development.
Collette Mckenzie-Thorney
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What's included

1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hours
Mastery Evaluation
In class task: matching on screen, cut and glue from resources
Grading
Formal feedback , if requested

Class Experience

What Will Be Taught?
This lesson will provide comprehensive information on puberty, focusing on the changes that girls undergo during this period. The goal is to equip learners with the knowledge they need to understand and embrace these changes, fostering a positive self-image and promoting healthy habits.

Topics Covered
Introduction to Puberty: Definition and general timeline.
Physical Changes: Breast development, growth spurts, skin changes, hair growth, and menstruation.
Emotional Changes: Mood swings, identity development, and self-esteem.
Social Changes: Changes in friendships, peer pressure, and communication skills.
Hygiene and Self-Care: Tips for managing physical changes.
Myth-Busting: Addressing common misconceptions about puberty.

How Is Your Class Structured?

Introduction: Welcome, objectives, and icebreaker activity.

Main Content: Divided into sections covering physical, emotional, and social changes, with each section including interactive elements and discussions.
Activities and Discussions: Interactive chart creation, Q&A session, and myth-busting.

Conclusion: Recap of key points, resources for further information, and feedback.

How Will You Teach?

Lecture: Brief, informative lectures to introduce each topic.
Interactive Activities: Hands-on activities like creating charts and group discussions.
Visual Aids: Slides with key points, diagrams, and illustrations.
Video Clips: Short videos to explain complex concepts and provide real-life examples.
Discussion: Open forums for learners to ask questions and share their thoughts.

Teaching Style
My teaching style is interactive, inclusive, and supportive. I aim to create a safe and engaging learning environment where all learners feel comfortable participating and asking questions. I use a combination of lectures, multimedia, and interactive activities to cater to different learning styles and keep the lesson dynamic and interesting.

Learner Interaction
Learners will have multiple opportunities to interact with me and their peers throughout the lesson. Specific interaction points include:

Icebreaker Activity: An initial activity to help learners feel comfortable.
Q&A Sessions: Open forums for questions after each major topic.
Interactive Chart Creation: A collaborative activity to visually map out changes during puberty.
Group Discussions: Small group discussions to share knowledge gain on changes that happens during puberty 
Myth-Busting: An engaging session where learners can debunk common myths about puberty.

Feedback Session: At the end of the lesson, learners can provide feedback and ask any remaining questions.

By incorporating various teaching methods and interactive elements, the lesson ensures that learners remain engaged, informed, and supported throughout their learning journey on understanding the changes during puberty.
Learning Goals
1. identify the change that girls go through
2. Explain scientifically why humans go through puberty
learning goal

Other Details

Learning Needs
These strategies will support ADHD and ASD stduents: Visual Supports Structured Environment Clear and Concise Communication Interactive and Hands-On Activities Frequent Breaks Multiple Means of Engagement
Parental Guidance
No scary content, however vocabulary such penis, ejaculation, vagina, semen, babies will be included, not in great detail for age appropriate as they relate to puberty not sex education
Pre-Requisites
None required
Joined August, 2023
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education
Bachelor's Degree in Education from College of Agriculture Science and Education
Bachelor's Degree in Science from University of the West Indies
Associate's Degree in Science from College of Agriculture Science and Education
A trained Biology and Chemistry teacher , working for 10 years with children ages 3-18 year old
Currently a Specialist Curriculum  leader for Science  at my school
Recently completed a science training 6 months course on inclusion in science

As a part of the national Science curriculum in the UK, puberty is taught to years 8-18 years by Science teachers etc

Qualification
Master Degree In Public Heath (August 2024 )
Qualified teaching status 2019
Bachelor Degree in Biology, 2024
Post Graduate Diploma in Secondary Education, 2016 

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Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-13
2-10 learners per class

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