Mount Pleasant Primary School

Mount Pleasant Primary School

'Every child matters, every moment counts'

PSHE Programme of Study Summer Term

Lesson 1Aim: To learn about the physical changes that happen during puberty.

Key words: puberty, change, grow, mature, child, teenage, adult, hormones, genitals, vulva, vagina, penis, testicles, breasts, pubic hair, Adam's apple, larynx (voice box)

Lesson 2: Aim: To learn about the biological changes that happen during puberty.

Key words: internal, external, reproductive organs, uterus, fallopian tubes, ovary, ovaries, cervix, vulva, vagina, clitoris, labia, menstruation, menstrual cycle, period, blood, pads, tampons, re-useable, Adam's apple, penis, testicles, scrotum, foreskin, epididymis, bladder, anus, sperm, semen, erection, ejaculation, wet dream, nocturnal emission, pubic hair

Lesson 3Aim: To learn about the importance of personal hygiene during puberty.

Key words: hygiene, clean, cleanliness, self-esteem, sweat, body odour, spots, periods, period products, tampon, pad, re-useable

Lesson 4Aim: To learn about emotional changes during puberty.

Key words: emotions, rollercoaster, up and down, frustrated, angry, moody, attraction, adolescent, advice, support