Take a look at a short video for an overview of our new puberty programming:
This SEL infused class is taught through storytelling and age-appropriate scenarios and is designed to help students understand puberty. It compares female and male reproductive anatomy and introduces the physiological changes that occur during adolescence. This class may be taught in gender specific groupings or a mixed gender setting. Please note that mixed gender classes will need an additional 30 minutes. This replaces the past Linda/Michael programs.
Gender- Specific
In the first program in the Sex Education continuum, we provide a unique female-only and male-only format for puberty education. This class compares female and male reproductive anatomy and introduces the physiological changes that occur during adolescence. Educators address secondary physical changes such as breast development, increased production of sweat and oil, acne, voice changes and the growth of body hair, as well as the menstrual cycle (female program) and nocturnal emission and spontaneous erection (male program).
Gender-Combined
In the first program in the Sex Education continuum, we offer a gender-combined format for puberty education. This class compares female and male reproductive anatomy and introduces the physiological changes that occur during adolescence. Educators address secondary physical changes that occur across genders such as breast development, increased production of sweat and oil, acne, voice changes and the growth of body hair, as well as gender-specific changes such as the menstrual cycle and nocturnal emission and spontaneous erection. Note: 120 minutes will be needed to address all content.
The Puberty I class utilizes a blended learning format, that includes on-line pre and post activities, providing students with multiple opportunities to learn and understand the program content.
Program Goals:
Students will…
- Increase their knowledge of human anatomy
- Identify changes that are common during puberty and ways to manage these changes
- Increase their comfort in discussing and caring for their changing bodies
Program Fee: See Complete Program Fee Grid >
Standards Alignment:
ISBE Health Standards:
ISBE Social Emotional Learning Standards:
National Sexuality Education Standards:
*Meets IL school code section 105 ILCS 110/3