Unit Overview

This unit is a review of fourth grade's family life unit, an introduction to the characteristics of puberty for the opposite gender, and a discussion of the impact of media on self-image.

Standards
Desired Results
Resources

Essential Standards		Clarifying Objectives
5.ICR.2	Analyze the changes and influences that occur during puberty and adolescence.	5.ICR.2.1	Recall that puberty is characterized by the development of secondary sex characteristics and onset of reproductive capacity.
		5.ICR.2.2	Differentiate between accurate and inaccurate sources of information about puberty and development.
		5.ICR.2.3	Summarize the functions of the male and female reproductive systems.
		5.ICR.2.4	Illustrate how societal influences can impact behavioral choices and feelings regarding one’s reproductive health.
		5.ICR.2.5	Deconstruct media messages as they relate to their influence on perceptions of desirable body sizes and shapes.
5.ICR.3	Understand the benefits of nutrition and fitness to disease prevention.	5.NPA.3.3	Summarize normal weight gain and body changes during puberty.

Desired Results
Transfer Goal
Students will be able to independently use their learning to ...be more aware of changes in the body during puberty.
Meaning
Students will understand that ... Puberty is characterized by the development of the reproductive system. There are accurate and inaccurate sources of information about puberty and development. Male and female reproductive systems have different functions. Society can impact behavioral choices and healthy habits. Everyone’s body shapes and sizes are different despite media messages. There can be normal weight gain and body changes during puberty.	Essential Questions ... How is puberty characterized by the development of the reproductive system? What are accurate sources of information about puberty and development? What are the male and female reproductive systems’ functions? What are good behavioral choices and healthy habits? How can media messages influence your perception of body shapes and sizes?
Acquisition
Students will know ... Puberty is characterized by the development of secondary sex characteristics and onset of reproductive capacity. There is a difference between accurate and inaccurate sources of information about puberty and development. The functions of the male and female reproductive systems. Societal influence can impact behavioral choices and feelings regarding one’s reproductive health. Media messages can negatively influence the perceptions of desirable body sizes and shapes. There can be weight gain and body changes during puberty.	Students will be able to ... Recall that puberty is characterized by the development of secondary sex characteristics and onset of reproductive capacity. Differentiate between accurate and inaccurate sources of information about puberty and development. Summarize the functions of the male and female reproductive systems. Illustrate how societal influences can impact behavioral choices and feelings regarding one’s reproductive health. Deconstruct media messages as they relate to their influence on perceptions of desirable body sizes and shapes. Summarize normal weight gain and body changes during puberty.

What teaching and learning experiences will be provided?

Stage 3 - Resources

District Resources

When designing the learning plan, these resources are intended to be a primary resource used by all teachers. Resources with an asterisk (*) have been selected by the curriculum writers; needed materials can be requested annually according to the district refill process.

Google Slides (Girls & Boys)