Content code
s1804
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puberty-elementary
Parent content
The Living World | Elementary
Grades
Grade 5
Grade 6
Topic
Science and Technology
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acne
sebum
perspiration
emotions
self-esteem
menstruations
white discharge
erection
ejaculation
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What Is Puberty?
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what-is-puberty
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What Physical Changes Occur During Puberty?
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physical-changes
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What Psychological Changes Occur During Puberty?
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psychological-changes
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video
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Anchor
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Exercise
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exercise
Title (level 2)
What Is Puberty?
Title slug (identifier)
what-is-puberty
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Puberty is a period of physical and psychological change.

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Puberty lasts about 4 years, and starts between the ages of 8 and 14. Its role is to transform a child’s body into an adult body, in order to reproduce.

Title (level 2)
​​​​​What Physical Changes Occur During Puberty?
Title slug (identifier)
physical-changes
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Text

The following images show the main physical changes that occur during puberty.

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General Physical Changes
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Physical Changes During Female Puberty
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Physical Changes During Male Puberty
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physical-changes-male-puberty
Title (level 3)
General Physical Changes
Title slug (identifier)
general-physical-changes
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The physical changes that everyone goes through during puberty are increased sebum production that can cause acne, voice change, genital growth, increased sweating that can cause body odour, a growth spurt and the development of body hair.
Title (level 3)
Physical Changes During Female Puberty
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physical-changes-female-puberty
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The female-specific physical changes during puberty are breast development, a widening of the pelvis (hips), the appearance of white discharge that cleans and protects the vagina and the start of menstruation (periods).
Title (level 3)
Physical Changes During Male Puberty
Title slug (identifier)
physical-changes-male-puberty
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The male-specific physical changes during puberty are broadening of the shoulders, more frequent uncontrolled erections, experiencing the first ejaculation and muscle development.
Title (level 2)
​​​​​What Psychological Changes Occur During Puberty?
Title slug (identifier)
psychological-changes
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Corps

Here are the main psychological changes that occur during puberty.

Image
The main psychological changes that happen during puberty are an increase or decrease in self-esteem, changing interests, mood swings and a change in sleep patterns.
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Vidéo
Title slug (identifier)
video
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Video
La puberté | Primaire
Title (level 2)
Exercice
Title slug (identifier)
exercice
Contenu
Exercice
La puberté | Primaire
Largeur de l'exercice
720
Hauteur de l'exercice
720
Title (level 2)
See Also
Title slug (identifier)
see-also
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Links
Type
Internal
Title
Density
Internal link
/en/students/vl/sciences/density-elementary-s1802
Type
Internal
Title
Buoyancy
Internal link
/en/students/vl/sciences/buoyancy-elementary-s1803
Type
Internal
Title
Seasons
Internal link
/en/students/vl/sciences/seasons-elementary-s1805
Type
Internal
Title
Electricity and Electrical Circuits
Internal link
/en/students/vl/sciences/electricity-and-electrical-circuits-elementary-s1806
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