Growing up 7B5TargetsTo learn about the changes that happen to a person as they grow up

ChildhoodChildhood refers to the first years of life (about 10 years)Body grows fast, boys and girls have similar features (body shape)

AdolescenceThis is the time between being a child and an adult – 10 to 16 years oldPuberty happens – testes and ovaries matureThere are big changes to boys and girls.

Adolescent boys and girlsBoys1. Pubic, facial and underarm hair grows2. Voice deepens3. Testes make sperm

Girls1. Pubic and underarm hair grows2. Breasts develop3. Ova are released and periods start