Stage 3 - Understanding My Body

Mixed Group Lesson
- Define and understand the word puberty
- Understand that everyone is unique and experiences puberty differently
- Identify changes that occur to boys and girls throughout puberty and how they differ
- Learn strategies on how to manage the changes that occur
- Use a web-based resource to enhance understanding of changes associated with puberty

Activity Booklet
Download the Activity Booklet for Stage 3 – Understanding My Body below.
Activity Booklet 
Interactive Resource
Download the Interactive Resource for Stage 3 – Understanding My Body below.
Stage 3 – Understanding Your Period

Female Group Lesson
- Define and learn about the process of menstruation
- Identify and sequence the four phases of the menstrual cycle
- Explore a range of strategies designed to support girls in managing their periods
- Learn about premenstrual stress and explore a range of coping strategies
- Explore features and functions of a variety of female hygiene products
- Learn about toxic shock syndrome and how to prevent

Activity Booklet
Download the Activity Booklet for Stage 3 – Understanding Your Period below.
Activity Booklet Stage 4 – Understanding Changes

Mixed Group Lesson
- Define and learn about the process of menstruation
- Identify and sequence the four phases of the menstrual cycle
- Explore a range of strategies designed to support girls in managing their periods
- Learn about premenstrual stress and explore a range of coping strategies
- Explore features and functions of a variety of female hygiene products

Activity Booklet
Download the Activity Booklet for Stage 3 – Understanding Changes below.
Activity Booklet 
Interactive Resource
Download the Interactive Resource for Stage 3 – Understanding Changes below.
Supporting Resources

All in one place
- Define and learn about the process of menstruation
- Identify and sequence the four phases of the menstrual cycle
- Explore a range of strategies designed to support girls in managing their periods
- Learn about premenstrual stress and explore a range of coping strategies
- Explore features and functions of a variety of female hygiene products

Primary School Parent Permission Slip
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Permission Slip 
Secondary School Parent Permission Slip
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Permission Slip 
FAQs
Teaching girls and boys about puberty and changes in their bodies can be awkward, especially from a teaching standpoint. Hopefully this FAQ page will allay some of your worries. In our FAQs you will find information on our program and products, as well as support on relating to families and students before, during and after teaching the unit.