Signs of Puberty - JSS1 Home Economics Lesson Note

Body changes in males(boys)

1. Boys voice breaks and becomes deeper.

2. Hair starts to grow on and around the genital organs, under the armpits and beards around the jaw.

3. Sex organs develop (sex gland called testicles produces spermatozoa or sperm)

4. The body muscles develop which makes them become mature in appearance.

5. Rapid growth in height and size.

6. Development of pimples.

7. Shoulders and chest grow bigger.

8. Boys experience we dreams.

Body changes in female(girls)

1. The breast develop and nipples grow larger.

2. General body changes such as hips becomes bigger, skin changes (appearance of pimples on the face).

3. The reproductive system begins to grow and develop.

4. Menstruation starts.

5. Hair begins to grow in the private parts, armpits and other parts of the body.

6. Rapid growth in height and size.