NAKED How to understand teenagers 2007 6 x 6 min. minutes Program Synopsis: This innovative series of six, six-minute documentaries hears from teens about various issues confronting them at puberty. Breasts, love, voice breaking, sweating, weight, sex, periods are all talked about in a candid and universal way, each detailing one teen s personal experiences of the biological changes we all go through. Utilising revolutionary paint box video treatment, this is a stylistic, honest and engaging series sure to engage teens. Guide reproduced with permission from : Guide written by: Sally Lasslett M. Ed (H & PE), Grad.Dip.Ed., B.App.Sc. Davis Film and Video Productions P/L trading as Classroom Video 2008
Introduction It is recommended that this program is used in conjunction with an introductory discussion about a number of the issues covered in this program. The program is divided into six segments: 1. MINOUK (12 years old) Body size overweight 2. MITCHELL (13 years old) Puberty 3. ILHAM (13 years old) Periods/menstruation 4. TOM (12) Body odour/perspiration. 5. TIARMA (13) Breast size 6. ASHWIN (12) Wet dreams Possible discussion starters include: 1. Body size overweight Is there a perfect body size? Why are all bodies different? What does it mean to be overweight? How are people who are overweight treated by others? Have you had any experience with your body shape that you would like to share? 2. Puberty What is puberty? At what age does puberty begin? How is puberty different for males and females? What changes occur during puberty? 3. Periods/menstruation What is your experience of that first period? Why does menstruation occur? What slang names are there for the menstrual flow? How long does a normal menstrual flow last for? What should I use when I have my period? 4. Body odour/perspiration. Why do our bodies perspire? Why do some bodies perspire more than others? How can we control or attempt to eliminate perspiration? 5. Breast size What is the normal breast size? Is there a normal size? What functions do breast serve in sexual maturation? How should breasts be examined for breast cancer? Getting your first bra. What was this experience like for you? 6. Wet dreams What is a wet dream? At what age do they begin? What do they mean? How big is a normal penis? - 2
Program Rationale This program takes a comical but real to life look at all things adolescent. The real issues and the truth behind being a young person are addressed. When beginning the topic of sexual maturation, puberty or sexual intercourse begin with this program. An excellent introduction to sex, condoms, wet dreams, getting your first period, breast size, body shape and body odour. Each segment or short story tells us about the experience or events of an individual who is facing the real issues of life as a young person. Useful Resources Internet Resources: http://kidshealth.org/teen/sexual_health/changing_body/female_repro.html http://www.cyh.com/healthtopics/healthtopicdetailskids.aspx?p=335&np=289&id=1613 http://health.howstuffworks.com/human-reproduction.htm http://www.besthealth.com/besthealth/bodyguide/reftext/html/repr_sys_fin.html http://www.healthsquare.com/fgwh/wh1ch17.htm - 3
Program Worksheet Before the Program Activity Number One: Male or Female Test your knowledge Look at the list of reproductive organs below; make a decision: is it male or is it female? Place M in the second column if it is male or F in the second column if it is female. Reproductive Organ Vas deferens Testicle Ovary Urethra Vagina Penis Fallopian Tube Testicle Cervix Seminal Vesicle Uterus Clitoris Vaginal Opening Scrotum Prostate Gland Anus M or F - 4
Activity Number Two: Reproduction in men During puberty, a boy's body is transformed into that of a sexually mature man by the action of hormones, principally testosterone that is produced in the testicles. The only function of the male sex cell - the sperm - is to fertilise a female egg and create new life. Organs of the male reproductive system Penis Testicle Scrotum Vas Deferens Urethra Epididymis - 5
Functions of the male reproductive system a. Find the phrase below that best describes the function of each of the features of the male reproductive system. b. Write the number of the function in the space provided above 1. Contains erectile tissue that fills with blood during sexual arousal. Semen exits the penis via the urethra. 2. Sex glands located in the scrotum. This feature produces sperm and sex hormones. 3. A network of tubes at the back of each testicle that collect and store immature sperm. 4. A larger tube that transports sperm to the urethra (the urinary passage from the bladder). 5. A sac of skin that provide protection to the testicles. 6. A passageway that carries sperm and urine out of the body. c. Use the organs from above to label the diagram of the male reproductive system. - 6
Activity Number Three: Female Reproductive System The female reproductive system is made up of the: vagina uterus fallopian tubes ovaries - 7
1. Can you locate the following sections of the female reproductive system? Use the diagram above and label the following: Vagina Uterus Fallopian tube Ovary Cervix Bladder Urethra - 8
During the Program Part One: Wet dreams 1. What is a wet dream? 1. Why do they occur? 2. What embarrassing experience does this boy have? Part Two: Periods/menstruation 3. Explain the term period. 4. List the myths about swimming and a period. 5. What are some of the nicknames or slang words used to describe a period? 6. State the side effects of a period. 7. What embarrassing experience does this girl have? - 9
Part Three: Body size overweight 8. What factors caused this girl s weight gain? 9. How was she treated? 10. How did this make her feel? Part Four: Puberty 11. A male s voice changes during. (Fill the gap) 12. List the other changes that occur as a result of puberty. Part Five: Breast size 13. Why is breast size so important for young women? 14. Why are males so obsessed with breast size? 15. Breasts grow in size and change shape as a result of changes. (Fill the gap) - 10
Part Six: Body odour/perspiration 16. Body odour is embarrassing for the boy why? 17. We perspire because (Complete the sentence.) - 11
Complete the discussion or investigate further. After the Program It is recommended that, at the completion of this program, there is further discussion or investigation by the students about the issues covered. Possible discussion starters or questions for investigation include: Wet dreams Why is a condom used? How is it used? What does the use of condom prevent? Periods/menstruation What is menstruation? How and why does this occur? Puberty is the result of hormonal change. What hormones are important in men and women during puberty? Body size overweight Outline the difference between overweight, obesity and morbidly obese. Prepare a weekly plan that incorporates healthy eating and regular physical activity. Puberty List the changes that occur in females during puberty. List the changes that occur in males during puberty. Breast size How do the media portray women and breast size? Is this fair? Debate. Body odour/perspiration. Why does our body perspire? Make a list of occasion when the body perspires excessively. Develop a list of recommendations to reduce body odour. - 12
Activity Number One: Complete the mix and match below to outline the function of the main sections of the female reproductive system. Outline the functions of the features of the reproductive system. Feature of the reproductive system Fallopian tubes Vagina Uterus Ovaries Function A muscular canal around 7.5 cm long that extends from the neck of the womb to the genitals, or vulva. A muscular organ, shaped like an upside down pear. Its lining is called the endometrium. The neck, or entrance, to the womb is the cervix. These tubes extend from the womb, one on each side. They both open near an ovary. These tubes carry the egg (ovum) from the ovary to the womb. Two small almond shaped glands that contain eggs (ova). Sex hormones are also made by the ovaries. Activity Number Two: Tubal Ligation and Vasectomy Below are a set of sentences that explain the process of tubal ligation and vasectomy. Both these processes are surgical procedures that provide a permanent method of contraception for the male and female. Activity The information below is a complete jumble. Reconstruct the information so that you can understand the process of a Tubal Ligation and a Vasectomy. Match the information to the questions below. An operation designed to sterilise a man. Periods will continue as normal, because the ovaries will continue to release the same hormones. This permanent form of contraception involves cutting and tying off certain tubes in the groin so that sperm can't leave the penis. Existing sperm are reabsorbed into the body over time, with no ill effects. The ovaries and uterus are not involved in the surgical procedure. This involves cutting the vas deferens and sometimes tying them off. The egg is broken down and safely reabsorbed by the body. This operation prevents the sperm from ever leaving the testicles. Tubal ligation should be regarded as a permanent method of contraception. The production of his male hormones will also continue unaffected. The fallopian tubes that lead from the ovaries to the uterus are surgically blocked to prevent sperm from reaching and fertilising an egg. The body will harmlessly reabsorb any existing sperm inside his testicles over a period of time. The testicles are shaved. A small cut is made on either side of the scrotum and the surgeon then loops out each vas deferens. Vasectomy Explain the process. How is this process performed? What is the final outcome? Tubal Ligation Explain the process. How is this process performed? What is the final outcome? - 13