The Highs, Lows, and In-Betweens of Puberty

Gr 4–6—In six chapters, this program covers puberty basics: mood swings, self-image issues, crushes, and more. Two teen hosts, Graham and Chantal, are joined by actors playing their younger selves to discuss the emotional changes that puberty causes. With the help of animation, the sources of changing hormones are illustrated. Two experts, pediatrician Sasha Chhabria and psychologist Joshua Rosenthal, testify on the physical and emotional changes that take place. Graham and Chantal make the following recommendations for surviving puberty to their younger selves: get enough sleep, eat healthy, talk more, and cut something out, if overstressed. A 31-page PDF teacher resource guide contains learning objectives, a program summary, book lists for girls and boys, National Health Education Standards and National Sexuality Education Standards, a health habits survey, and fact sheets. The student activities include writing letters to future selves, a crossword puzzle made from puberty vocabulary, a Jeopardy!-style game, and versions for ELL and gifted students