Request samples for your class
U by Kotex® has sample packs available for your class, which contains ultrathin pads, tampons and liners. These are supplied in a stylish clutch bag that the girls will love.
Please note that these samples are available only to schools in New Zealand.
Lesson plans
Teachers notes Part 1: Changing body & secondary sex characteristics
This introductory unit is based on having a discussion about boys’ and girls’ changing body and secondary sex characteristics. Student activities are included to reinforce learning. However, the unit components have not been divided into lessons, and teachers are free to divide the topics into as many lessons as desired.
Teachers notes Part 2: The menstrual cycle
This unit discusses the importance of the menstruation cycle. If the boys are present for this topic, it suggests that they are included by discussing about and identifying the significant women in a boy’s life, both now and in the future. E.g. Mum, sisters, future girlfriends, wives and daughters who will all experience menstruation.
Parental Permission Form
As part of the PDHPE programme, our course unit overview will cover a discussion of bodily changes, both male and female, as well as the secondary cycle. It is important that parents are aware of this programme and actively participate in extending the discussion at home. To ensure that they know about the programme and to provide their consent, we’ve included a parental permission form here.
Class display – Changes to the Body
Use this display chart to help your class identify and understand the changes which the respective male and female body progressively goes through at each development stage of puberty.
Activity sheets
Worksheet 1: True/false quiz – Your changing body
Supplementing the “Changing body and secondary sex characteristics” lesson, this Puberty Quiz lists 10 true or false statements to test the class’ knowledge of puberty.
Worksheet 2 (part 1): Changes to the body – Boys’ bodies
Specific to the changes to boys’ bodies, this worksheet provides diagrams for students to fill in which parts of the male body undergoes changes at puberty.
Worksheet 2 (part 2): Changes to the body – Girls’ bodies
This worksheet provides diagrams for students to fill in which parts of the female body undergoes changes at puberty.
Worksheet 3: The Menstrual Cycle
Let your students better understand what happens at each stage of the menstrual cycle with this cool diagram worksheet.
Worksheet 4: Now you know – crossword & clues
To help reinforce the lessons about changes to their bodies and the menstruation cycle, test your class’ knowledge with a crossword puzzle.
