By the time students reach grade nine, they will be in various stages of puberty. Many teens have begun changing physically and will be experiencing emotional and social changes as well. The following information includes some of the most prevalent changes experienced throughout adolescence.
GIRLS |
BOYS |
| Increase in the production of estrogens |
Production of testosterone |
| May develop acne |
May develop acne |
| Perspiration will increase which may cause body odour |
Perspiration will increase which may cause body odour |
| Hair will grow on the body |
Hair will grow on the body |
| Hips broaden |
Shoulders and chest broaden |
| Breasts develop |
Testes and scrotal sac mature |
| Pubic hair develops |
Pubic hair develops |
| Voice changes and gets deeper (Larynx grows) |
Voice changes and gets deepers (Larynx grows) |
| Underarm and leg hair grows |
Underarm, leg hair and facial hair grows |
| Menstruation begins |
Penis grows |
| Wet dreams can occur |
Wet dreams can occur |
