Growing Up & Liking It | Cleveland Museum of Natural History

Learn the science behind the changing adolescent body and find out what to expect on the road to adulthood.

Students will meet a professional health educator and discuss physical and chemical changes that occur in the body during puberty. With the aid of fun demonstrations, models, and specimens, we will discuss human reproductive anatomy, menstruation, nocturnal emissions, and other topics.

NOTE: This lesson is designed for boys and girls to experience together, but if you prefer single-gender groups please specify this when scheduling your program.

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National Health Education Standards

Grades 3–8

Standard 2: Students will analyze the influence of family, peers, culture, media, technology, and other factors on health behaviors.
Standard 7: Students will demonstrate the ability to practice health-enhancing behaviors and avoid or reduce health risks.
Standard 8: Students will demonstrate the ability to advocate for personal, family, and community health.

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Museum learning comes to your classroom. $400/2 programs, same school, same day.

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5th grade

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