Objectives:
Students will:
- Become aware of the changes that take place in the skin during puberty.
- Demonstrate awareness of the best ways for girls to take care of their skin during puberty.
Vocabulary: oily skin, pimples (zits), acne
Materials: Picture Card 5, kleenex, face cloths, soap, sample of over-the-counter acne medication, 2 large sheets of paper, and magazines
Procedure:
- Read Picture Card 5 and go over discussion questions.
- Give each student a white Kleenex. Have them rub their forehead and chin with it and then look at the Kleenex. Talk about the dirt that builds up on the face and the need for washing. Explain that dirt can clog the pores and cause skin problems. Using a face cloth and soap, review the proper way to wash the face carefully. If appropriate, have students practice washing their faces. Also, explain to students that washing their hair every day or every other day can help.
- Show a sample of over-the-counter acne medication. Have students find and read directions on the label. Explain how this medication can help. Also, read the warnings on the label. Discuss problems that can be caused by using too much or by ingesting it.
- Using two large sheets of paper or a bulletin board, make two big headings "foods that help the skin stay healthy" and "junk foods that do not help the skin". Have students cut out pictures from magazines of many types of foods. Then have students sort these pictures into the two categories and glue on paper or hang on bulletin board.
- Additional Information. Help students realize that sometimes even though they eat good food and keep their faces clean they can still have an acne problem just because they were born with skin that is prone to acne problems. These problems can oftentimes be helped with medication prescribed by a doctor.
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