Presents the changes of adolescence, from the superficial changes of growth, skin, body hair and body contour to the more complicated phenomena of glandular changes, sexual maturation, and the reproductive function. Throughout the film, individual differences such as those in rates of growth and in menstrual cycles are stressed as normal; the importance of sound habits of personal hygiene and health are highlighted. Also describes the male reproductive system. Narrated by Irene Tedrow.
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Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
320917
Language
English
Subject categories
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Adolescence
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Teenagers
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Adolescence
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Sex instruction for teenagers
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Teenagers
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Puberty
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Teenagers
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Women - Health and hygiene
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)