Surfing into adolescence

Teacher notes

**Important note: The lesson is suitable for Upper KS2 and KS3 as it deals with growing up, periods - including period poverty - and menstrual products. It could also reinforce curriculum content for older learners. Teachers of younger students could move through this section if they prefer.** **Please note:** It is worth exploring what facilities exist within your setting for supporting youngsters living in period poverty - and for all youngsters. Please direct your pupils to the key people who can discreetly offer them period products.** This lesson introduces 15-year-old Megen who is part of a girls' surf group in Nicaragua, where surfing has been traditionally a boys' pursuit. Learn how this supportive group supports young girls in their adolescence. **National Curriculum objectives:** Upper KS2 PSHE - about menstrual wellbeing including key facts about the menstrual cycle. KS3 PSHE H31. about the physical and emotional changes that happen when approaching and during puberty (including menstruation, key facts about the menstrual cycle and menstrual wellbeing) H34. strategies to manage the physical and mental changes that are a typical part of growing up, including puberty and menstrual wellbeing. KS2 Science - Learn about the changes experienced in puberty. KS3 Science - Reproduction: the menstrual cycle.