Body Changes
This is the stage of life when your body begins to change from a child to an adult.
What is puberty?
Myth or fact: Everyone goes through puberty at the same age.
What is a myth? (People start at different ages.)
You should take one of these regularly to keep your body clean.
What is a shower or bath?
These are the cells that help create a baby: sperm and ____.
Getting 9-12 hours of this helps your body grow and your brain recharge.
What is sleep?
This change happens when your body releases more sweat and you may need to use deodorant.
What is increased body odor?
Myth or fact: Puberty only affects your body—not your emotions.
What is a myth? (Emotions change too.)
Brushing these twice a day helps your mouth healthy.
What are teeth?
People with ovaries may start having these monthly changes during puberty.
What are periods or menstruation?
Drinking enough of this helps your body stay hydrated.
What is water.
This is the growth of hair under your arms and in your pubic area.
What is body hair growth?
Myth or fact: Getting taller overnight during puberty is possible.
What is a myth? They are a gradual process that occurs over several weeks or months during puberty.
This should be changed to help control body odor.
What is clothing (shirt, clothes, underwear)?
The body part where sperm is produced.
What are the testicles?
This kind of activity keeps your heart and muscles strong.
What is exercise or physical activity?
These glands become more active during puberty, causing increased sweating and sometimes pimples.
What are the sweat glands and oil glands?
Myth or fact: Only boys get voices that change during puberty.
What is a myth? (Everyone’s voice can deepen a little.)
Washing these is important after sneezing, coughing, or using the restroom.
What are hands?
The monthly cycle that prepares the body for pregnancy/reproduction is called this.
What is the menstrual cycle?
Eating fruits and vegetables helps support this organ system.
What is the immune system?
This word describes a quick increase in height and weight.
What is a growth spurt?
Myth or fact: Puberty ends after one year.
What is a myth? (It usually lasts several years.)
This hygiene product helps control underarm sweat and odor.
What is deodorant?
The release of an egg from an ovary is called this.
What is ovulation?
This daily habit reduces stress, improves sleep, and helps your mind handle big changes during puberty.
What is practicing mindfulness or relaxation strategies?