Puberty (Everyone)
Everyone gets taller during puberty. This fast burst of height is called a growth ___.
What is a "spurt"?
Boys’ voices get deeper and sometimes crack. True or false: girls’ voices deepen a little too.
True
You should be brushing your teeth this many times per day.
2!
How often should you put on clean clothes?
Every day!
Myth or fact: Everyone starts puberty at the same age.
Myth! Everyone’s body has its own timing, and a wide range is normal.
These bumps on the face, caused by oily skin, often show up in puberty.
What is "acne"?
Girls start getting this monthly cycle during puberty.
What is their "period"?
How often should you shower?
Once a day!
You’re sick and need to cough. What should you do?
Cover your mouth, wash your hands, and stay home if you’re sick
Myth or fact: Pimples happen because you’re dirty.
Myth! Hormones make skin oilier. Wash gently and don’t pop them.
Puberty makes your body do more of this (when you are physically hot or exerting yourself). This is why you need deodarant!
What is "sweating"?
Boys start growing hair on this part of the face during puberty.
The upper lip and chin (mustache and beard)
This goes on your armpits to stop body odor
What is "deodorant"?
Teens ages 13 to 18 need this many hours of sleep each night.
8 to 10 hours
Myth or fact: Shaving makes hair grow back thicker.
Myth!
Hair starts growing in these areas for both boys and girls.
(Only need 1 answer to get points)
Armpits, private parts, legs
Boys’ bodies start making these cells in puberty.
What is "sperm"?
Name two times you should wash your hands.
After the bathroom, before eating, after coughing or sneezing, after sports
Hygiene isn’t only about your body. Take care of this, too!
Mental health
Myth or fact: Mood swings are a normal part of puberty.
Fact! Hormones can make feelings bigger and faster.
Name two changes that happen to both boys and girls in puberty.
Any two: taller, acne, sweating more, new body hair, mood swings, new feelings
Name one change that usually happens to boys and one that usually happens to girls in puberty.
Boys: deeper voice, facial hair, wider shoulders, sperm.
Girls: period, breasts, wider hips
Besides your armpits, name two places that need soap in the shower
Feet, private parts, face, hair
Name two things you should do for your hair and nails
Brush and wash hair; cut nails and clean under them
Myth or fact: New crushes and feelings of attraction are a normal part of puberty.
Fact!