Girls
Name 2 products someone can use during their period.
Pad, tampon, menstrual cup, period underwear (any one).
During puberty, boys often experience a change in what part of their voice?
It gets deeper.
What is a growth spurt?
A time when height and weight increase quickly.
Why do people sweat?
To cool down the body.
Definition: The time when a child’s body begins to grow and change into an adult body.
Puberty
What is the name for the monthly cycle girls begin during puberty?
Menstruation / a period.
Boys often develop more what on their face and body?
Hair.
Why might skin become more oily during puberty?
Hormone changes increase oil production.
What is one way to reduce body odor?
Shower regularly / use deodorant / wear clean clothes.
Puberty is controlled by messages from what part of the body?
The brain/hormones from the brain
True or False — Not all girls start their period at the same age.
TRUE!
During puberty, testicles usually get bigger or smaller, or remain the same size?
Bigger.
Increased oil production may lead to what on the skin?
Acne/pimples
What causes body odor to increase during puberty?
Sweat glands becoming more active.
True or False — Everyone goes through puberty at the same age.
FALSE!
Girls often experience growth in what upper body area during puberty?
Breast development.
During puberty, testicles usually get bigger, smaller, or remain the same size?
Bigger.
What is a growth spurt?
A fast increase in height and weight.
Which areas of the body tend to sweat more during puberty?
(List 2)
Armpits, feet, and groin area.
Name one physical change that happens during puberty.
Growth spurt, body hair, voice change, skin changes, etc.
Girls often begin puberty earlier or later than boys?
Earlier.
Boys often develop more muscle during puberty because of what hormone?
Testosterone.
Why is sleep especially important during growth years?
The body grows and repairs during sleep.
True or False — Body odor during puberty is normal.
TRUE!
What are hormones?
Chemical messengers that cause body changes.