Hormones
Timing
The Big P
Identity
Feelings
100
This system becomes fully engaged and active during adolescence.
What is the endocrine system?
100
During adolescence, the last three vertebrae fuse together to form this.
What is the coccyx (tailbone)?
100
During puberty, this can result in changes to the skin, which causes pores to become clogged.
What is acne?
100
Those with this type of self image frequently behave in an abrasive manner, which leads to conflict.
What is negative?
100
This behavior is acting upon thoughts without concern for consequences.
What is impulsive behavior?
200
This organ is the size of a pea, found in the base of the brain, and influences body growth.
What is the pituitary gland?
200
This is a physical signal that a young female teen has crossed over into womanhood.
What is the menstrual cycle?
200
These glands become more active in young teens and can require closer attention to cleanliness and hygiene.
What are sweat glands?
200
Middle school students learn best in an environment that meets social and this type of need.
What is emotional?
200
Educators need to listen and be one of these for their ever-changing students.
What is a role model?
300
When pituitary hormones stimulate this gland, which is located in the throat, it produces hormones related to physical growth.
What is the thyroid gland?
300
Adolescents see a decrease in this skill, which results in complaining when writing too much, dropping things, or stumbling.
What is fine motor?
300
Young adolescents need this to be respected, especially in regards to PE class.
What is privacy?
300
A teacher can help students achieve positive self esteem by making these which are realistic.
What are goals?
300
Poking fun at others can deflect this away from themselves to protect inadequacies.
What is attention?
400
These glands sit like caps atop the kidneys and play a key role in physical development and behavior.
What are the adrenal glands?
400
An intense period of rapid growth that quickly transforms the body into more adult-like proportions.
What is a growth spurt?
400
Excess calories and poor nutrition can lead to weight gain and possibly this condition as an adult.
What is obesity?
400
This is constructed around a sense of competency, confidence, and efficacy.
What is self-esteem?
400
Many young teens have a negative view of themselves and avoid having these taken.
What are pictures (photos)?
500
This hormone enables quick surges of energy and strength.
What is adrenaline?
500
Because these grow faster than muscle, and may not be well protected, they are more prone to breaking in young adolescents.
What are bones?
500
Some middles schools place these in classrooms to prevent multiple restroom visits, especially from girls.
What are mirrors?
500
Young adolescents cite this as the domain they most value about themselves.
What is physical appearance?
500
A young adolescent's reaction to this, even benign, can be taken as a personal attack.
What is criticism?
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