Physical Changes
This is a period of rapid growth in height and weight that many young people experience during puberty.
What is a growth spurt?
This emotional change may cause a person to feel happy one moment and frustrated or upset the next.
What are mood swings?
During puberty, friendships often become more __________.
What is important?
Everyone goes through puberty.
Fact
This physical change can occur when sweat glands become more active during puberty.
What is body odor?
During puberty, some young people begin wanting more time alone, more privacy, and more independence from their parents.
Desire for independence
Many young people begin wanting more of this from parents and caregivers.
What is independence?
Everyone experiences puberty at exactly the same age.
Myth
This type of hair often begins to grow under the arms, face, chest, pubic area during puberty.
What is body hair?
This term describes the way we think and feel about our body and appearance.
What is body image?
This can happen when someone feels pressure to fit in with a group.
What is peer pressure?
It is normal to experience a variety of emotions during puberty.
Fact
This gland in the brain releases signals that help start puberty by telling the body to produce hormones.
What is the pituitary gland?
A student becomes upset after receiving a small piece of criticism that normally would not have bothered them. This emotional change can make people react more strongly to situations.
Increased sensitivity
This skill helps maintain healthy friendships by listening and speaking respectfully.
What is communication?
Only girls experience emotional changes during puberty.
Myth
This monthly process occurs when the lining of the uterus is shed
What is the menstrual cycle
This emotional change can occur when a person becomes more aware of how others see them and worries about fitting in with peers.
What is self-consciousness?
This is an important way to show respect for differences among classmates during puberty.
Being kind and inclusive
Talking to trusted adults can help when you have questions about puberty.
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