FUN FACTS
This is the time of day when you grow the most.
During SLEEP
These parts of a girls' body change during puberty.
Hips and breasts
Girls get their periods this many times per month.
Once per month
You should use ____ or ______ to catch blood flow.
Pads and tampons
Girls bodies become _____ during puberty. Their legs, hips, and breasts may grow and become wider.
More rounded
A girl typically gets her period between these ages.
12 and 13 years old
The two processes that begin during puberty for girls.
Ovulation and Menstruation
Your body can get more oily during puberty. This may cause _____.
Acne/zits/pimples
Prior to your period, girls may experience physiological symptoms or premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Name the most common symptom.
Cramps. Others might include overall discomfort, hot flashes, tiredness, body aches.
_______ often increase between parents and teens as you become older and more independent.
Conflicts and arguments
A girls period may last from ____ days to _____.
3 days to 7 days
The term used to describe a child's body beginning to change into an adult's body.
PUBERTY
The term for "having a period".
Menstruation
Hormones affect how you feel. One minute you feel happy and the next you are in tears, sometimes for no apparent reason. Name the term or phrase that explains this experience.
Mood changes
Feeling very sad, hopeless or worthless can be warning signs of a bigger problem. Name two people you can talk to when you feel this way.
Your parents, a relative, or someone you trust at school.
Weight, the age puberty begins, genes, etc. all might impact when girls get their periods. Periods usually start 2 to 2.5 years after puberty begins. Some girls may not get their periods until what age?
16 years old
As you get older, your body sweats more and can cause body odor. This product can help manage this.
Deodorant or anti-antiperspirant
The term for releasing an egg.
What is ovulation
Beginning your period means your body is physically able to get _______.
Pregnant
You are having bad cramps. You friend offers you some pills to try. You should ____
Say no and tell an adult. Other things that help cramps are heating pads, drinking lots of water, more sleep, avoiding caffeine, ginger, and exercising consistently.
There is a difference between deodorants and an anti-antiperspirants. One of them doesn't keep you from sweating but it helps with your body odor.
The other one actually keeps you from sweating. Which one is which?
A deodorant helps with your body odor.
Anti-antiperspirants keep you from sweating as much.
You should shower this often to keep your body clean, odorless, and healthy.
DAILY
It is often common to worry what other people think of you during this time. Name the term that describes this experience.
Self-consciousness
Each month during your period, an egg is released from your ovaries (reproductive organs). The egg will dissolve in the lining of the uterus unless it is fertilized by sperm. This is called _________.
Ovulation
Many girls think their bodies should look like movie stars. But the types of bodies you see in the MEDIA (TV and movies) are NOT realistic.
Having a healthy body image, or feeling good about your own body is important to your overall health and happiness. Name 2 things you can do to take care of your body.
Eating healthy and getting physical activity. These also help reduce the intensity of cramps.