Hygiene
How do you know when you need to start wearing deoderant?
When your armpits start to smell.
What new clothing item will you need to start wearing?
Bra
Why do adolescents often feel more tired during puberty?
Your body is spending lots of it's time and energy growing bone and muscle, and recharging for the next day's work. During puberty, adolescents need 9-12 hours of sleep per night.
What is the monthly process where the lining of the uterus leaves the body?
Menstruation
What can you learn from the color of your urine?
The darker the color, the more you need water. Puberty is going to require you to drink more water than you may be used to drinking.
What do girls usually add to their routines, either in the morning or evening?
Shaving
Why do adolescents often feel a lot hungrier than they used to during puberty?
Your body is changing and growing in many ways. It needs fuel to do all of this work. Eating well and eating a good amount is very important for healthy development.
What are 2 products girls can use during their period?
Pads and tampons
What is something you can do to help prevent zits (red, white, or black bumps on your face or body)?
Wash your face or body daily with warm water and gentle soap; try a zit medication; see a doctor if it becomes severe.
What is the main hormone (body chemical) produced in the female body that causes changes in your body during puberty?
Estrogen
What is the main function of your ovaries?
Stores and releases eggs. The ovaries also produce estrogen, the main hormone that is responsible for the changes during puberty.
In what part of the female body does the baby grow?
The uterus
How many hours of sleep should most 5th graders get every night?
9-10 hours
What often happens to girls' hair during puberty?
It might be more oily or greasy.
Why do females develop breasts?
What is it called when a girl has a dull ache, usually in their tummy or back right before or during their period?
Cramps
How many minutes a day of exercise is recommended for children, especially those going through puberty?
60 minutes every day
What changes often occur during puberty in the ways that you view others?
Adolescents often experience physical attraction to others. This can be described as an increased appreciation for how someone looks.
Why do people often get pimples during puberty?
The skin can get more oily and the tiny holes on your skin can get clogged with oil.
What is the main function of your ovaries?
Stores and releases eggs. The ovaries also produce estrogen, the main hormone that is responsible for the changes during puberty.