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Hormonal Changes and Puberty
Puberty and other biological functions
Psychological Implications of Puberty
Implications for Parents and Teachers
Factors that Influence the Onset of Puberty
100
The gland located at the base of the brain which influences body growth.
What is the pituitary gland?
100
A skin condition which often begins during puberty.
What is acne?
100
This image is a major concern for teens.
What is body image?
100
Many middle school students have this, which is the reason students need to be able to move more frequently.
What is abundant energy?
100
While the onset of puberty is difficult to predict for an individual, this seems to be a major factor.
What is heredity?
200
Works with the pituitary gland and is also located in the brain.
What is the hypothalamus?
200
Two organs which grow in size to give an adolescents more stamina.
What is the heart and lungs?
200
This gender tends to mature or go through puberty later.
What is male?
200
Middle school students should be allowed to sit in alternative seating positions because it is uncomfortable for them to sit on these.
What is hard surfaces?
200
For an adolescent female, her first one of these is the signal that she has crossed the threshold into womanhood.
What is her menstrual period or menarche?
300
These are the male gonads.
What are testes?
300
An inability to focus properly on distant objects.
What is myopia?
300
Short and stocky development.
What is endomorphic?
300
This is a class in school in which privacy is especially needed.
What is Physical Education?
300
88% of girls and 83% of boys reach puberty by this age.
What is age 14?
400
These are the female gonads.
What are the ovaries?
400
This is the most important meal of the day, but most adolescents skip it.
What is breakfast?
400
Tall and lean development.
What is ectomorphic?
400
This Is linked to self-perception, and is why youngsters should never be put in a situation that spotlights a physical deficiency.
What is physical appearance?
400
Most young adolescents gain this much weight during middle school years.
What is between eight and ten pounds?
500
This gland is located in the throat and is stimulated by the pituitary gland to produce hormones responsible for physical growth.
What is the thyroid gland?
500
These glands become more active during the teen years.
What are the sweat glands?
500
This is a huge concern for girls during puberty.
What is body development?
500
These are two types of "maturity," teens may appear to have due to an adult appearance, but are actually lacking.
What is emotional and intellectual maturity?
500
One reason middle schools students complain about having to take notes is because they are experiencing a decrease in this.
What is fine motor control?