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Hygiene
Puberty
Periods
My Body
WCSS facts
100
Name 2 sanitary items used during your period
Pads, Tampons, Menstrual Cups, Menstrual Underwear, Panty Liners
100
What age do girls start puberty?
8-13 years of age
100
What is a period?
The lining of the uterus is shed
100
What causes body odor?
Bacteria and an increase in hormones
100

What year did Westview CSS open?

1967
200
How often should I change my underwear?
At least once a day; If stained while on period, change and wash immediately
200
True or False: Girls are taller than boys during the beginning stages of puberty
True: Girls start Puberty before boys do
200
At what age do girls get their periods?
10-13 years of age
200
What causes acne?
Change in hormones and dirt on the skin
200

What are the names of your principal and vice principals?

Get extra points for naming them in order of how long they have been an administrator at Westview

Ms. Lee

Mr. Zoras

Ms. Kim

Ms. Griffith

300
Name a way to remove blood stains
Hydrogen Peroxide, Milk, Shout stain remover, Coca-Cola, Cold water
300
How long does puberty last?
2-5 years
300
Name 3 symptoms you may experience right before or during your period
Acne, Bloating, Headaches, Cramping, Bleeding
300

How many ovaries does the female body have?

Extra points if you know what ovaries do

2

Store eggs

Helps to make estrogen and progesterone

300

How many guidance counselors does Westview have?

Extra points for naming each one

Three

Ms. Chadha

Ms. Le

Mr. Petrozzi

400
Can I swim during my period?
Yes, you can use internal sanitary items (like tampons or menstrual cups) in order to go into the water 
400
What is the average amount of blood lost during your period?
3 tablespoons
400
What 2 hormones influence periods?
Estrogen and Progesterone
400
Name 2 ways to prevent body odor
Showering regularly, using deodorant, wearing body spray (after showering first), brushing teeth
400

Name three clubs at Westview CSS?

GSA, math, girls/boys identified group
500

How often should you shower?

At least once a day! Hair can be washed 3-4 times a week

500
Name 3 symptoms you may experience during your period
Acne, bloating
500
What is the average length of menstrual cycle
28 days but may differ at the beginning of puberty.
500

Name 2 ways to alleviate cramps during period

Pain relievers, hot tea, exercise, light massage, relaxing, hot pack

500

What are the two student interest course programs at WCSS?

Extra points if you can guess the new course program being introduced for next school year. 

ArtSpeaks 

LAWS Program

SHSM (Specialist High Skills Major)