Physical Changes
True or False: Everyone Begins Puberty at the Same Age
False, everyone develops at their own pace.
True or False. Meaningful and sustained learning can happen when you are multitasking
False: Completing assignments while texting, watching videos, or using social media does NOT allow for meaningful learning due to the brain's inability to simultaneously or efficiently do both activities.
Studies show that kids ages 11-15 rely more on ________than parents for companionship, personal worth, and significant relationships.
friends: Friendship influences adolescents in many ways.
Why is PE important in middle school?
A. It gives students a break from learning
B. It helps students stay active, build healthy habits, and reduce stress
C. It is good practice time for students in sports
D. It is less important than other classes
B. PE helps improve physical fitness, supports mental health, teaches teamwork, and teaches healthy habits.
The first physical change in young adolescents is_____
a growth spurt. This usually happens for girls around age 10 and boys around age 12 and lasts for 2-3 years. Average height gain for girls is 7 inches and boys is 9-10 inches.
FALSE. Female pfc is developed between ages 21-25 and men ages 25-27. The pfc is charge of making appropriate decisions, considering the impact of behaviors, planning for the future, and organizing materials.
What is one way technology can affect us socially/emotionally?
cyberbullying, cyber safety (talking to unknown people, watching inappropriate content), using technology instead of doing school work or activities (managing time), interacting virtually rather than face to face.
How can art, music, theater, or dance help students?
A. Express feelings and ideas
B. Build confidence
C. Develop creativity
D. All of the above
D. All of these:Fine arts classes and other exploratories can help you learn life skills
During puberty, males and females experience increased amounts of _________such as testosterone and estradiol (estrogen).
Hormones: These can affect body and mood changes.
As your brain develops, you become better able to:
A. Think about future possibilities
B. Solve complex problems
C. Understand different viewpoints
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
_____________ is how you feel about yourself
Self-Esteem: Your ability to establish positive feelings about yourself, have control over your learning, and develop positive relationships with peers are keys to positive self-esteem.
Why is health class important during middle school?
A. It helps students learn how to make healthy and safe choices
B. It teaches students about changes they may experience as they grow
C. It provides information about physical, mental, and emotional well-being
D. All of the above
D. All of the above. Health class can teach you all of these great skills that can help you go through new changes.
Active young adolescents should be eating two to three thousand ___________ a day.
2,000-3,000 calories a day of nutritious food. Make sure to include all food groups and make healthy choices.
True or False: It is normal to question rules and make impulsive decisions more often in middle school?
TRUE: This is completely normal as a teenager. As your brain develops you become better at thinking for yourself, questioning ideas, and understanding different perspectives. This growth affects how you make decisions. It is important to think through choices and consider consequences.
True or False: Everyone feels unsure of themselves sometimes.
True: During adolescence individuals struggle to find out who they are, where they belong, and where they are going in life. It is normal to feel this way and this is a time for you to explore your identity.
Why might middle school students become more interested in exploring different classes?
A. They are beginning to develop their own identity.
B. They have less homework.
C. They stop learning new things.
D. They are becoming adults.
A. They are beginning to develop their own identity: This is a time when you are starting to explore interests, strengths, and goals.
Teens need approximately _______hours of sleep to function effectively during the day.
9 1/2 hours : Good sleep contributes to strong reasoning, good focus, functioning memory, less stress, alertness, overall health.
Thinking about the way we think, feel, and act is known as
Metacognition: This way of thinking can be frustrating because you are becoming more aware of your mistakes, feelings, and decisions. This is important because it helps you learn from experiences, problem solve, and make better choices as you grow.
Why might your emotions sometimes feel stronger during middle school?
A. Your brain and body are changing
B. You are doing something wrong
C. Only some students have strong emotions
D. Emotions should stay the same throughout life
A. Your brain and body are changing and during this stage in life you are accepting physical and emotional changes, establishing an identity, making new friends, and so much more.
Why is it important to have trusted adults/teachers in your life during middle school?
A. They can provide guidance and support
B. They make all your decisions.
C. They stop you from having friends.
D. They know exactly how you feel all the time.
A. They can provide guidance and support: Trusted adults can help you with new experiences, challenges, and important decisions.