FUN FACTS
The 3 times in your life where rapid growth changes take place
9 months in mother's womb
Birth - Year 1
Puberty
3 Physical Changes that occur on BOTH genders
body odour
acne
growth spurt
voice changes
The name of your health teacher this year
Mr Galati :)
When your sweat comes into contact with bacteria on your skin, it can cause ________
Body Odour
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/mood swings
The time when your body begins to develop and change as you move from kid to adult now capable of reproduction.
What is Puberty
True or False:
Over-washing or scrubbing your face with soap can irritate your skin
True
Your body can get more oily during puberty. This may cause _____.
What is acne/zits/pimples?
Increase in independence or responsibility is an example of this type of change
Social Change
Name 5 COMMON changes that occur in BOTH genders during Puberty.
DAILY DOUBLE
Seek Independence
Body Odour
Acne, Body Hair,
Growth Spurt
Mood Swings, Feelings Develop
Chemical messengers that are sent to the body are also called:
Hormones
The 3 hormones that cause the changes during puberty.
DAILY DOUBLE
Testosterone
Estrogen
Progesterone
True or False: People born with male body parts will experience their chest & shoulders getting broader.
True
The _________ that trigger physical changes during puberty also affect your feelings.
Hormones
Feeling sad and depressed can be signs during puberty. Name two people you can talk to when you feel this way.
What is the teacher, siblings, family, friends or my parents?
4 Places where young people can learn about Puberty?
DAILY DOUBLE
Family Dr, Parents, Older Siblings, Friends, Books, Teacher, Trustworthy Internet Sites
As you get older, your body sweats more and can cause body odour. This product can help manage this.
What is deodorant or anti-antiperspirant?
3 things you can do to deal with body odour:
Shower/bath daily
Use deodorant/Anti-perspirant
Wear clean clothes
Name 2 Social changes during Puberty
You might start to want more independence and privacy.
Increased Responsibility
Trying out new things like clothing styles, music or friendship groups.
Increase in hormones during puberty causes oil (sebaceous) glands to produce excess amounts of oil, resulting in this:
Pimples/Acne
The name of the GLAND that sends out chemical messengers to the rest of the body during Puberty.
Pituitary Gland
True or False: Everyone goes through Puberty and body changes at the same time
False
Body odour increases with:
(Name 2)
Stress, Nervousness, Physical Activity
Mood swings is an example of this type of change during Puberty
DAILY DOUBLE
Emotional Change
When your sweat comes into contact with bacteria on your skin, it can cause this:
Body Odour