Puberty - Physical Changes
Authored by Kylie Hood
Physical Ed
6th - 7th Grade
CCSS covered
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This quiz focuses on the physical changes that occur during puberty, targeting middle school students in grades 6-7. The questions assess students' understanding of the hormonal mechanisms driving adolescent development, including the role of the pituitary gland and key hormones like testosterone and estrogen. Students need to grasp fundamental concepts about the endocrine system, recognize that puberty timing varies among individuals, and understand the specific physical changes that occur in both males and females. The quiz also emphasizes practical health knowledge, requiring students to identify proper hygiene practices, nutritional needs, and self-care habits during this developmental stage. The content bridges basic biological concepts with personal health education, helping students understand both the science behind puberty and practical strategies for managing the associated changes. Created by Kylie Hood, a Physical Education teacher in Australia who teaches grades 6 and 7. This quiz serves as an excellent tool for introducing or reinforcing essential health education concepts in middle school physical education or health classes. Teachers can use it as a pre-assessment to gauge students' prior knowledge about puberty, as a formative assessment during a health unit, or as a review activity before more detailed discussions about adolescent development. The mix of multiple-choice and true/false questions makes it suitable for quick warm-up activities or homework assignments, while the straightforward language ensures accessibility for diverse learners. This assessment aligns with health education standards that emphasize understanding human growth and development, personal health practices, and the biological processes that influence physical well-being during adolescence.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
These chemicals tell the body to change and grow during puberty.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Time during adolescence when the reproductive system begins to mature and physical changes occur.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Name the gland that controls growth during puberty.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What hormone causes a males body to change during puberty?
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What hormone causes a females body to change during puberty
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Puberty is the time when your body begins to ______________.
become shorter and heavier.
develop and change from a kid to an adult.
change fast and lose weight.
stop hormones and minerals.
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CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.3
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.3
CCSS.RI.7.5
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Everyone goes through puberty at the same speed.
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