Puberty - Year 5

The physical changes that happen when you become an adult are called _______________.

• Puberty

• Adolescence

• Childhood

• Menopause

Why do we go through puberty?

• To be able to reproduce

• To get taller

• To get bigger

• To get older

These chemicals tell the body to change and grow during puberty.

• Acids

• Alkalis

• Digestive enzymes

• Hormones

All humans go through puberty at the same age

• True

• False

What are the puberty changes that happen in BOTH boys and girls? Please note there are multiple answers.

• Growth spurt

• Breasts grow larger

• Penis grows bigger

• Spots appear

• Pubic hair starts to grow

Why do girl's hips get broad during puberty?

• To make her look more attractive

• To make her faster at running

• To prepare her for when they have periods.

• To prepare her body to carry a baby during pregnancy

Boys WON'T get this as they go through puberty

• Period

• Deep voice

• Spots (acne)

• Pubic hair

Girls WON'T get this as they go through puberty

• Period

• Enlarged breasts

• A moustache

• Pubic hair

What are the puberty changes that ONLY happen in boys? Please note there are multiple answers.

• Facial hair appears

• Voice deepens

• Pubic hair appears

• The penis grows larger

Girls won't get this as they go through puberty

• Period

• Enlarged penis

• Facial hair

• Pubic hair

• Broad hips