Puberty

Why do girls get periods?

• A period happens because of changes in hormones in the body.

• A period happens because of nature.

• A period happens because girls want to be moody.

• A period happens because she turns 10.

During puberty which of these changes happen to both boys and girls?

(Hint: more than one answer)

• Adam apple protrudes.

• Pubic hair grows

• Skin becomes oily.

• Hair grows on face.

Males and females start puberty at the same time.

• true

• false

Menstruation is a sign that a girl is capable of _____.

• becoming stronger

• becoming a woman

• becoming a mother

• becoming a grown-up

What happens during puberty? Select all that apply

• hair growth, pimples, sweat

• menstruation, discharge

• mood changes, relationship changes

• grow taller, develop muscles, gain weight

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NGSS.MS-LS1-3

What is puberty?

• when boys and girls change and are able to reproduce

• when teenagers yell

• when teenagers

  get taller

• when teenagers get stronger

What changes do Boys ONLY have during puberty?

• grow body hair

• shoulders widen

• hips widen

What is the hormone for males?

• Estrogen

• testosterone

What is the hormone for females?

• estrogen

• testoterone

What change happen for boys and girls in puberty?

• mood swings

• crush on boys/girls

  (begin to like boys or girls)

• acne and body odor

• All are true