WorksheetsSchool Age Quiz Study Guide
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 22mins
How much do school age children grow per year on average until puberty? (choose 2)
2 inches
3 inches
4 inches
5 inches
Because girls typically go through puberty earlier than boys, often 11-12 year old girls are ___________ then the boys of their age.
shorter
smarter
faster
taller
Which of the following physical changes occur during puberty for boys:
growth spurt
hair develops under arms
sweat gland becomes active
acne
facial hair
Which of the following physical chances occur during puberty for girls?
sexual organs become capable of releasing eggs
waist widens
growth spurt
facial hair
menstration begins
Why might preteen girls be sensitive to their body image?
How often should preteens bathe?
(a)
What factor influences a child's height most?
(a)
What type of eating disorder can be described as an intense fear of weight gain, starvation techniques and severe weight loss?
Anorexia Nervosa
Bulimia
Binge Eating
What type of eating disorder can be described as excessive eating followed by purging or vomiting, or excessive exercise to burn calories eaten?
Anorexia Nervosa
Bulimia
Binge Eating
What type of eating disorder includes periods of highly excessive eating and then weight gain?
Anorexia Nervosa
Bulimia
Binge Eating
All of the following are benefits of a child eating breakfast each morning except:
Greater capacity for learning
Stronger muscles
Greater concentration
Better participation in class
All of the following are characteristics of children with eating disorders except:
Poor body image
depression
low self-esteem
need to feel in control of something in their lives
all of the above are characteristics of child with an E.D.
School age children should get at least how much sleep at night?
8 hours
9 hours
10 hours
How much physical activity should school age children get?
(a)
Poor diet and too much sugar causes bacteria to grow acids in the mouth which break down the enamel of the tooth. What does this cause?
Dental Cavities
Crowns
Braces
Root Canal
Why should school age children participate in organized sports?
What is the main goal of orthodonic treatment?
Straight teeth
Pretty smile
Confidence
Good bite
How does orthodontic treatment correlate to self-esteem?
Enhances dental health
Improves speaking ability
Cosmetic confidence
Good breath
Pretty rubber band options
Why does gross motor skill improve during school years?
(a)
Molars and premolars have deep pits or grooves in them. To keep food and bacteria out, what do many doctors recommend for school age children?
(a)
What gender do most school age girls choose to play with?
boys
girls
doesn't matter, they play with both!
School age children need to experience more successes than failures.
True
False
Which is more important during school age years, acceptance by adults or peers?
(a)
School age children can understand reversibility and conservation. This is called what stages in Piaget's development?
Sensorimotor
Preoperational
Concrete operational
Formal operational
What are ways to avoid negative peer pressure?
Join a peer group with positive moral values
Jump on all the trends going around
Spend time with peers who have simliar interests
Talk about problms with trusted adult
Ignore teasing by peers
