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School Age Quiz Study Guide

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 22mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How much do school age children grow per year on average until puberty? (choose 2)

a)

2 inches

b)

3 inches

c)

4 inches

d)

5 inches

2.

Because girls typically go through puberty earlier than boys, often 11-12 year old girls are ___________ then the boys of their age.

a)

shorter

b)

smarter

c)

faster

d)

taller

3.

Which of the following physical changes occur during puberty for boys:

a)

growth spurt

b)

hair develops under arms

c)

sweat gland becomes active

d)

acne

e)

facial hair

4.

Which of the following physical chances occur during puberty for girls?

a)

sexual organs become capable of releasing eggs

b)

waist widens

c)

growth spurt

d)

facial hair

e)

menstration begins

5.

Why might preteen girls be sensitive to their body image?

4 lines
6.

How often should preteens bathe?

(a)  

7.

What factor influences a child's height most?

(a)  

8.

What type of eating disorder can be described as an intense fear of weight gain, starvation techniques and severe weight loss?

a)

Anorexia Nervosa

b)

Bulimia

c)

Binge Eating

9.

What type of eating disorder can be described as excessive eating followed by purging or vomiting, or excessive exercise to burn calories eaten?

a)

Anorexia Nervosa

b)

Bulimia

c)

Binge Eating

10.

What type of eating disorder includes periods of highly excessive eating and then weight gain?

a)

Anorexia Nervosa

b)

Bulimia

c)

Binge Eating

11.

All of the following are benefits of a child eating breakfast each morning except:

a)

Greater capacity for learning

b)

Stronger muscles

c)

Greater concentration

d)

Better participation in class

12.

All of the following are characteristics of children with eating disorders except:

a)

Poor body image

b)

depression

c)

low self-esteem

d)

need to feel in control of something in their lives

e)

all of the above are characteristics of child with an E.D.

13.

School age children should get at least how much sleep at night?

a)

8 hours

b)

9 hours

c)

10 hours

14.

How much physical activity should school age children get?

(a)  

15.

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?

a)

Dental Cavities

b)

Crowns

c)

Braces

d)

Root Canal

16.

Why should school age children participate in organized sports?

4 lines
17.

What is the main goal of orthodonic treatment?

a)

Straight teeth

b)

Pretty smile

c)

Confidence

d)

Good bite

18.

How does orthodontic treatment correlate to self-esteem?

a)

Enhances dental health

b)

Improves speaking ability

c)

Cosmetic confidence

d)

Good breath

e)

Pretty rubber band options

19.

Why does gross motor skill improve during school years?

(a)  

20.

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)  

21.

What gender do most school age girls choose to play with?

a)

boys

b)

girls

c)

doesn't matter, they play with both!

22.

School age children need to experience more successes than failures.

a)

True

b)

False

23.

Which is more important during school age years, acceptance by adults or peers?

(a)  

24.

School age children can understand reversibility and conservation. This is called what stages in Piaget's development?

a)

Sensorimotor

b)

Preoperational

c)

Concrete operational

d)

Formal operational

25.

What are ways to avoid negative peer pressure?

a)

Join a peer group with positive moral values

b)

Jump on all the trends going around

c)

Spend time with peers who have simliar interests

d)

Talk about problms with trusted adult

e)

Ignore teasing by peers