Reaching the age of adolescence
Term Definition Example Sentence
adolescence the period between childhood and Adolescence can be a challenging time as
(noun) adulthood when a person goes through teenagers navigate through various
physical and emotional changes. changes.
puberty (noun) the stage of development when a person's During puberty, teenagers experience
body undergoes significant changes, making hormonal changes that lead to physical
them capable of reproduction. transformations.
hormones chemical substances produced by glands in Hormones are responsible for the changes
(noun) the body that regulate various bodily that occur during puberty.
functions and play a role in growth and
development.
Reaching the age of adolescence
Reaching the Age of Adolescence
Adolescence is a special time in a person's life when they go through a lot of changes. It is the
period between childhood and adulthood. This stage is usually associated with the teenage years,
but it can start earlier or end later for different people. Puberty is a big part of adolescence. It is
when your body starts to change, and you become capable of having children. Girls usually start
puberty a little earlier than boys, around the age of 11, while boys start around 12.
During puberty, your body goes through a lot of changes. You might notice that you are growing
taller, and your body shape is changing. Boys might start growing facial hair and their voice might
become deeper. Girls might notice a change in their body shape, and they might start getting their
periods.
Hormones play a big role in all these changes. Hormones are chemicals that are produced by
glands in your body. They are responsible for the changes that happen during puberty. These
changes can be different for everyone, and that's okay! It's important to remember that everyone
goes through this stage of life and it's a normal part of growing up. So, if you're going through
these changes, just know that you're not alone and it's all part of becoming the amazing person
you are meant to be!
Reading Summary
- Adolescence is a special time when people go through a lot of changes.
- Puberty is a big part of adolescence, when the body starts to change and become capable of
having children.
- Hormones play a crucial role in these changes during puberty.
Short Answer Questions
Question #1 What is adolescence and when does it typically occur?
Adolescence is a special time in a person's life when they go through a lot of changes. It is the
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period between childhood and adulthood. This stage is usually associated with the teenage years,
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but it can start earlier or end later for different people. Girls usually start puberty a little earlier than
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boys, around the age of 11, while boys start around 12.
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Question #2 What are some physical changes that occur during puberty?
. One might notice that they are growing taller, and their body shape is changing. Boys might start
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growing facial hair and their voice might become deeper. Girls might notice a change in their body
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shape, and they might start getting their periods.
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Question #3 What role do hormones play in the changes that happen during puberty?
Hormones play a big role in all these changes. Hormones are chemicals that are produced by
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glands in your body. They are responsible for the changes that happen during puberty. These
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changes can be different for everyone.
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Open Ended Questions
How have you noticed your body changing as you grow older? Reflect on any
Question #1 physical changes you have experienced.
Physical changes I've experienced as I grew older are
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Think about the emotions and feelings you have experienced during adolescence.
Question #2 How have they affected your daily life?
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Consider the role of hormones in your own life. How do you think they have
Question #3 influenced your thoughts, behaviours, or relationships?
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