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Understanding Puberty Changes

Puberty is a normal part of growing up, and it happens at different times for different people. Read each question carefully. For questions that say “select all”, more than one answer is correct.

Changes During Puberty

1.Which statement best explains puberty?

A stage when the body and emotions develop as a person grows towards adulthood
An illness that affects everyone in exactly the same way
A change that happens only during one year of school
A process that is completed at the same age for every person

2.Select all the options that are physical changes that may happen during puberty.

Growing taller
Sweating more or noticing body odour
Changes in body shape
Finding it easier to make new friends

3.Select all the options that are emotional changes that may happen during puberty.

Experiencing stronger feelings
Having moods that change
Growing taller
Thinking more about personal identity

4.Which response shows respect when a peer is going through puberty?

Comment on changes to their appearance so others notice
Listen kindly and avoid sharing private information
Tell other people about a question they asked you
Assume they want advice without asking

5.Which statement about the timing of puberty is accurate?

Sort and Explain

6.Match each change with the category that best describes it.

A. Growing taller
B. Spending more time with friends
C. Feeling more sensitive than usual
D. Sweating more during activity
E. Wanting more independence from family
F. Becoming more aware of personal values

Social
Emotional
Physical
Physical
Social
Emotional

7.Give one example each of a physical change, a social change and an emotional change that may happen during puberty.

8.Why should people avoid comparing the timing of their puberty with other people’s?

Healthy Choices and Support

9.Name two healthy habits that can help care for a changing body during puberty. Word bank: showering regularly, wearing clean clothes, eating a balanced range of foods, drinking water, being physically active, getting enough sleep.

10.A friend seems embarrassed after noticing body odour. Write one kind thing you could say or do that respects their privacy.

11.Name two trusted adults or health services in Australia that a young person could contact with questions about puberty. Word bank: parent or carer, another trusted adult, school wellbeing staff member, GP, nurse, local health service.

12.True or false: Asking a trusted adult or health professional a question about puberty is a reasonable way to get reliable information.

TrueFalse