Study materials for the Puberty Quiz…

Hey 6th graders,

Here are the materials you’ll need for this week’s Growth & Development Quiz. Not to worry… you’re ready. As long as you know the basics, you should be good to go! (Hint, in addition to the reproductive stuff, there will be some questions on there about mental/emotional changes and how to combat body teasing.)

Here’s a refresher from our friends at Brain Pop

and from Kid’s Health:

The Female Reproductive System

The Male Reproductive System

Make sure that you’re prepared so you don’t have to stress… puberty is stressful enough!

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Parents

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