7_8.HEALTH.22.A
Compare and contrast the physical, hormonal, and emotional changes in males and females that occur during puberty and adolescence.
Grades 7-8 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022
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physical changeshormonal changesemotional changesmalesfemalespubertyadolescence
Skills
- compare (physical, hormonal, and emotional changes in males and females during puberty and adolescence) #dok2
- contrast (the types and effects of changes in males and females that occur during puberty and adolescence) #dok2
- describe (the physical, hormonal, and emotional changes associated with puberty and adolescence in both sexes) #dok1
- identify (differences and similarities in adolescent development for males and females) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can describe physical, hormonal, and emotional changes that occur during puberty and adolescence. #dok1
- I can identify similarities and differences in the changes experienced by males and females during adolescence. #dok2
- I can compare and contrast the distinctive changes in males and females during puberty and adolescence. #dok2
Big Ideas
- Adolescence involves a series of complex physical, hormonal, and emotional changes that differ between males and females.
- Understanding the similarities and differences in adolescent development can promote empathy and self-awareness during puberty.
Essential Questions
- What physical, hormonal, and emotional changes occur during puberty and adolescence?
- How do these changes differ between males and females?
- Why is it important to understand the changes that happen during adolescence?
- How can recognizing these similarities and differences help foster healthy relationships and self-image?
- In what ways do these changes impact daily life and personal identity for adolescents?