Changes in adolescence

Physical Changes in Boys and Girls during the adolescence 

Task: 

1.Read the following text and rewrite it in your notebooks.

2. Then complete the chart below.

3. In case you do not know a word, find it in google translator and write it on your notebook in vocabulary section. 

4.After completing the chart, draw yourself.

5. After drawing you can watch the video.

Physical changes in boys

Body Growth: Head, hands, and feet grow first, then arms and legs, and finally the torso and shoulders catch up with the rest of the body. The Adam's apple and the genitals grow as well. Change in voice: the voice deepens and boys might experience their voice breaking at times.  Body hair: Facial hair appears above the upper lip and at the upper parts of the cheek, below the bottom lip, and on the chin. Underarm hair also grows. Acne: The sweat and oil producing glands start developing. If these glands are clogged acne may appear. 

Physical changes in girls:

Body growth: Head, hands, and feet grow first,then arms and legs, and finally the torso and shoulders with the rest of the body. Breast development starts. Hips become wider and curved, and the waist looks smaller. Girls get the first period (menstruation). Girls develop faster than boys. Body hair: Underarm hair begins to grow. Acne: The sweat and oil producing glands start developing. If these glands are clogged acne may appear. 

You can watch the video to clarify ideas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brHMy9xv1UI