Worksheet 1: True/false quiz - Your changing body

Your changing body

• Periods start at 13 years of age for all girls
• In girls, one breast may grow quicker than the other
• Girls’ and boys’ body shapes will change during puberty
• During puberty, increased appetite leads to acne
• During puberty, girls grow hair in more places than boys
• In boys, it can take up to one year for the voice to deepen
• Puberty does change the body’s hygiene needs
• All the changes during puberty are external
• Sexual desires will develop in both sexes during puberty
• Boys and girls are likely to have more energy during puberty