1. Changes During the Teen Years

3. Physical Changes The BODY
Changes start around age 10-14
Caused by HORMONES which are chemicals in the body
Adolescence is often called “puberty””

4. Physical changes GROWTH SPURT- Girls start to grow 1st Voice deepens
Skin changes- more oily
Acne (Temporary change)
Increased sweat glands- leads to pimples & body odor
Body hair
Body shape changes: Males ‘V’ Females widen at the hips
Get stronger- muscle growth
Brain changes- chemically
Need to eat HEALTHY & EXERCISE!!
Able to do more activities

6. Coping with physical changes
Keep skin clean- wash 2x a day!
Eat healthier!! Give the body what it needs & wants!
Move around! Throw, catch, run, ride, play, walk……
Mark your progress in height & weight
Don’t criticize yourself!
Everyone IS changing- it’s normal!

7. Mental Changes The way you think and learn
The Human Brain

8. Intellectual Changes The way you think and learn
Thinking changes from CONCRETE to ABSTRACT
C= Childlike A= Adult like
Learning more in a shorter time
Able to face problems that are more complex.
More of a vocabulary
Better at decision-making
Learn from history/past mistakes
Better problem solver

10. Handling Academics Start good study habits NOW!
School should be a top priority
Develop friendly competition with classmates
Take advantage of extra help
Teachers like students!

11. Emotional change The way we feel
All emotions are GOOD!!
They are a reaction to events AND our thoughts
Mood swings- severe & sudden changes in the way you feel
New Feelings Toward Others- you may recognize that others around you have needs as well
Hormones contribute to the power of emotions.
Feeling of attraction toward others.

12. How are you feeling?

13. SOCIAL CHANGE Define these words: Peer: Acquaintance Friend Community
Community Service: Volunteer work intended to help people in a particular area.

14. SOCIAL CHANGE Define these words: Peer Acquaintance Friend Community
People in your age group. (Same demographic)
Acquaintance
A person one knows slightly, but who is not a close friend.
Friend
A person whom one knows and with whom one has a bond of mutual affection.
Community
A group of people living in the same place.

15. Social change How you act around your peers:
More time with peers!
Make more friends
Lose some friends
Cliques may form
More peer pressure
Effects emotions
How you act with your parents:
Less time with them
May not share as much information
Need to gain trust
More responsibilities at home
You May Get involved in Community Service programs.