1. Bellringer Wednesday, September 2 nd, 2009 What is puberty? What are the signs indicating that a girl has entered puberty? What are the signs a boy has entered puberty? What causes adolescent mood swings?

2. Terms to Know Adolescence Environment Heredity Hormones Menstruation Personality Puberty Self-concept Self-esteem

3. “Who Am I” Project Draw a vertical line down paper to divide in half. Label one side “Things I Like” and the other side “Who I Am” On each half create a collage of pictures, drawings, and saying that represent you. You are graded on neatness and creativity. REMEMBER: DO YOUR BEST!!

4. Bellringer Family & Consumer Science Wednesday, September 2 nd, 2009 Why is choosing the right time and place important to communication? Why should you listen with a purpose? How can you offer feedback without interrupting the speaker?

5. Assignment Complete “Reviewing the Facts”, page 105 1-6. Write Q & A and turn in at the end of class. Study guides will be handed out today for Chapters 8 & 9. You may begin working on answering the questions. Bring to class on Thursday for review. TEST ON CHAPTERS 8 & 9 will be Friday, September 4 th !!!!

6. Bellringer Food & Nutrition Wednesday, September 2 nd, 2009 What is a Place Setting? What is a Serving Piece? What is a Cover? What determines your Place Setting?

7. Assignment Complete Section 10-2, “Review & Activities” numbers 1-5 Write the Q & A and turn in at the end of class.