Multiple Choice: Circle the letter of the best answer the following questions about physical
changes in school age children. (2 points each)
2. During the school age years children lose all of their primary teeth and the
____________________teeth appear.
a. veneered
b. stable
c. monumental
d. permanent
3. Wash your face daily using soap and __________________to prevent acne.
a. water
b. lotion
c. concealer
d. alcohol
a. Classmates
b. Teachers
c. Friends
d. Parents
5. Per year, how many inches does the school- age child grow from 6- 12 years old?
a. 5 inches
b. 6 inches
c. 2.5 inches
d. 8 inches
6. During early adolescence a person’s body becomes physically mature enough to reproduce
is called:
a. Alleles
b. Heredity
c. Sex Cells
d. Puberty
7. When growth occurs very rapidly you may get these on your skin:
a. Sun spots
b. Stretch marks
c. Skin tags
d. Freckles
8. _________________ and physical activity impact how much a child will weigh.
a. Fertility
b. Hygiene
c. Heredity
d. Acne
a. Muscles forming
b. Voice changing
c. Organs growing
d. Hair growth
10. Often times, during school age years girls feel like they are fat and develop
an/a_________________.
a. personal hygiene
b. eating disorder
c. gender identity
d. independent
Matching: Match the vocabulary with the definition. Write a vocabulary word from the
word bank on the blank line next to definition. (2 points each)
group activities.
14. ____________________________-a person that someone admires and wishes to pattern his
valued.
Peer Pressure Independence
Role Model Hyperactive
Gender Identity Self-Worth
T/F statements relating to school age children. Write a T on the blank line if the statement
is True and F if the statement is False. (2 points each)
___ 16. Nutrition and exercise are essential during the school age years.
29. ____________________ is another sign of puberty for females, sometimes called a period.
Essay: Write 2 sentences about the each of the following questions. (5 points for each
question)
1. What did you learn about school aged children that you will want to teach your own
children one day?
3. What do you wish your parent had told you about the school age years?