The brain during puberty
In this lesson, we will learn about neutron growth and 'rewiring' in the brain that leads to emotional changes. We will also find out about something called the 'learning spurt'.
The brain during puberty
In this lesson, we will learn about neutron growth and 'rewiring' in the brain that leads to emotional changes. We will also find out about something called the 'learning spurt'.
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Key learning points
- Neuron growth and 'rewiring' leading to emotional changes
- The learning spurt
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- Contains sexual content.
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Adult supervision suggested.
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5 Questions
Q1.
Young people may be more emotional during puberty.
False
Q2.
Most young people will be able to live a normal life during puberty.
False
Q3.
During puberty, the brain will...
Slow down
Stay the same
Q4.
What will happen to a young person's emotions during puberty?
Always calm and settled
Q5.
The word 'neuron' means...
Brain ache
Nervous emotion
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Q1.
Young people are likely to be involved in risky behaviours during puberty.
False
Q2.
The 'learning spurt' refers to...
When learning becomes too difficult during puberty.
When learning slows down during puberty.
Q3.
During puberty, young people may find it hard to...
Cure headaches.
Take in new knowledge.
Q4.
The word 'amygdala' refers to the part of the brain linked to..
llness
Senses
Q5.
'Adolescence' is the name given to...
People's early twenties.
The period of time before puberty.