Adult

High school (ages 12+)
Human Body

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/adult

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the biological definition?Attainment of full growth and sexual maturity, enabling reproduction
2. What is the psychological development?Involves maturity, self-sufficiency, responsible decision-making, and emotional regulation
3. What does it mean to be an adult in biology?In biology, an adult is a fully grown organism that can reproduce. Adults have developed reproductive organs and hormones that allow them to have babies.
4. When do people become adults legally?Most places say 18 years old. At that age you can vote, sign contracts, and be responsible for your actions.

Sexual Maturity: The biological stage where an organism is capable of reproduction.
Age of Majority: The legally defined age at which a person is considered an adult with full rights and responsibilities.
Coming of Age: Cultural rituals or ceremonies that signify a person's transition from childhood to adulthood.
Self-Sufficiency: The ability to provide for oneself without relying on others.