Boy

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Date:

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/boy

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 chromosomal makeup?Typically possesses XY chromosomes
2. What is the pubertal development?Characterized by hormonal changes, including increased testosterone
3. How do boys grow?Boys grow taller and stronger, and they learn new skills by playing, studying, and exploring.
4. Why do boys have puberty?Puberty starts when hormones like testosterone rise, causing boys' bodies to change and develop.

Socio-cultural Constructs: Ideas and norms created by society rather than inherent biological facts.
Neurobiology: The study of the nervous system and its biological basis.
Executive Functions: Mental skills that help manage tasks, plan, and control behavior.