Think about all the things you have experienced since becoming a teenager and going through puberty. Imagine you have to prepare an information leaflet for a year 6 student giving advice about what to do to make growing up easier. Design a leaflet and include 5 top tips about coping with the stresses of going through puberty.

If you had no limits on your time or money and could have your choice of products and/or treatments, describe your ideal hygiene and body routine for a week.

Some cosmetic and toiletry products make claims such as 'Not Tested on Animals' or ‘Environmentally Friendly'. Choose one of these statements to research. Find out about the issues and technical aspects (e.g. legislation, ingredient safety and finished product testing). Once you feel sufficiently informed, write up your findings and your opinions about the statement you chose to research. Be prepared to defend your argument if your teacher sets up a class debate.

Find a selection of teenage magazines. Look through them and cut out any elements of advertisements for hygiene and beauty products. Divide your pictures into two groups, those which you consider to be essentials and those which you consider luxuries. Make a collage of your pictures. Complete a piece of written work which explains why people want to work hard at looking good and feeling better about themselves.

If you or a friend of yours was having health worries, do you know where you could go for help? Research places in your area which may give help and advice to teenagers.