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THE FEEL GOOD FACTOR
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The Feel Good Factor
Being a Teenager
Looking After Yourself
Knowing Yourself
Selling Yourself
The World of Work
Being Part of Our Society
Business & Environment
Being Safe
Your Views Are Important
Teacher's notes
BEING A TEENAGER - ACTIVITIES
 
1

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.

 

 
2

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.

 

 
3

The use of claims such as 'Not Tested on Animals' or 'Cruelty Free' for cosmetic and toiletry products is complex and can provoke emotional debate. Research the technical aspects of this (e.g. legislation, ingredient safety and finished product testing) and then prepare an argument either for or against the use of animals in the safety assessment of cosmetic and toiletry products. Be prepared to defend your argument if your teacher sets up a class debate.

 

 
4

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.

Do you know where you could go for help?

 
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