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Physical Development
During Middle School
Physical Development
During Middle School
Rate is roughly 2-3 inches in height and 5 lbs
per year
As girls approach 8-9 years, the rate of growth
increases relative to boys
Girls begin to develop additional fat cells
relative to muscle cells
Girls growth rate is faster than boys until
roughly 13 yearpossibly linked with puberty
Frontal,
Temporal,
Occipital
Parietal, (Pribram, 1990)