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What do Arpit and Sana learn about to build their character?
What do Arpit and Sana learn about to build their character?
Sana and Arpit only focus on core subjects for success in life.
Sana and Arpit only focus on core subjects for success in life.
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What types of goals does Sana carefully set?
What types of goals does Sana carefully set?
Short-term and long-term goals
It feels really good to feel ______.
It feels really good to feel ______.
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Match the following individuals with their roles in preparing the report card:
Match the following individuals with their roles in preparing the report card:
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What age range defines a teenager?
What age range defines a teenager?
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Arpit helps his parents with grocery shopping.
Arpit helps his parents with grocery shopping.
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What sport is Sana a part of in school?
What sport is Sana a part of in school?
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Pokso is their class _______.
Pokso is their class _______.
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What language did Arpit study?
What language did Arpit study?
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Match the friends with their activities:
Match the friends with their activities:
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Sana enjoys junk food and thinks it is very healthy.
Sana enjoys junk food and thinks it is very healthy.
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What notable achievement did the three friends earn last year?
What notable achievement did the three friends earn last year?
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Study Notes
Characters and Relationships
- Three friends: Sana, Arpit, and Pokso, recently graduated to the next class.
- Arpit is eight months older than Sana and has just become a teenager.
- They are neighbors and classmates; Pokso serves as the class monitor.
Age Definitions
- Teenager: Ages 13 to 19 years.
- Adolescent: Ages approximately 10 to 19 years.
- Youth: Ages 15 to 24 years (sometimes includes ages 24 to 34).
Achievements and Activities
- Sana plays center forward on the school's junior football team; both she and her team received accolades.
- Arpit is part of the school's dance troupe and excels in Kuchipudi dance, earning recognition.
- Their achievements were featured in the annual school magazine, Kaleidoscope.
Growth and Development
- The trio is experiencing rapid physical growth; old clothing no longer fits, leading to donations to charity.
- As they mature, they are becoming more independent and responsible, yet still indulge in playful mischief.
Responsibilities of Friends
- Arpit contributes to his household by purchasing groceries and caring for a mango tree he planted for his sister five years ago.
- Sana assists her parents in creating a grocery list, often debating the inclusion of junk food due to her fondness for it despite health concerns.
Learning and Technology
- Increased access to smartphones, computers, and the Internet.
- They help their grandparents learn to use smartphones, reflecting the intergenerational exchange of knowledge.
- Languages studied: Sana has learned Spanish; Arpit is studying Sanskrit; they also explore body language.
Social Awareness and Values
- Learning about the connection between morals, values, human rights, and the Indian Constitution.
- Engaging in caring activities, such as feeding animals and birds before school, promoting compassion.
- They are cultivating respect for themselves and others, enhancing self-awareness and safety consciousness.
Personal Development and Educational Values
- Understanding the importance of not only core subjects but also personal attributes and skills for success.
- Sana is setting short-term and long-term goals, emphasizing strategic planning for the future.
- The trio recognizes that feedback and evaluations come from various sources, including teachers, parents, and grandparents.
Conclusion
- The friends are enjoying their transition into adolescence, balancing personal growth with academic responsibilities while learning critical life skills.
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Description
This quiz explores the definitions and age groups related to teenagers, adolescents, and youth. Learn about the differences between these categories and the general characteristics that define each. Join Sana, Arpit, and Pokso as they navigate through the nuances of growing up.
