Science

fallopian

In our science class, we learned that a baby begins to grow after an egg is fertilized in the fallopian tube.

fetus

The doctor showed the parents a picture of the fetus growing inside the mother.

gestation

The baby giraffe grew during a long period of gestation before it was born.

hormones

Hormones help your body grow, sleep, and feel different emotions as you get older.

infant

The infant smiled when she heard her mother’s gentle voice.

juvenile

The park has a special area for juvenile animals to play safely.

larva

The children watched the larva slowly turn into a beautiful butterfly.

maggot

The bird ate a maggot it found in the garden soil.

menstruation

Our teacher explained that menstruation is a normal and healthy part of growing up for many girls.

metamorphosis

The caterpillar’s metamorphosis into a butterfly amazed the children.