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Child Development
This course provides students with an understanding of the aspects of human growth and development. Parenting skills are developed as positive guidance techniques and child-related issues are studied. Learning activities, observation techniques, and lab experiences in working with young children may be included. Student leadership (FCCLA) may be an integral part of the course.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Child Development Standards
Child Development Standards Common Core GridHuman Development Standards (Concurrent Enrollment)
Child Development CalendarChild Development DisclosureChild Development Participation PointsChild Development Scope and SequenceChild Development VocabularySTANDARD 1
Students will evaluate parenting roles and responsibilities.
Parenting Book
Parenting Readiness 1Parenting Readiness 2Parent Job DescriptionWho Is the Better Mother (Pictures)Wish My Daddy Was a Dog
Objective 2: Explain the importance of nurture and nature.
STANDARD 2
Students will identify growth and development.
Objectives may be integrated into each developmental age under standards 4 and 5.
Objective 2: Identify the characteristics of selected developmental theories.
STANDARD 3
Students will identify characteristics of prenatal care, pregnancy and childbirth.
Birth Defects 1Birth Defects 2Birth Defects 3Birth Defects 4Birth Defects 5Birth Defects 6Birth Defects Boy without LegsBirth Defects ChartBirth Defects PicturesGenes Load the GunGenetic Disorders and Problem PregnanciesGeneticsGenetics and HeredityTop Ten Reasons a Pregnant Woman Needs a Banana Split
Objective 2: Identify heredity and environmental factors influencing birth defects.
Objective 3: Explain the characteristics of pregnancy.
How Twins Are Made
Human Reproduction
Online Pregnancy Test
Teen Pregnancy Article
The Baby Borrows DVD Information
Objective 4: Identify characteristics of prenatal development and childbirth.
Months of Pregnancy Simulation Ideas
Objective 5: List the sequential events in the childbirth process.
STANDARD 4
Students will explain the growth and development of the newborn and infant.
Baby Costs Baby Price is Right Baby Think It Over Inventory Cost List 1Baby Think It Over Inventory Cost List 2Newborn Unit Introduction: Baby Shower Game
Objective 2: Describe the growth and development of the infant.
Objective 3: Evaluate appropriate learning activities based on the growth and development of infants.
Infant Simulation Day
PIES Infant Development Pamphlet and Rubric
STANDARD 5
Students will explain the growth and development of toddlers and preschoolers.
A 3-Year-Old's Tea PartyEmotional and Social Development of ToddlersIntellectual Development of Toddlers
Objective 2: Evaluate appropriate learning activities based on the growth and development of toddlers.
Toddler Physical Simulation Day
Toddler Simulation Day
Objective 3: Describe the growth and development of the preschooler.
What Love Means to 4-8 Year Olds
Objective 4: Evaluate appropriate learning activities based on the growth and development of preschoolers.
FACS Preschool Ideas
Preschool Physical Simulation Day
The Whole Child Video Resource
Through the Eyes of a Child
STANDARD 6
Students will practice age-appropriate positive guidance techniques and strategies for coping with challenging situations.
Objectives may be integrated into each developmental age under standards 4 and 5.
Objective 1: Analyze appropriate positive discipline/guidance techniques.
Baby Costs
Little Johnny
Mommy
No Running In the House
Objective 2: Practice and/or identify infant, toddler, and preschool age-appropriate positive guidance techniques.
Objective 3: Objective 3: Describe challenging situations and the skills needed to cope.
STANDARD 7
Students will examine issues related to the health and wellness of children.
Objectives may be integrated into each developmental age under standards 4 and 5.
Objective 1: Identify health and wellness considerations for infants through preschoolers.
Infant Health and Wellness Ideas
Objective 2: Practice and/or identify infant, toddler, and preschool age-appropriate positive guidance techniques.
ADDITIONAL GENERAL INFORMATION
Child Development Book List
Child Development Final
Child Development Mad Gab Review Game
Child Development Matching Review Final
Child Development Review Quiz Final
Review Lion King
Review Matilda
State Test Study Guide For Child Development
Year End Summary
Last Week Child Development IdeasResource WebsiteScattergories