Unit One: Introduction to Child Development (1 Week)

Child Development Syllabus

Family and Consumer Sciences

2013-2014

Grayson County High School
340 Schoolhouse Road
Leitchfield KY 42754
http://www.grayson.k12.ky.us/gchs
Credits: ½ - 1 trimester Grade:10-12
No prerequisites are required for this course / Ms. Cody Mooneyhan
School: (270) 259-4078
Email:
First Trimester Planning: 4th Period
Second Trimester Planning: 5th Period
Third Trimester Planning: 4th Period

Course Description: This course addresses the concepts related to understanding the areas and stages of human growth and development, recognizing effects of heredity and environment on human growth and development, meeting the needs of exceptional children, promoting optimum growth and development in the prenatal, infancy, toddler, preschool and school-age stages. Careers in child/human development are explored. Leadership development will be provided through the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) student organization. *************************************************************************************

Unit One: Introduction to Child Development (1 Week)

Program of Studies

1. Students will explain the areas of human growth and development.

2. Students will recognize the effects of heredity and environment on human growth and development.

3. Students will describe the stages of human growth and development across the lifespan.

National Standards

12.1.1 - Analyze physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and intellectual development.

12.1.2 - Analyze interrelationships among physical, emotional, social, and intellectual aspects of human growth and development.

12.2.1 - Analyze the effect of heredity and environment on human growth and development.

12.2.2 - Analyze the impact of social, economic, and technological forces on individual growth and development.

12.2.3 - Analyze the effects of gender, ethnicity, and culture on individual development.

Reading and Writing Standards

- Reading / 9-10 / #4 – Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other domain-specific words/phrases as they are used in specific scientific and technical context. (Vocabulary, Foldable)

- Reading / 9-10 / #7 – Translate quantitative or technical information expressed in words in a text into visual form (e.g. chart / table) and translate information expressed visually or mathematically (e.g. in an equation)into words. (Family Life Cycle, Heredity Top hat)

- Writing / 9-10 / #4 – Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose and audience. (Charts, Vocabulary, Bellwork, Notes)

- Writing / 9-10 / #8 – Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the strengths and limitations of each source in terms of specific task, purpose and audience; integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and overreliance on any one source and following standard format for citation. (4 Areas of Development Notes/Examples/Think Tac Toe)

- Writing / 9-10 / #10 – Write routinely over extended time frames and shorter time frames for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences. (Charts, Vocabulary, Bellwork, Notes)

ELA Standards

12.1 – Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 11-12 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.

Program Review Indicators

Demonstrator 2

a) PL/CS curriculum develops core knowledge, motor skills, confidence, and self-management abilities that essential to personal growth and development of all students.

d) Studies of historical and current leaders are integrated into the PL/CS curriculum.

Topics

- Identify reasons to learn about child development.

- Compare and contrast physical, social, emotional and intellectual development.

- Recognize and assess the effects of heredity and environment on growth and development.

- Analyze conditions that influence growth and development.

- Differentiate between the different ages and stages of child development.

- Describe theorists who have influenced child and human development.

Common Task

Verbally describe the four main areas of development in a given speech.

Potential Resources

- The Developing Child Text

- Heredity Project

- Theorist Project

- Birth Defects Activity

- KOSSA Items and Standards

- Reading/Writing Standards

- Summative Assessments (Unit Exam given at the end of the 1 Week unit)

Unit Two: Pregnancy and Birth (2 Weeks)

Program of Studies

4. Students will compare and contrast prenatal development during each trimester of pregnancy.

5. Students will categorize the types, characteristics and contributing factors of potential birth defects.

6. Students will characterize the signs, symptoms, and process of giving birth.

11. Students will analyze conditions that influence human growth and development.

National Standards

12.1.2 - Analyze interrelationships among physical, emotional, social, and intellectual aspects of human growth and development.

12.1.3 - Analyze current and emerging research about human growth and development, including research on brain development.

15.2.1 - Choose nurturing practices that support human growth and development.

15.2.2 - Apply communication strategies that promote positive self-esteem in family members.

15.4.1 - Analyze biological processes related to prenatal development, birth, and health of child and mother.

15.4.2 - Analyze the emotional factors of prenatal development and birth in relation to the health of parents and child.

Reading and Writing Standards

- Reading / 9-10 / #1 – Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts, attending to the precise details of explanations or descriptions. (Bellwork, Info Read)

- Reading / 9-10 / #2 – Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a text; trace the text’s explanation or depiction of a complex process, phenomenon, or concept; provide an accurate summary of the text. (Trimester Development, Month at a time)

- Reading / 9-10 / #4 – Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other domain-specific words/phrases as they are used in specific scientific and technical context. (Vocabulary, Bellwork)

- Reading / 9-10 / #5 – Analyze the structure of the relationships among concepts in a text, including relationships among key terms. (Birth Defects – Chromosomal, Environmental etc)

- Writing / 9-10 / #1 – Write arguments focused on discipline-specific content. (Causes of Birth Defects)

- Writing / 9-10 / #2 – Write informative / explanatory texts, including narration of historical events, scientific procedures / experiments, or technical processes. (Informative Piece on Birthing Methods)

- Writing / 9-10 / #4 – Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose and audience. (Bellwork, Vocab, Notes, Journal, Portfolio)

- Writing / 9-10 / #7 – Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation. (Informative Piece on Birthing Methods)

- Writing / 9-10 / #10 – Write routinely over extended time frames and shorter time frames for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences. (Bellwork, Vocab, Notes, Journal, Portfolio)

ELA Standards

Program Review Indicators

Demonstrator 2

e) All students have opportunities to learn about problem-solving and critical thinking regarding money management, financial planning, savings, investments and consumer credit.

Demonstrator 3

e)Appropriate communication skills (e.g., verbal, non-verbal, written, listening, and interview skills) and presentation techniques are integrated across a variety of content areas.

Topics

- Identify the early signs of pregnancy.

- Examine how adequate prenatal care affects the development of the mother and unborn child.

- Compare and contrast fetal development during each trimester of pregnancy.

- Analyze factors that contribute to reducing birth defects.

- Evaluate the preparations expectant parents should make.

- Identify signs and symptoms of labor.

- Explain the birth process.

Common Task

Debate of potential hazards during pregnancy (ex: Drinking, Smoking, Nutrition).

Potential Resources

- A Month at a Time Activity

- Trimester Development Pyramid Project

- Birthing Videos

- The Developing Child Text

- KOSSA Items and Standards

- Reading/Writing Standards

- Summative Assessments (Unit Exam given at the end of the 2 week unit)

Unit Three: Infancy (2 Weeks)

Program of Studies

7. Students will identify factors that promote optimum growth and development in the infancy and toddler stages, including physical, social, emotional development and intellectual growth.

11. Students will analyze conditions that influence human growth and development.

National Standards

12.1.1 - Analyze physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and intellectual development.

12.1.3 - Analyze current and emerging research about human growth and development, including research on brain development.

12.2.1 - Analyze the effect of heredity and environment on human growth and development.

12.2.4 - Analyze the effects of life events on individuals' physical, intellectual, social, moral, and emotional development.

12.2.5 - Analyze geographic, political, and global influences on human growth and development.

12.3.1 - Analyze the role of nurturance on human growth and development.

12.3.2 - Analyze the role of communication on human growth and development.

Reading and Writing Standards

- Reading / 9-10 / #4 – Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other domain-specific words/phrases as they are used in specific scientific and technical context. (Vocab, Bellwork, Notes)

- Writing / 9-10 / #1 – Write arguments focused on discipline-specific content. (Breast Vs. Bottle)

- Writing / 9-10 / #4 – Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose and audience. (Journals, Bellwork, Notes)

- Writing / 9-10 / #9 – Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. (DAP Toys)

- Writing / 9-10 / #10 – Write routinely over extended time frames and shorter time frames for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences. (Informative, Journals, Bellwork, Notes)

ELA Standards

12.2 – Integrate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats and media (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) in order to make informed decisions and solve problems, evaluating the credibility and accuracy of each source and noting any discrepancies among the data.

Program Review Indicators

Demonstrator 2

c) Curriculum includes current information on product safety and value (e.g. recalls, ratings, consumer reports).

Demonstrator 3

e)Appropriate communication skills (e.g., verbal, non-verbal, written, listening, and interview skills) and presentation techniques are integrated across a variety of content areas.

Topics

- Examine and analyze how infants develop physically.

- Explain how physical development affects infant care.

- Examine and analyze how infants develop socially.

- Examine and analyze how infants develop emotionally.

- Identify the parts and functions of the brain and how it affects intellectual development.

- Examine and analyze how infants develop intellectually.

Common Task

Video Observation and discussion.

Potential Resources

- Through the First Year Activity

- Brain Diagram

- The Developing Child Text

- KOSSA Items and Standards

- Reading/Writing Standards

- Summative Assessments (Unit Exam given at the end of the 2 week unit)

Unit Four: Toddlers (3 Weeks)

Program of Studies

7. Students will identify factors that promote optimum growth and development in the infancy and toddler stages, including physical, social, emotional development and intellectual growth.

11. Students will analyze conditions that influence human growth and development.

National Standards