Consumer and Family Sciences

Human Growth and Development

Unit 1—Nurturing and Developmental Practices

· Read Chapter 13, pages 251—269

· Complete Toys and Development Activity

· Read Chapter 14, pages 273—291

· Lecture—Child Growth and Development

· Mobile Activity

· Brain Development Research

· Toy Research—Construction and Safety

· Toddler Observation

· Appropriate Toys

· Pre-School Observation

· Play Experiences

· Home Appliances Activity

· Demonstrate concepts

· Transition Paper

· Culture Assignment

· Observe Day Care children

· Observe Pre-School Children

· Observe Kindergartners

· Observe 2nd graders

· Observe 4th graders

· Observe 6th graders

Unit 3—Positively Guiding Children

· Lecture—Guiding Healthy Behavior

· Learning Behavior Research

· Shoplifting Laws

· Children and the Internet

Unit 2—Meeting Needs of Children

· Read Chapter 15, pages 299—319

· Children’s Cookbook Activity

· Food Guide Pyramid Poster

· Read Chapter 17, pages 347—367