Child Devel. Fall

Mon., Aug.25, 2008:  First Day of Class!  Welcome Back!  Course introduction and expectations; syllabus, course outline and blueprints(end of course assessment weight), FCCLA, NTHS, Volunteer opportunities. Homework: Bring back parent letter, and Technology Use Agreement with Parental Signatures.  Tiger Tips: Write your 1st and last names, date, and period on each sheet.  Use blue or black ink only or you may use pencil for most work.  Write your id# in your agenda!

Tues. Aug.26:  Turn in paperwork. Hand out nine weeks grade sheet to keep in your notebook. Fold paper in thirds and make nametags for your seat.  Discuss learning styles and how to improve learning. Read Ch. 1 Parenting Rewards and Responsibilities; work on Study Guide. Homework: Study for rules quiz tomorrow.

Wed. Aug.27: Quiz over Rules. After Quiz, turn your paper upside down. Read Ch. 1 in Parenting Rewards and Responsibilities and complete study guide. Visit my website and weblinks; view CTE testing system.

Thusday, Aug. 28:  Parenting Concerns and Perspectives Pre-test.  Test routine; after test bubble and turn all papers over on desk corner.  Complete study guide and turn in for a grade.  Books issued today.  Cover by next Wednesday. Read chapters 1 and 2

Friday, Aug 29.1 1.01 Summarize Parenting Roles and Responsibilities. Complete "Parent Career Application" to turn in for a grade; complete "thinking about children" and turn in.  Review information in text p.51-54.  Discussion. Homework:  Homework: Interview 2 sets of adult parents and complete "Ask the Experts" to be turned in on Tuesday 

Monday, Sept. 1: Labor Day

Tuesday, Sept 2:  Turn in "Ask the Experts" survey and discuss findings. Discuss "thinking about children" activity. 1.01-.03 Get out your "Parenting Perspecitves and Concerns" study sheet.  Take notes on the back on areas of development (PIES) and Maslow's Hierarchy of needs.  Brief mention of Maslow's pyramid as it relates to parental responsibilities. Take notes on the meaning and responsibilities of parenthood (1.01), recognize functions of families (1.02), and  summarize structures of families (1.03).  Homework: prepare for test on Thursday.

Wed, Sept 3: Review your 1-2 pretest and discuss how you can use the computer printout to help you study for 1.01-.03 test.  Review for test using VOCATS unsecured item banks.  Homework: study for test over 1.01-.03 tomorrow using all the materials provided.

Thurs. Sept 4th:  Test over 1.01-.03   Test Procedure:  Clear table except for text, agenda, pencil with eraser; Complete answer/cover sheet and place face down to use as a cover sheet. Take the test and mark on the test...use the cover sheet.  When you have finished, then mark your answer sheet.  Turn both the test over and place on the corner of your desk with the answer sheet on top.  No talking, tapping, noise, or non-verbal communication.  I will announce when testing is complete. After test read Chapter 21 and complete sections 21-1 (Family Stresses), and 21-2 (Exceptional Children) of the study guide.  Complete these sections for homework. End of period go over test and highlight correct answers for those you missed..   

Friday, Sept. 5th:  "We are Families!" Create your complete family unit using colored pencils, markers, crayons, yarn, gluesticks, etc.  Tape their hands together, apply masking tape curls to the head and hips and place them on the wall under the proper heading (Nuclear Families, Blended Families, Extended Families, and Single Parent Families) Color them and give them clothing, faces, and personalities.

Last year below:

Monday, Sept. 10:  Complete test corrections for partial credit. Introduce yourself to the class using the board and your family as  prompts  Make sure that your family is placed under the appropriate heading on the wall and your name is on the front of your family.   Tell your name, your grade, who you live with, where you live, hobbies and club activities, and if you have any pets (type, names).  Homework (if not finished in class): write 1.01-.02 test corrections for partial credit due tomorrow.  Invite your family to open house.

Tuesday, Sept. 11: Turn in test corrections and tests if you did not complete in class Monday.   Notes on 2.01 How parents can assist children dealing with stress and family crises.   Complete Introductions to Class.  Complete Dealing with Family Crises Activity and 9/11 Writing Assignment. Homework: bring your parents to open house and complete your writing assignment. Open house tonight!

Wednesday, Sept. 12: Guest Speaker from Johnson and Wales University. 

Thursday, Sept. 13: Turn in 9/11 writing assignment. Obj. 2.01 Determine ways parents can assist children in dealing with stress and family crises. Vocats reveiw and review section 21-1. Take notes on resources.  (7 min) Take notes on discussion.  What are resources?  What are they used for? Tangible Resources ("Material")- things, possessions, money, people, organizations, etc. Intangible Resources ("Mental")- qualities, characteristics, abilities, skills, ideas, etc.  Turn in Dealing with Family Crises after a review. Complete all student intros.  Vocats Review 2.01. Design a card for a sick relative...complete rough draft and complete the activity sheet. 

Friday, Sept 14:  List materials needed to make your card on the back of your activity sheet.  Get materials to make your card for a sick relative. Design and create your card for a family member who is ill or needs to know they are loved.   

Rubric: 30  Attractive, creative, neat; 30 genuine sentiment (includes greeting and your signature); 25 "created by...your name, date and period...on the lower back page; 15 correct spelling, grammar and punctuation.

Turn both your plan (on the stool) and your card for a grade today.

Monday, Sept. 17: 2.02 Discuss the impact of technology on the family. Discuss family rules regarding technology and privacy concerns.  Take notes on lecture/powerpoint.  Visit Mrs. Brown's web site and find the vocats review weblink.  Vocats review 2.01-.02...take notes.  Homework : Study for test tomorrow over 2.01-.02(Crises, Technology) 

Tuesday, Sept. 18: Test 2.01, 2.02(Crises, Technology ).Follow Test Routine:  Clear tables except for text book, pencil, agenda.  Mark on your test; use your cover sheet; after test completion, mark your answer sheet.  No talking, tapping, noise of any kind.  No communication-verbal or non-verbal.  I will let you know when the test routine is complete.  Raise your hand for questions.  After test turn both papers over on the corner of your desk and do the assignment on the board. Assignments: Define terms p.608, Answer q. 1,2 p.613, q. 1,2 p. 615, q. 5, 6, 7, p.616.  Write the question or include it in your answer.  Turn in when finished. Select topic for birth defect/health issues project take a project sheet, and prepare for research. 

Wednesday, Sept 19:  Meet in room 601.Discuss green grade sheet. We will go to the media center together.  Create a folder for child Development in your webfolder; save as "the name of your project." Begin research on Birth Defects/health issues.  Turn in green Daily Grade sheet. Homework: visual and plan work for tomorrow.  We will meet in the media center tomorrow.

Thurs., Sept. 20: Meet in Media Center. Research on Birth Defects/health issues.  Turn in green Daily Grade sheet. Homework: visual.

Friday., Sept. 21: Meet in Media Center. Complete your birth defect /health issues paper today. Be sure to use your instructions and rubric as your guide.  Save your work to your folder!  Homework for Tuesday: be prepared to present your projects.

Monday, Sept. 24: Teacher workday. 

Tuesday, Sept. 25:Read about special needs 2.03 DC CH. 21-2 pp. 608-616; PRR Ch. 25 pp.519-537. Define terms:  IEP, Gifted, Inclusion, Enrichment Program, Cerebral Palsey, Homebound, IDEA.  Discuss and take notes; Vocats review. Present Projects. Homework: be prepared to present.

Wed, Sept. 26: Present Projects.

Thursday, Sept 27:  2.04 Recommend appropriate methods for guiding children.  Read PRR Ch. 23,24 pp. 479-513.; define terms discipline, limits, redirection (Ch. 23), natural consequences, logical consequences, restitution (Ch. 24).  View Child Abuse and Neglect Video.  Take Notes. Present projects if time.

Homework: Developing Child: define terms at the beginning of the chapter and answer questions 1-6 p.98 and 5-8 p.100. Be sure to write the question or include it in your answer. Due on Monday, Oct. 1

Friday, Sept. 28:  Present Projects. Guest presenter.

Student Designed Rubric for this project:

Audience-Focus-heads up and good eve contact, No side conversations, Courteous, Listen, do no other work, and Ask questions after presentation is complete.

Speaker- Eye contact, No gum, On topic, Good volume, Accurate information, Clear speech, Be prepared

Monday, Oct. 1:  Turn in questions and definitions from last Thursday.Complete projects for those who were either unprepared or absent last week. Review guidance and discipline.  Complete quiz activity with partner.  Homework: 2.04 Teacher made activity with word bank for Guiding Children's behavior.

Tuesday, Oct. 2:  Go over quiz activity and 2.04 teacher made activity;  correct your own papers.  Tansparencies and notes on guidance and discipline. Vocats review 2.04- take notes.  Change of plans...test moved to Tlhursday.  Introduction to types of childcare.  Read and take notes on Chapter 22 section. 1.  Homework:  complete reading assignment.

Wednesday, Oct. 3: 2.05.Describe types of child care in our community. Define terms. 2.05 Outline the characteristics of desirable provider care. Notes and activities.Compare costs of types of child care.  Review for test over Special Needs, Child Care and Guidance Methods for children.  Vocats review for 2.05 Outline the characteristics of desirable provider care  Study for test tomorrow over 2.03-.05

Thurs., Oct. 4: Test over 2.03-.05 Special Needs, Child Care, and Guidance Methods for children.  After test read Chapter 4 DC  Complete Study Guide through at least the 1st 2 pages.3.01 Determine influences on parenthood.  Homework: Read pp.58-66 Teen Pregnancy in your text. 

Friday, Oct. 5: Last Chance to complete presentations:Present Birth Defects/Health Issues Projects.  3.01 Determine influences on the parenthood decision.  On board: "Does wanting children mean one is ready to have children?"  Discuss dating bill of rights. Complete "Why become parents?" PRR extension activities p. 15 and share responses; Notes: decision making chain for marriage and parenting; relationship and dating bill of rights; notes on teen pregnancy; Brazelton Teen Parenting video. Turn in "Why become parents?" (3rd pd)

 Mon., Oct. 8:  3.03 Discuss risks and consequences of teen pregnancy.    Complete DC Ch. 2 Section 2 study guide (15 min) with your seatmate.  STD activity. Vocats review. Complete notes on teen parenting.  Turn in"Why become parents?" (2nd, 4th)Homework: abstinence pledge (it will count part of test); study for test tomorrow 3.01, 3.03

Tues, Oct 9:Test 3.01,3.03. Clear desks except for texts, pencil, abstinence pledge and answer sheet; follow testing routine.  Abstinence Pledge counts 28% of your test.  After test-read Ch 4 Prenatal Development and complete study guide you started last week and turn in for a grade. Begin teacher-made study sheet for 4.01-.03.  Complete 4.01 How physical traits are inherited. Complete teacher made study sheet as you view "The Miracle of Life." Homework: "Detecting Birth Defects" and "Heredity in the works" due tomorrow. 

Wed., Oct. 10:Turn in your homework.  Take notes on key terms and continue completing study sheet as you view "The Miracle of Life" . 4.02 Identify stages of Prenatal Development.  Ch. 4 DC, p.104-113.  Copy notes on board: Blastocyst-5days-compact mass, Zygote-2 weeks, Embryo-3 to 8 weeks, Fetus 5 weeks; Quickening: feeling the baby move, Lightening-fetus drops end of 8th-beginning of 9th month. Homework: Prepare for test on Friday over 4.01-.03. Label the "Female Reproductive System"... do not color it.

Thurs, Oct. 11: Return homework to be used for studying for the test tomorrow. Take notes related heredity (4.01), stages of prenatal development (4.02), and the risks of birth defects (4.03).to prenatal care: keep them to review for your test tomorrow.  You will turn in your reproductive system tomorrow after the test  over how physical traits are inherited, stages of prenatal development, and birth defects (4.01-.03).Vocats review: take notes on teacher made study sheet. given to you on Tuesday. Homework: Study for your test tomorrow. Bring your reproductive system study sheet.

Fri, Oct. 12: Test today 4.01-.03 Genetics, Prenatal Devel and Birth Defects. After test Complete teacher made Study Guide for Ch 5 DC Preparing for Birth. After all students have completed the test: stop working on the study guide and color in your reproductive system using colored pencils and create a beautiful work of art: use texture and shading to create 3-dimensional effect. Turn in your work on the stool.  When finished you can continue on your study sheet.  End of class we will check tests and go over Empathy Belly and Infant simulator forms. (Simulator forms should be completed and stapled together with the Student Parenting Contract on the top.

Mon, Oct. 15:   Empathy Belly video. Review Nurturing Project and Paperwork.  View the Pregnant Man Video and discuss.  

Tues, Oct 16:  Complete "Pregnant Man" and discuss. Pre-test for Nurturing Project. View and discuss BTIO video. Oral Quiz.  Complete all make up tests and perform test corrections for 4.01-4.03.  Work on study guide. All make up work due by Wednesday!

Wed, Oct 17:View Real Care video (10 min) and complete "Quiz" as you watch ; View Real Care demonstration today!  Continue working on Study Guide through section 5.01-.02. Today is the last day for make-up work!

Thurs, Oct 18: Write an essay that completes the statement, "You aren't ready to become a parent until..."  Parents and their Children p.36-38;weigh pros and cons of being parents.  Give reasons and examples. Watch Jessica's Story; watch Parenting Project video; go to website; discuss.  Complete "What do you think activity?"   Review your Study Guide for Ch. 5; discuss Budget. Getting ready for Baby activity.  Make a list of all the items you will need for a newborn.  You may use magazines in class for ideas, but you will not be cutting out of them.  Share ideas.   Bugeting for baby. Homework: Share your list with an adult parent who's child is in school and have them critique your choices.  You may either have them write a comment or you may write down what they say.  Be sure to get their name. Study for test tomorrow through section 5.02.

Friday, Oct 19: Test over 5.01-.02 Physical Changes and Maternal care. After test turn your papers over, open texts to p. 185 and read section on nutrition; complete 5.03 on teacher made study/vocabulary sheet. You may then organize for your midterm exam.  You may write true statements and get all your materials in order.  Students who need to make-up work will have it turned in by today. Homework: bring all your tests, notes worksheets, studyguides, etc for your mid-term review.

Mon, Oct 22:Brief nutrition review. Review for Mid-Term.  chapters 1-6 in DC; Notes, Activities, etc. Bingo;  Jeopardy; Write 2 questions on cards for the exam review; use 2 that you missed from your past tests (each section will take 2 tests). Homwork: study for your midterm exam. All make-up tests in class today

Tues, Oct. 23: Mid Term Exams 

Wed, Oct 24: Prenatal Nutrition-study sheet, glorious food, pyramid; complete at least 1 day of your Nutriton for the Preganant Woman mini-project part 1.  Homework: mini-project part 1-healthy diet for a pregnant woman.

Thurs, Oct 25: Notes on food guide pyramid(old vs. new) and nutrtient needs.  Take notes on Healthy Foods Count and use your Foods for Today text, Ch 2 sections 2-4; finish activity for homework if you do not do so in class.  Use nutrition information to complete Part 2 Nutrition project. We will complete Monday together. View Crash Course in Calcium video and discuss. Home work: "What you don't know about soda can hurt you."

Friday, Oct. 26: Last day in this Quarter. Turn in your homework"What you don't know about Soda can Hurt You" and Healthy foods count if you did not turn it in yesterday. Short period due to early release day. Homework: Complete parts 1-2 of your project.  Tuesday-you will write your summary and turn it in for a grade.

Monday, Oct. 29: Work day.

Tuesday, Oct. 30:   Calcium Quotient/ Calcium Counter; Part 3 Project-use pencil.  On Project divide by 7 not 5.  Vocats review for 5.03. Complete Prenatal Nutrition 5.03 Complete part 4 of project and study it for your test tomorrow. You will turn it in tomorrow. Vocats Review 5.03.  Homework: Study for test tomorrow.

Wednesday, Oct. 31: 5.03 Test Prenatal Nutrition.  Turn in your mini-projects. After test read Ch 5,  pp.161-176; complete teacher made study sheet for 6.01-.02 and other activities.  Homework: Budgeting for Baby and activities started in class.

Thurs., Nov. 1: Turn in "Budgeting for Baby".   6.01 Discuss family and home preparations for the baby. Transparency: Baby Budget; Text study guide Ch 5 section 2.  Discuss budgeting/spending plan. Visit Financial Websites for resources.  Use budgeting worksheet; and the activity on why it pays to save early in life for retirement. Homework: Make a list of every item you would need for a new baby.  Share it with your parent and ask them to critique your list. Due Friday.

Friday, Nov. 2:  6.01 Family and home preparations for the baby. Discuss your homework list for baby; underline the 5 most important items on your list and write why they are important.  Circle 5 items which you would eliminate if you did not have enough money in your budget and write why you selected the ones you circled. Discuss your findings on your list for baby.  How much did you spend?   Play The Game of "Life" and relate your "life" to this course.  Extra credit: "shop" for the items on your list an get the prices and descriptions. 

Monday, Nov. 5:View the 1st 30 min of "Pregnancy-9 Special Months.  Complete Ch 5-3 Questions about Childbirth Options. Take notes on back particularly on choices to be made before selecting the doctor/hospital. 6.02 Explain the labor and delivery process.  Take notes on transparencies. Complete related activities. Go over Study Sheet; review for test tomorrow.  Vocats Review 6.01-02. Homework:  Study for test tomorrow Ch 5-2,3 and Ch. 6-1,2

Tuesday, Nov. 6: Test over Preparing for Birth 6.01-.02  After Test assignment: read pp.188-205, section 6-1-3 in your textbook. 

Define terms on pp. 190 and 195. Answer Questions 11 p. 189, 2 p 193,1-7p. 194, and 2-7, p202 and #11p. 204. Be sure to write the questions or include them in your answers. Read the information on page 197 and write a paragraph about how parents can bond with their baby.  Tell why this is important. Turn in work today.   Homework: read Ch 7-1 pp209-224.

Wed. Nov. 7th:7.01 List Physical Characteristics of Infants.  Complete and turn in your Questions and anwers from Tuesday. Introduce section with Teacher made study sheet.  Write on board: Cephlacaudal, Proximodistal, Gross motor, Fine Motor.  Students take notes on 7.01.  View SIDS video and discuss.  Discuss Post Partum depression.  Homework: read SIDS brochure and complete SIDS worksheet.

Thurs. Nov. 8th: Turn in homework .  Write on board: Fontanel; La Leche League.View Postpartum care video and take notes on teacher made study sheet.  7.01 Vocats review questions; 7.02 View the baby care video and take notes.  Homework: bring your baby pictures for next week

Friday, Nov. 9th: Work on 7.02 study sheet (Ch 7-2,3 pp. 225-251 in your text)  Infant care and meeting baby's needs.  (If time: Students demonstrate proper handling and care for a newborn using infant simulators...wash your hands first.  Demonstrate feeding, changing, bathing and dressing.)  Physical devel review...take notes and complete study sheets.  Homework: study for test Tuesday over Physical devel of infants .  Homwork: work on your study sheet. Baby pictures if you forgot yesterday!

Monday Nov. 12:  Veterans Day Holiday

Tues, Nov. 13:  7.01-.02 Test no talking use your cover sheet.  Mark answers on test first and use answer sheet last.  Turn over papers on desk corner when finished. After test complete Chapter 8 guide.  Read Ch 8 pp.253-277 Social and Emotional Development of Infants. Turn in both.    Correct tests end of the period.  Complete study guide for homework.

Wed. Nov 14: Make up tests today for those missed yesterday. Turn in your Ch. 8 Study Guide. Discuss the PIES (physical, intellectual, emotional and social development); keep handout in your notebook to use during the rest of the course.  Interim reports today.  View "A baby's world" part 1  newborn to one year and jot down new learning.  Pay particular attention to the physical, social and emotional development of the children.  Bring back your interims signed by tomorrow so you will have them for your advisory group.  

Thurs. Nov. 15:  8.01 Discuss progress of emotional and social development. 8.03 Recognize personality types.  "What is Your Temperament" Activity.  Identify Baby pictures of students and their temperaments; identify and discuss physical, emotional, and social characteristics of student baby pictures. Notes: developmental theorists Piaget's Stages of Development, Erikson. Homework: Draw your face with emotion on the back of "What is Your Temperament"Activity. Interim Reports are due tomorrow!

Fri, Nov. 16:Turn in your Interim Report! 8.01 Discuss progress of emotional and Social Devel; 8.03 Recognize Personality Types.  #1 Review Piaget (oral quiz-reteach) Brief discussion of social and emotional devel.  Homework: think about the 1st Thanksgiving you remember.

Thurs., Nov. 29: Test over 8.01-.03 Emotional and Social development of infants and 9.01-.02 Intellectual Development.  After Test read Ch 10 "Physical Development from 1 to 3" in your text.  Define Terms pp. 311 and 321 answer Q. 1-6 p. 320 and Q. 1-7 P. 338.  Be sure to write the question or include it in your answer.

Name__________________________________________  Pd. _______________

Rubric for Brochure for 1^st Brain Development Brochure for 1^st time parents

_____  Title on Front Page (5)

_____  Color/picture (10)

_____  Important Information (25)

_____  Appropriate Format (20)

_____  Neat (15)

_____  Legible/spelling (20)

_____  Name, Date, Period on back page  (5)

Name__________________________________________  Pd. _______________

Rubric for Brochure for 3rd period Brain Development Brochure for 1^st time parents

_____  Title on Front Page (20)

_____  Color/visuals (15)

_____  Good/Important Information (30)

_____  Neatness (10)

_____  Spelling, Grammar, Sentence Structure (15)

_____  Name, Date, Period on back page or front page (10)

Name__________________________________________  Pd. _______________

Rubric for Brochure for 4^th period Brain Development Brochure for 1^st time parents

_____  Title on Front Page (10)

_____  Color (15)

_____  Creative (15)

_____  Accurate Information/Simple Terms (20)

_____  Neat/Proper Spelling and Grammar (20)

_____  Good 1^st Impression (10)

_____  Name, Date, Period on back page  (10)

Monday, Dec. 3: Turn in your brochure with your completed rubric. Turn in after test assignment if you have not already done so.  Discuss "Get kids hooked on books" focusing on infants and toddlers. View "Language of Being" vol 2 Baby's World.  10.01 Identify physical characteristics of children ages 1 to 3.  Discuss posture, proportion, teeth, nutrition needed for growth, factors which influence growth and developmental tasks.  Terms: Balance, Coordination, Handedness, Manipulation. Homework: "Promoting Motor Skill Development"; review chapter 10 in your text.

Thurs., Dec. 6: Test 10.01-.02.  Read chapter 12  Emotional and Social Development ages 1 to 3 .  Complete Ch 11 study guide and turn in.  (Short period today-early release) Optional Activity due to short period: Select and read a magazine article about toddlers and preschoolers-complete the article review sheet and turn in .

Friday, Dec. 7: 11.01 Discuss the Process of Emotional and Social Development.   Discuss Types of Play.  View last in series of Baby's World Part 3. Discuss.  Next week is last week for Nurturing Project.

Monday, Dec. 10:  11.01-.02 Vocats Review on social and Emotional Devel ages 1 to 3.  Create a crossword puzzle using all terms on pp 343-361.  Use graph paper and highlighters. Tips 1. design your key 1st with the words and numbers, 2. overlay 2nd sheet of graph paper and highlight to create your puzzle.  write your definitions around your puzzle or below it.  Be sure your crossword is functional!  Activities for development: GAK, Play dough-teacher made during crossword so it has time to cool, butterflies/flowers (coffee filter, pipe cleaners, markers, and water).

Tues., Dec. 11:  11.03 Recommend practices which contribute to a positive self-image.  Bell:  Make your butterfly--I will call you up 2 at a time.  Crossword Puzzle review-work another student's (from another class) crossword, correct it and critique it; when finished bring it forward to turn in on the stool.  Notes/Define these terms: : Positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement, time out, self-concept (influenced by family), reasonable explanation, redirection (young), Sensitive(care), Placid(praise), Agressive(encourage), consistent; (Social) Play-Parallel, Cooperative, Dramatic, Onlooker; (Emotional )- Negativism, Egoism, Separation anxiety, temper tantrum, fear, jealousy, love/affection, sympathy.   11.01 Process of Emotional and Social devel. 1-3.      Activity: Write a 2 sentence description of your personality using terms discussed on an index card.  Fold twice.  Place in box and draw out another's, do not open until asked to do so.  Read description and tell who you think it  is. Review study guide. Homework: study for test on Wednesday.  Vocats review 11.03. Activities and clean-up.  Homework: study for test oveer 11.01-.03

Wed., Dec. 12:  Test over 11.01-.03 Social and emotional development of children.  Clear tables.  After test mark answer sheet; complete and turn in study guide Ch. 12  Intellectual Devel. Ages 1 to 3. Gak for those who did not get to make it yesterday. 

Thurs., Dec. 13:     View "Kids and Food" video and discuss nutritious choices. Work with your partner: Plan a one-hour holiday party for 20   4 to 6 year old children.  Include all areas of development PIES.  Include the following in your plans: Decorations, Nutritious Food, a Game, a Song, an Art or Craft activity.  Compile information in a chart. Make a shopping list including quantities for everything you will need for this party.  Write directions for making the food, playing the game, singing the song and creating the art activity.  Be sure to include a plan for set-up and clean-up.  Create a prototype/example of the art activity on scratch paper.  Include the times each activity will take. Rough draft due Today. 

Friday, Dec. 14:  Discuss party plans briefly; select best plans! 12.01 Outline types of Intellectual Development ; complete teacher made study sheet (10 min (Ch 12 text) 

1.  Notes. Terms: Open-ended questions, closed-ended questions, attention, perception, memory, reasoning (basic ability to solve problems and make decisions), directed learning, imitation, incidental learning, trial-and-error learning, articulation (clear and distinct speech), receptive language (receiving and understanding but not articulating), imagination, curiosity.  Ways to stimulate intellectual devel; ways to promote language devel.

2. Vocats 12.01 review.

3.Complete final copy of your party plans and prepare to turn them in for a grade.

Extra Credit:  Brain builder Enrichment Box. Due the week we return. 

Monday, Dec.17: Identifying Elements of Intellectual Development review activity (7min. in pairs) 12.02 Propose ways to stimulate Intellectual Development. Review Language Milestones Handout.  Notes on 12.01-.02 on teacher made study sheet.  and notes.  12.02 Vocats Review.   If time "Simon Birch.".  Homework: Prepare for test tomorrow.

Tues Dec. 18:  Test on  on Intellectual Development ages 1 to 3. After test read Chapter 23 Careers.  Define terms p. 657 and 667; answer q.1-7 p666. and 1-7 p. 680.  Be sure to write both the question and answer.. Prepare for children's party Friday.  You may bring in finger foods on Friday...sign up on sheet

Wed. Dec. 19: Employability Skills 

16.01 Identify and assess Child related occupations.  Describe occupation, educational requirements and characteristics needed for the following occupations:   Child care worker/caregiver/assistant teacher, Teacher, Director, special education teacher, speech pathologist, audiologist, social worker, pediatrician, pediatric dentist, physical therapist, creative artist/designer, volunteer. Describe the  career ladder for childcare. 

16.02 Discuss work-based learning opportunities.  Read pp 44-49 DC.  Define: shadowing, internship, cooperative education, internship.

Thursday, Dec. 20: Employability Skills 

17.01 Review job-seeking skills: reference, placement office, networking, job applicatin, interviewer, resume, letter of introduction, thank you note, hidden job market, classified ad.  View video on interviewing.

17.02 Summarize Job readiness characteristics.  complete a checklist to assess your readiness.  Handout: what a worker/boss wants.

Work on Careers Questions 16-17.  You may complete for homework if unable to finish in class.  Use pencil.  Participation grade today.

Homework:  Complete the job application using black ink.  Follow instructions on application and those given verbally in class.  Complete the take home test and return it by tomorrow.  Bring in completed answer sheet with your test.

Friday. Dec. 21: Turn in your test. Participate in Social development holiday activity.  Menu: oranges, apples, tangerines. pears; cake, cookies (decorate), crudite and ranch dip, quesadillas with salsa, and sour cream, veggie pizza, foamy green punch, eggnog.  Activities: Rudolph ornaments(candy cane), antlers, .... 

Teacher Note: The lessons below may need to be dramatically streamlined to meet the demands of the new exam schedule.

Wed. Jan. 2:  Write a paragraph about when you were 4, 5, or 6 years old.  Include all aspects of development (pies).  It must be neat and well written.  Be sure to check your spelling.Discuss.  Handout: "Everyday learning Opportunities" Review 16-17 test (Dr. Phil's Personality test if time. )Homework: Read Ch. 13 and complete 13 Developing Child Study Guide.  Turn in tomorrow

Thurs. Jan 3:  13.01-.02 Identify Physical Characteristics Ages 4 to 6; Demonstrate Physical Care in relation to needs. Compelete and turn in "Using Nutrition Labels"   Review Vocats 13.01.  View "Preschool Power" Video (30 min) and practice ways to help children develop physical skills. Create a fish out of a paper plate to encourage small motor skills and dexterity.  Use your left hand. (if time: Multiple Intelligences -highlight and discuss; "put your brains to the test"-amygdalas and memory).  

Frid. Jan 4: Review Vocats 13.02 and Study Guide:  Study for your test Monday.  Complete fish activity; cut out pictures of children 4 to 6 years old and label physical characteristics. (If time: Begin your Child development booklet and include infants, children ages 1 to 3.  Later you will also complete pages for each of the pies.) Homework: study for your test Monday over Physcial development for children ages 4 to 6.  (You may wish to take your tests home to begin to prepare for your exams.)

Monday, Jan 7:  Test 13.01-.02 Physical Development Ages 4 to 6... Follow usual testing routine.  After test read ch 14: Social and Emotional Devel. Ages 4 to 6; Complete Section Review: p. 438 Q. 1-6 ;Q1, 2 p.445; p. 448 q 1-6 ; and p. 451 "Applying your Learning" 1 and 2.  Be sure to write the questions or include them in your answers.  If you finish Ch. 14, you may begin Ch. 15 Intellectual Development from 4 to 6. Homework: Read Ch 15., write the terms and define. 

Tuesday, Jan 8: Discuss social and emotional development.  Read Stages of Moral Development handout; discuss; Read, review and discuss Ch15 "Intellectural Devel.ages 4 to 6.  Vocats review 14-15.  Test tomorrow. 

Wed, Jan 9: Test Emotional, Social and Intellectual Development. After test organize for exams.

Thursday, Jan. 10 :Turn in your tickets. 1st period exam review. Other classes:Organize for exams. Bring all work, study guides, old tests if you still have any from mid-term. Homework: Write true statements for all questions missed. study for exam.  Bring all your work, texts, etc to class each day.  

Friday, Jan 11: 7:25-10:25 1st pd exam, 2nd pd. exam review 10:40-11:40. 

Monday, Jan. 14: 2nd pd exam 7:25-10:25, 3rd period exam review 10:40-11:40

Tuesday, Jan 15: 3rd Exam 7:25-10:25, 1040-11:40 4th exam review

Wednesday, Jan 16: 7:25-10:25 4th period exam

Thursday, Jan 17: Exam make-up day 

Ideas:  1.02 Discuss Family Traditions now and in the future activity.  10.02 Design a brochure for parents to use when selecting nutritious foods for 1, 2, and 3 year old children.  Include an illustration or diagram that gives servings and serving sizes.  Rubric: Neatness 10 points, Informative 30 points, Organization 20 points, Legible with correct spelling 20 points, Attractive and creative 20 points.  Complete in class...may continue for homework if not finished.  View "Kids and Food" video (24 min)

At the bell complete "responsible parents" and discuss.Turn in Biographical reading and discussion of how people grow and can overcome childhood obstacles. Make your check for understanding Stop light. Discuss reading and importance of telling someone about a friend who is being abused. Complete "Who are you" rating scale.  How would you rate your parent on this scale? (Use a different color.) Do you see any similarities or differences? 

Parenting as a career activity: each student receives a career on a strip of paper.  Complete sheets as each students reads a job qualification.  Turn in the job description profile.

 Quiz on Pies. Draw or diagram the "Family Life Cycle".  Write what is happening in each phase. (ie: Beginning: move out of home, establish committed relationship, get married, work, rent apartment) 

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