Human growth and development

human growth and development

Human growth and development: Select one of the following experiential activities to observe and write about for unit 3. Remember that the paper must be between two and three pages in length (typed double spaced) and must cover the topic thoroughly to receive the maximum 100 points.

ONLY PICK ONE OF THE FOLLOWING 4 TOPICS PLEASE!

Gross Motor Skills. Locate three children of approximately three years of age, four years of age, and five years of age. Have them perform the following tasks. Stand on one foot. Hop in place on one foot. Hop forward on one foot. Throw a ball to someone five feet away. Throw a ball to someone 10 feet away. Describe the differences in success of the three children on these tasks.

Fine Motor Skills. Locate two children, one approximately two to three years of age and one five to six years of age. Provide the children with paint and paper. Describe the differences in the way the children paint. Describe the differences in the final product.

Pre-operational Thought. Present a child between five to six years of age with the conservation tasks in Figure 9.1, page 239. Indicate and discuss the child’s responses.

Varieties of Play. Observe a group of children at least five to six year of age at play for 30 minutes. Number each child and identify as male or female. Record the activities of each child, indicate the length of the activity, and categorize it as either rough-and-tumble play or socio-dramatic play. Discuss whether any differences existed between the boys and the girls in their play activities

 

 

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In human growth and development, gross motor skills are essential for one’s growth.  These skills come as a result of development of the muscles. Such skills include; ability to stand, walking, run up the stairs and climbing.  Gross motor skills develop from the whole body.  Although they develop in a short time as compared to other skills, it is the ability of the parent to engage the child in multiple activities in order to nurture the development of these skills……………………….. 

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