Child Development

Overview

Course Description

This course is designed to help prepare students for their responsibilities as parents and caregivers of children. Topics include prenatal care, growth and development through age six, teen pregnancy, maternal health, parenting skills, and child guidance.

Course Requirements

Grade Level

9-12

Materials

None

Duration

1 Semester

Credit Value

0.5

Prerequisites

None

Outline

Major Concepts

  1. Prenatal Development
  2. Preparing for Birth
  3. The Baby’s Arrival
  4. The First Year: Physical Development
  5. The First Year: Emotional and Social Development
  6. The First Year: Intellectual Development
  7. The Toddler Years: Physical Development
  8. The Toddler Years: Emotional and Social Development
  9. The Toddler Years: Intellectual Development
  10. Ages Four–Six: Physical Development
  11. Ages Four–Six: Emotional and Social Development
  12. Ages Four–Six: Intellectual Development