Duffy

 Child Development is a .50 credit elective course recommended for 10th – 12th Grades upon completion of Intro to FCS.

 

Child Development seeks to help the student recognize the unique developmental stages in children, become aware of the sequence of child development and understand the importance and value of good prenatal care. Child development emphasizes both prenatal and post-natal development of the child. This course also includes the relationship of this development to the parent’s physical and mental health and attitudes, and other parental issues. Parenting choices and decisions are studied in-depth in this course. This course covers conception to age 3.

 

Evaluation of this class includes daily assignments, class participation, “Baby Think It Over” project, papers, tests & quizzes.