Child Dev

Child Growth and Development Stages

Presentation Project

Objective:

Research and develop a presentation or video about a specific developmental stage in the life of a child.

Specifics:

With your teacher’s guidance,

1 – Assemble a team of students for this Project.

2 – Choose a child developmental stage to research:

 newborns (0-2 months)  toddlers (18-24 months)

 infants (2-4 months)  toddlers (2 years old)

 infants (4-6 months)  preschoolers (3 years old)

 infants (6-9 months)  preschoolers (4 years old)

 infants (9-12 months)  kindergarten (5 years old)

 toddlers (12-18 months)  school-age children (6 years +)

3 – Research this age group and development stage. You will want to find at least 5 different sources about this development stage, such as textbooks, magazines, books, videos, and websites. Your group will need to become expert in the growth and development of children in this stage.

4 – Create a presentation giving detailed information about this developmental stage. This presentation will need pictures, explanatory graphics, and original text. The presentation should include the following information:

Physical Growth

 definition of physical development  explanation of physical abilities, including movements, gross motor skills, small

motor skills  important development milestones  typical height, weight, head size  challenges/struggles  mastered/emerging/advanced skills  reflexes  other

Intellectual Growth

 definition of intellectual development  explanation of intellectual abilities and learning/comprehension  cognitive abilities  interests  important milestones  challenges/struggles  methods of learning/thinking/problem-solving  mastered/emerging/advanced skills  other

Language Development

 definition of language development  explanation of how children communicate  description of how much they understand  language abilities  vocabulary level  other

Emotional and Social Growth

 definition of emotional development  definition of social development  interaction with others  important milestones  attachment issues  challenges/struggles  mastered/emerging/advanced skills  description of typical playtime  other

Other items for your presentation:

 tips on how caregivers can effectively manage children of this age  information important to this development stage not already mentioned

If you prefer, and your group has video editing/creation skills, you may want to create an informative video rather than a Powerpoint presentation.

Child Development Presentation Rubric

RUBRIC: Child Development Presentation

Criteria Exemplary

4 Accomplished

3 Developing

2 Beginning

1 Score

Accuracy Presentation uses correct grammar and spelling.

Presentation mostly uses correct grammar and spelling.

Presentation has some grammar and spelling mistakes.

Presentation has many grammar and spelling mistakes.

_____

Clarity The student answered the questions using accurate information.

The student answered the questions using mostly accurate information.

The student answered the questions, but some of the answers were not accurate.

The student did not answer all the questions and/or did not use accurate information.

_____

Presentation The student spoke clearly, and the presentation was creative and flowed smoothly.

The student mostly spoke clearly, and the presentation was creative.

The student somewhat spoke clearly, and/or the presentation was somewhat creative.

The student did not speak clearly, and the presentation was sloppy.

_____

Specific Requirements

5 or more sources and additional information given.

3 or more sources and some additional information given.

1 or 2 sources given.

No sources given.

If not attempted, score = 0. Total _____/16