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Building a Baby
Students study the fetal development of humans. In this development lesson students divide into groups and research the different gestational weeks of a fetus.
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Fertilization to Birth
In this fertilization to birth process worksheet, students think about the changes a baby faces and complete the table on birthing trauma. They describe what type of trauma the baby might experience during the process of birth and what...
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My First Crossword Puzzle
In this language arts worksheet, students write the name of the baby animal next to each clue given. Then they use the baby animal names to complete the crossword puzzle.
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Baby
Young scholars listen to chapters 1 and 2 in the book, Baby, then pick one character from the story looking for words or phrases that describe the character. They develop a character sketch making notes about their ideas and share with...
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One + One = One
Students develop problem solving skills while developing writing skills. They assume responsibility for a sugar or egg "baby" and journal the experiences. In addition, they create a birth certificate and a holder.
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Taking Care of a Baby
Students are introduced to the basics of human development and the critical role of parents in taking care of a newborn.
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Can I Handle Having a Baby?
Students have a hands on experience of what it might be like to have a child.
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Parents and Babies
Students examine different scents. In this science lesson, students are divided into being parents or babies and are each given a scent. The "parents" have to identify or infer the scent of their "baby" showing that every mammal has a...
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Matching Worksheet
In this family vocabulary worksheet, students match the words in column one with the correct description found in column two. There are 15 words to define.
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Learn How Baby Birds Survive
Students role play baby and mother owls. They learn how owls are fed and figure out which type of beak will work for different kinds of food. Students do this by using chopsticks, tweezers, forks and toothpicks to try and pick up...
McGraw Hill
Mc Graw Hill Higher Education: Infancy
Click from here to lists of links on infancy, including physical, cognitive, social, and language development.
PBS
Nova Online: Life's Greatest Miracle
The miracle of life is featured in this wonderful series of short videos and journal entries. A variety of topics are covered in this well written, authoritative piece.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Anatomy & Physiology: Infant Adjustments Birth and Postnatal Stage
In this module, discuss the importance of an infant's first breath, and the physiological event that take place.
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Kids Health: Things to Expect When Your Mom Is Pregnant
"Maybe you've always wanted a baby brother or sister and your parents just told you you're going to have one. Perhaps you've always liked being an "only" and now your parents have announced that you'll have a brother or sister soon....
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Kids Health: Welcoming a New Baby Into Your Family
Having a new brother or sister can create many opportunities and challenges for you. You can show how responsible you can be by helping as much as you can. You will have to deal with all the attention that the baby receives from your...
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Kids Health: A Kid's Guide to Adoption
If you have any questions about why some people choose to adopt children, or how they go about adopting a child, this is the place to find out.
Library of Congress
Loc: Poetry 180: Birth Day
This three-stanza poem expresses his mother's joy in giving birth to her daughter.
Repeat After Us
Repeat After Us: A Cradle Song
A lullaby poem from William Blake's Songs of Innocence, "A Cradle Song", is provided on this site. Students may listen to this poem read aloud by Clara Villanueva and can access a printable version of this piece.
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Repeat After Us: Infant Sorrow
A poem from William Blake's Songs of Experience, "Infant Sorrow", is provided on this site. Students may listen to this poem read aloud by Jeff Kiok and can access a printable version of this piece.
PBS
Pbs Kids: Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood: Big Brother Daniel
This early reading module is an extension of PBS Kids' series, Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood. Four e-books share read-aloud stories that feature Daniel Tiger: Big Brother Daniel, Neighborhood Clean Up, Daniel's Babysitter, and Something...
Other
Random House: Prenatal Screening Procedures
This site provides information on the various tests doctors perform during an uncomplicated pregnancy.
Other
Wprc: Staying Healthy During Your Pregnancy
Article provides detailed information on how to stay healthy during pregnancy, including information about what foods and other substances to avoid.
Other
Baby center.com: Exercises
This site contains questions and answers to various prenatal exercise questions. Discusses the importance of exercise during pregnancy.
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Kids Health: When You Are a Twin or Triplet
"Have you ever wondered what it feels like to be a twin?" KidsHealth considers the types, troubles, and terrific things about twins and triplets.