Seniors- Ch. 5 Baby Economics Project

First, complete research on delivery costs, weekly needs and childcare.

Second, use your chosen budget to outfit the nursery.

Click on the following links to see newborn essentials checklists.
- Baby Development News
- Today's Parent
- Babies R Us Registry checklist


Due Fri, Nov. 5

Reminder: Ch. 5 quiz pgs 93-101 Wed. Nov 3

Seniors- Time magazie article

Read the article "How the First Nine Months Shape the Rest of Your Life"

Answer the following questions...

1. Summarize what the article says about the origins of heart disease.
2. What is the prenatal impact on obesity?
3. What does the article state about the prenatal influence for developing diabetes?
4. Summarize findings about the impact of air pollution.
5. How might the prenatal environment be linked to mental health? Explain.

All questions should be answered in complete sentences, and each question should contain at lest 5-6 sentences to fully answer the question.

Value: 10 points

Due: Wednesday, Oct 27

Seniors- Ch 4 Study Guide

646- Child Psychology

Chapter 4 Test Guidelines

- Format:

o trimester matching

o matching- key terms/points

o multiple choice

o Short Answer

- Notes from stages of prenatal development through Rh factor

- Ch. 4 worksheet

- Key Concepts: (This is in addition to info on the handouts)

o Important developmental points in prenatal development (1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd trimesters)

o Characteristics of the 3 stages of prenatal development

o gestation

o Functions of umbilical cord, placenta, amniotic sac

o Cephalocaudal, proximodistal principles

o Miscarriages

o Terotogens

o Critical periods

o HIV/AIDS

o Stress

o Rh factor

o Alcohol

o Tobacco

o Maternal Age

o Cocaine

o Exercise

o Accutane

o Caffeine

o Prenatal testing: ultrasound, amniocentesis, CVS, AFP

o Fetal welfare vs mothers’ rights

1st Amendment- Freedom of Religion

Use the internet to look up one of the following Supreme Court cases that involved freedom of religion.

- McCollum vs Board of Education- 1948
- Zorach vs. Clauson- 1952
- Engel vs. Vitale- 1962
- Reynolds vs. U.S- 1879
- Abington School District vs. Schmepp-1963

1. Briefly summarize the background information and situation at hand.
2. Did the action violate the 1st amendment or were the actions protected by the 1st amendment?
3. What was the final vote count?
4. What was the reason for the court's decision?

Value: 10 points
Due: Monday, Oct. 25

Sophs- John Adams Part 1 Extra credit

Sophomores, we spent 2 days watching part one of HBO's John Adams series. Not only did it re-emphasize most of the notes from class, but hopefully it also was neat for you to see a modern day re-enactment of significant events that shaped our country. As your extra credit option, respond to ONE of the following topics. Your response should be detailed and at least 20 lines in length.

1. Describe what the court house was like throughout the trial. Be specific. Who was there? Where did the witnesses speak? How is it similar to or different than modern court scenes?

2. Explain the importance of Abigail Adams as seen in the film. What was John's and Abigail's relationship like? Be specific by referring to particular scenes or event from the film. Provide details/

3. Be a critic of the film by writing your own review. Explain why you liked or disliked the film. Be specific and honest in your answer. Do you think it portrayed Massachusetts in the Revolutionary era in an effective way? Was it an accurate depiction of the pre-Revolution events that took place in Massachusetts? Why or why not?