I can compare the gestation periods of different mammals.
Children complete a table showing the gestation periods of 10 different mammals. They round each gestation period to the nearest 10 days and use this to create a bar chart. They look for patterns and identify which mammal has the longest gestation period.
I can explain how a human foetus develops.
Children complete a table by rounding the weight of an embryo/foetus at various stages of gestation to the nearest 100g. They use this information to complete a line graph. Children discuss at which point the foetus gained the most weight.
I can create a timeline showing the development of a child.
Children create a timeline showing the ages at which a certain child could perform different activities. They draw illustrations for each activity.
I can discuss when a child should be able to perform different activities.
Children think about how children develop physically, mentally and emotionally as they get older. With a partner, they discuss the age at which a child should be permitted to perform simple activities independently, such as riding a bike on the road and walking to school alone. They place them in order of age required, and give reasons for their judgments.
I can describe the changes involved with puberty.
Children explore a range of male and female body and mind changes. Children complete 2 diagrams, one for each gender, explaining some of the changes involved with puberty.
I can describe the differences between the bodies of men and women.
Children complete a diagram, explaining some body features which are exclusive to adult men, some body features which are exclusive to adult women, and body features which are common to both adult men and adult women.
I can explain some of the difficulties involved with old age and how they can be treated.
Children learn about some of the difficulties involved with old age, as people's minds and bodies get more frail. Children give advice to 4 different old people and advise them on how they can improve their lives. They consider ways in which they can help older people in their own families and communities.
I can create a timeline of a human life.
Children consider the changes which take place during the course of a human life. They create a timeline with 8 different stages (embryo, foetus, newborn, child, adolescent, young adult, middle-aged adult and old adult) and draw their own illustrations.