Human Development The beginning z Human development begins

Human Development

The beginning: z. Human development begins with conception. The ovum and the sperm join and the cell begins to divide. This cell is called the embryo when it burrows into the uterine lining.

Pregnancy: z. Once the cells start to differentiate (after 8 weeks) the child-to-be is called a fetus. z. There are 3 trimesters of a pregnancy: y 1 st: body systems develop y 2 nd: development of brain, baby starts to move, skin and hair begin to form y 3 rd: baby starts to get larger and organs finish forming

Infancy: Birth to 1 z 1 month: start to smile z 6 months: recognize people z 8 months: start to sit up z 1 year: start to walk and talk z. Child doubles in size z. Completely dependant

Early Childhood 1 -3 z. Learn to be more independent y. Dress themselves, feed themselves z. Walking, talking, questioning “why? ”

Middle Childhood 3 -5 z. Imagination!!! (imaginary friends) z. Growing bigger

Late Childhood: 6 -11 z. Learning to socialize (make friends) y. Sports, hobbies z. Learning basic reading/ writing etc.

Adolescents 12 -18 z Changes for males ypubic hair/ arm pit hair begins to grow ygrowth spurt yvoice lowers ychest broadens ymuscles tone ystart having wet dreams z Changes for females ypubic hair/ arm pit hair begins to grow ygrowth spurt ybreasts develop y. Menses (periods start) yhips widen

Cognitive Growth z. As you get older your intelligence grows too. You begin to understand complex ideas and begin to think abstractly. z. You begin to question things. z. You learn to control your emotions

Adulthood 19 + z. You continue to develop through your 20’s. As you get older, your body starts to change. Your heart rate starts to increase, it is harder to build muscles and your bone strength starts to decrease.

Elderly z. When you get much older, past 65 your body starts to have a hard time fighting off infection and long term illnesses set in. z. You are more likely to have a heart attack, stroke, Alzheimer's disease, arthritis or cancer. z. You still have the ability to build muscle and bone strength through exercise.

Death z. Everyone dies. z. People who remain must mourn in some way. z. Mourning cannot be avoided permanently. z. The 4 T’s of mourning: y. Time y. Touch Tears Talk

Preparing for your death z Will: a document that tells people what you want done with your belongings and affairs. (Your children too. ) z Living will: a document that tells people what to do with your health if you cannot make your own decision. z Obituary: the newspaper’s account of your death and life. z Holographic Will: a handwritten will is a legal and viable document that will stand up in court!

How can I prepare for death? z. Make your plans: funeral, burial, will, living will etc. y. You can completely make your plans and pay for them before your death so your family doesn’t have to worry about it. z. Let your family know what your wishes are. Ex: organ donation, burial or cremation, type of funeral.

Homework z. Write your own will & living ** If you do not wish this to be your real will write on it “For class work only!, Not a legal will”.