learning aim a Flashcards
give 3 primary sexual characteristics for males
- penis and testes enlarge
- spontaneous erections
- testes being to produce sperm
give 3 primary sexual characteristics for females
- uterus and vagina grows
- ovaries begin to release eggs
- menstrual cycle commences
give 3 secondary sexual characteristics for females
- breasts develop
- redistribution of fat and muscle causing hips to widen
- pubic and under arm hair grows
give 3 secondary sexual characteristics for males
- facial, underarm and pubic hair grows
- changes in the larynx causing the voice to deepen
- redistribution of fat and muscle
2 fine motor skills of a 3 year old
- can use a pencil to copy letters
- build a small tower with cubes
3 gross motor skills of a 3 year old
- use pedals on a tricycle
- balance on one foot
- run
an example of a fine motor skill of an 4-6 year old
- dress and undress (including buttons and laces)
5 gross motor skills of a 4-6 year old
- throw
- kick
- skip
- hop
- ride a bike
an example of a fine motor skill of an 8 year old
- control of small muscles, can draw a detailed picture
an example of a gross motor skill of an 8 year old
- good co- ordination and strength means they can take part in various activities and sports
gross and fine motor skills of a new born
g- primitive instincts such as a grasp
f - holds their thumbs tucked into their hands
gross and fine motor skills at one month
g- lifts chin, some control of head
f- opens hands to grasp a finger
gross and fine motor skills at 3 months
g- can lift their head and chest when lying on front
f- can briefly grasp a rattle
gross and fine motor skills at 6 months
g- rolls over, can sit up for a short time without support, kicks legs when held up
f- moves objects from hand to hand, can pick up dropped toys in in sight
gross and fine motor skills at 9-10 months
g- crawls, begins to cruise
f- uses finger and thumb to hold a small object
gross and fine motor skills at 12-13 months
g- stands alone, walks with no help
f- manipulates and places toys
gross and fine motor skills at 18 months
g- climbs onto furniture
f- builds a short tower with blocks
gross and fine motor skills at 2 years
g- propels a sit on toy with their feet, throws a large ball
f- draws lines and circles, turns a page
gross and fine motor skills at 2 and 1/2 years
g- jumps from a low step, kicks a ball
f- uses a spoon and fork
define intellectual
1 Language development, which is essential for organising thoughts and to share and
express ideas. It is also important for clarification.
2 Problem solving is an important skill that is required both to work things out and to
make predictions about what might happen.
3 Memory is required for storing, recalling and retrieving information.
4 Moral development allows for reasoning and making choices, and informs the
individual how to act in particular situations and how to act towards self and
others.
5 Abstract thoughts and creative thinking are essential for thinking and discussing
situations and events that cannot be observed.
language development at 3 month
Infants begin to make babbling noises as they learn to control the
muscles associated with speech.