This collection of student work is from Frank Keim's classes. He wants to share these works for others to use as an example of culturally-based curriculum and documentation. These documents have been OCR-scanned and are available for educational use only.
The teenage years are the transitional stage between children and adulthood. At the beginning of the period, girls in general are taller and heavier than boys.
Then boys undergo their growth spurt and pass girls in both height and weight. During the stage, teenagers vary widely in height, weight, and body proportions.
PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT*
13 to 18 YEARS
General Period of little growth is followed by growth spurt. At first, teenager may look awkward and lanky, but as growth continues, body proportions will equalize. Skull grows larger. Jaw lengthens. Chin becomes more pointed. Nose increases in size. Profile becomes longer and less childlike. Acne may develop.
Female Ovaries increase production of sex hormones. Hormones add a layer of fat on the buttocks, thighs, and arms. Breasts become fuller. Hips widen. Pubic hair appears. Menstration begins. Ovulation begins.
Male Testes increase production of sex hormones. Sex organs increase in size. Muscles develop rapidly and double in strength. Shoulders widen. Waist narrows. Neck thickens. Voice drops to a lower pitch. Hair appears on face, under arms, and in pubic area. Sperm production begins. Ejaculations may occur.
INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT
13 to 18 YEARS
Learns to think generally, symbolically, and abstractly. Learns to use the decision-making process. Can solve problems, mentally, without having to work with concrete objects. Can consider several ideas and concepts at one time. Achieves a new awareness of people and issues. May think more often about the future. May speculate about what might be instead of what actually is. May debate more with adults and parents. Learns to weigh the relative consequences of an action for the individual and for society. Can evaluate self and make necessary corrections to get back on the right track. May be capable of thinking about and comparing moral values. May insist upon fairness. May believe that individuals are justified in breaking an unjust rule.
EMOTIONAL AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
13 to 18 YEARS
Strives to establish a sense of personal identity. May become preoccupied with self-doubt. May feel lonely or isolated. May have dramatic mood swings. May seek to assert independence and autonomy while fighting feelings of insecurity. May wonder about the future which is both exciting and frightening. May judge self according to perceived opinions of others. May be preoccupied with own thoughts and forget the real world. May experience role confusion while considering all available options. Seek independence from parents; some conflict may result, but overall relationship with parents is likely to be positive. Sees parents as human beings who sometimes make mistakes. Seeks emotional support which may come from parents or peers. Is generally influenced more by parents than peers in spite of peer pressure. May show tendency to conform to peers in early teen years, but later may be able to resist peer pressure. Tries out different social roles. Learns to interact with an increasing number of people from homes, school, and community. Is capable of forming close relationships with peers of either sex.
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This collection of student work is from Frank Keim's classes. He wants to share these works for others to use as an example of culturally-based curriculum and documentation. These documents have been OCR-scanned and are available for educational use only.
