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.
School age children grow taller and slimmer as they
develop a more adults physique. During most of the school
age years, both boys and girls now grow 2 - 3 inches (5 -
7.5 cm) in height and 4 - 5 pounds (1.8 to 2.3 kg) in weight
each year.
By the end of the school age period, some children will
be undergoing physical changes associated with puberty. Most
girls will have started their growth spurt, making them
temporily taller and heavier than boys.
PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT*
6 YEARS
Becomes more slender with longer arms and legs; babyhood
physique continues to disappear.
Loses baby teeth which are replaced by the first permanent
teeth.
Is constantly active.
Prefers running over walking.
May have frequent minor tumbles and scrapes.
7 to 8 YEARS
May look lanky due to thin body and long arms and
legs.
Becomes better coordinated; movements become more fluid and
graceful.
Develops improved sense of balance and timing.
Enjoys sports, especially boisterous games.
Enjoys roller-skating, skipping, and jumping rope.
9 to 10 YEARS
Continues to improve coordination.
Improved sense of balance and timing.
May develop particular physical skills.
Enjoys organized games.
Can run, kick, throw, catch, and hit.
Improved small muscle skills.
Is able to use hand skillfully in building models, learning
handcrafts, or using tools.
Enjoys drawing.
11 to 12 YEARS
May grow little in height (male).
May experience growth spurt (female).
May begin menstruation (female).
Enjoys sharing activities with friends of same sex.
Likes to test strengths and daring (male).
Becomes very conscious of clothes and overall appearance
(female).
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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.
