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Child Development: Normal Stages of Human Development: Birth to Five Years
This resource provides a table with information on human physical, emotional, and social development from birth to age five.
Royal Canadian Geographical Society
Canadian Geographic: A Developing World
CIDA, in partnership with Canadian Geographic, have created a resource which allows students to investigate the quality of life in over 200 countries by examining various Human Development Index indicators. Students may search by...
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Psychology: Development
Virtual learning course in which students investigate theories of human development through multi-media and interactive learning activities. Comprehensive set of learning materials included.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Lessons From the Longest Study on Human Development
For the past 70 years, scientists in Britain have been studying thousands of children through their lives to find out why some end up happy and healthy while others struggle- in fact, it's the longest-running study of human development...
McGraw Hill
Glencoe Biology: Human Development Before Birth: Self Check Quiz
This multiple-choice quiz on human fetal development allows students to get hints for each question and check their answers after submitting.
Constitutional Rights Foundation
Constitutional Rights Foundation: Human Glory Is Enough for Me: Petrarch, the Father of Humanism
In-depth learning activity on Scholasticism and the development of Humanistic thought includes research, writing and class discussion. Comprehensive resource material.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Development From Birth to Adulthood
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers milestones in growth and development from birth to adulthood.
National Institutes of Health
U.s. Dept of Health and Human Services: Cancer and the Environment [Pdf]
Document provides information on the causes and nature of cancer and particularly the substances in the environment that are known to cause or may cause cancer in humans such as tobacco, ultraviolet radiation, pesticides, and metals.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Science: Bikini Atoll: Human Development (Baby to Old Person)
Students will learn about some characteristics of different age groups, including mobility and what they eat.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Fertilization and Early Development
Understand the process of fertilization and the earliest human developments.
Government of Canada
Employment and Social Development Canada
A department of the Canadian federal government, this website is home to many government programs aimed at increasing Canadian economic productivity, including skills, training and employment insurance programs. There are two federal...
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U.s. Department of Health and Human Services: Adolescent Health
This section focuses on how adolescents develop and the issues they may face as they mature. It includes information about Optimal Health and Adolescent Development Explained. Click on the highlighted words for detailed information.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Cave Art Discovering Prehistoric Humans
By studying cave paintings, students learn about prehistoric cultures and the stories and ideas they wished to communicate to others through art. The lesson plan presented on this website aims to show young students the significance of...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Human Population
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How quickly is the human population growing? If we look at worldwide human population growth from 10,000 BCE through to today, our growth looks like exponential...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Fetus Growth and Development
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers major events in the growth and development of the fetus.
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Teenage Growth and Development: 15 17
As a teen approaches adulthood, a sense of autonomy has replaced some of the feelings of insecurity associated with physical development. This article looks at some of these new developments and provides parents with tips on how to...
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Teenage Growth and Development: 11 14
During the ages of 11 to 14, children begin a sequence of changes that produces significant emotional and physical changes. This article outlines some of those changes and how parents can support these developments.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: What Is Urban Growth?
How were cities formed? This article explains the formation of cities starting from the neolithic revolution to current times. It addresses such topics as urbanization, suburban sprawl, and urban growth models.
Brown University
Brown University: Diversity Kit: Resource for Social Change in Education [Pdf]
Downloadable PDF publication that provides a review of current research on human development, cultural identity and diversity, and language and literacy development. Nicely balances research and theoretical background with helpful...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Climate Time Line Information Tool
A tool that summarizes climate history for time spans from 1 year to 100,000 years ago and beyond. It explores the relation between human development, weather, and climate. Students learn how past climate is measured, provides basic...
US Geological Survey
Usgs: Effects of Human Activities
This site reviews the effects of agricultural development, urban and industrial development, drainage of the land surface, modifications to river valleys, and modifications to the atmosphere have on ground water and surface water.
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Temple University Med School: Ventricular System Development (Early)
Upper-level explanation of early human ventricular system development. Provides interactive labeled diagrams and description of weeks 4, 5, and 6 in embryo development.
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Temple Univeristy Med School: Ventricular System Development (Late)
Upper-level explanation of late human ventricular system development. Provides interactive labeled diagrams and descriptions at early, 4 months, and newborn stages.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Reflecting on Human Reflexes
Students learn about human reflexes, how our bodies react to stimuli and how some body reactions and movements are controlled automatically, without thinking consciously about the movement or responses. In the associated activity,...
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