They will become familiar with the anatomy and physiology the male and female reproductive systems. They will know how the birth process works. They will appreciate the tremendous amount of time, energy, money, and emotional commitment a baby needs and will demand. They will know how a baby learns and develops physically his first year. Issues and current concerns in the field of child development are analyzed in class.
Students review current educational children s TV programs, take a commercial parenting course.
Students will also research on the Internet children s games and activities, parenting, and child abuse and neglect. Cost will depend on complexity of project chosen. Students will learn how to use new technology by using computerized sewing machines. They will be able to customize and personalize garments with embroidery designs. Simple clothing such as shirts, skirts, and shorts, a quilted project, usually a pillow, and other small craft projects such as stuffed animals, picture frames, etc.