Adult Independent Study - Work Assignment Sheet
Parenting

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ASSIGNMENT / GRADE
1AReview Parenting Terms on p. 25 in Parenting: Rewards and Responsibilities (PRR). Use the glossary on pp. 628- 639 and the Parenting Terms Worksheet to define the new terms for this chapter.
1BRead pp. 25-41 in PRR.
1CAs you read, complete Study Guide, Chapter 1, pp. 7-8 in Student Activity Manual.
1DUse the answer key to self-correct Study Guide, Chapter 1.
1EComplete Chapter Test 1, Parenting and Families (Teacher Resource Guide).For students not scoring 80% or higher on Chapter Test 1, complete Check Your Facts and Think Critically, p 42 in PPR
1FComplete Activities “Preparing for Parenthood” and “Parenting Interview” on pp. 9-10 in Student Activity Manual.ORUse Internet or print resources to identify at least four public or private policies- at the national, state, or local level- related to children and families. Choose one such policy to investigate further. How does it influence parenting?
2AReview Parenting Terms on p. 45 in PRR. Use the glossary and the Parenting Terms Worksheet to define the new terms for this chapter.
2BRead pp. 45-59 in PRR.
2CAs you read, complete Study Guide, Chapter 2, pp. 11-12 in Student Activity Manual
2DUse the answer key to self-correct Study Guide, Chapter 2.
2EComplete Chapter Test 2, Responsible Parenting.For students not scoring 80% or higher on Chapter Test 2, complete Check Your Facts and Think Critically, p. 60 in PRR.
2FComplete Activities “Identify the Needs” and “Help for Preventing Abuse and Neglect” on pp 13-14 in Student Activity Manual.OR Go to a web site such as the Child Welfare Information Gateway http://www.childwelfare.gov/index.cfm. Find statistics on abuse and neglect to use in a graph, such as:
  • A bar graph showing deaths by age group.
  • A pie graph showing percentages of children affected by abuse and neglect.

ASSIGNMENT / GRADE
3AReview Parenting Terms on p. 63 in PRR. Use the glossary and Parenting Term Worksheet to define the new terms for this chapter.
3BRead pp. 63-77 in PRR.
3CComplete Study Guide, Chapter 3, pp. 15-16 in Student Activity Manual.
3DUse the answer key to self-correct Study Guide, Chapter 3.
3EComplete Chapter Test 3, Personal Readiness.
3FComplete Activity “Ready or Not?” on p. 17-18 in Student Activity Manual.ORCreate a questionnaire that can be used to assess emotional maturity. Include points in the chapter and other questions that you think help determine maturity. Answer the questions privately to analyze your own maturity level. How do the results relate to parenting readiness?
4AReview Parenting Terms on p. 81-99 in PRR. Use the glossary and the Parenting Terms Worksheet to define the new terms for this chapter.
4BRead pp. 81-99 in PRR.
4CComplete Study Guide, Chapter 4, pp. 19-20 in Student Activity Manual.
4DUse the answer key to self-correct Study Guide, Chapter 4.
4EComplete Chapter Test 4, Understanding Child Development. For students not scoring 80% or higher on Chapter Test 4, complete Check Your Facts and Think Critically, #2 p. 100 in PRR.
4FComplete Activities “Stages of Development” and “Heredity and Environment” on pp. 21-22 in Student Activity Manual.OR Visit a child-care center and observe one preschooler for at least 15 minutes. Take notes on the developmental skills you observe. What do you conclude about the child’s age and development?
ASSIGNMENT / GRADE
5AReview Parenting Terms on p. 103 in PRR. Use the glossary and the Parenting Terms Worksheet to define the new terms for this chapter.
5BRead pp. 103-121 in PRR.
5CAs you read, complete Study Guide, Chapter 5, pp. 23-24.
5DUse the answer key to self-correct Study Guide, Chapter 5.
5EComplete Chapter Test 5, Effective Parenting Skills.
For students not scoring 80% or higher on Chapter Test 5, complete Check Your Facts and Think Critically on p. 122 in PRR.
5FComplete Activities “The Right Stuff”, “Analyzing Parenting Styles”, “Making a Decision” and “Resolving Conflicts” on pp. 25-28in Student Activity Manual.
6AReview Parenting Terms on p. 125 in PRR. Use the glossary and Parenting Terms Worksheet to define the new terms for this chapter.
6BRead pp. 125-139 in PRR.
6CComplete Study Guide, Chapter 6, pp. 29-30 in Student Activity Manual.
6DUse the answer key to self-correct Study Guide, Chapter 6.
6EComplete Chapter 6 Test, Teens and Parenting.For students not scoring 80% or higher on Chapter Test 6, complete Check Your Facts and Think Critically, p. 140 in PRR.
6FComplete Activity “Tackling Tough Challenges”, pp. 31-32 in Student Activity Manual.
ASSIGNMENT / GRADE
7AReview parenting Terms on p. 145 in PRR. Use the glossary and the Parenting Terms Worksheet to define the new terms for this chapter.
7B Read pp. 145-162 in PRR.
7CComplete Study Guide, Chapter 7, pp. 33-34 in Student Activity Manual.
7DUse the answer key to self-correct Study Guide, Chapter 7.
7EComplete Chapter 7 Test, Planning a Family. For students not scoring 80% or higher on Chapter Test 7, complete Check Your Facts andORThink Critically, p. 164 in PRR.Complete Activities “Advice from an Expert” and “Adoption” on pp. 35-36. \Use print or online references to learn more about one of the following:
  • fertility treatments
  • a genetic disorder not covered in the text.Write a one-page report.

7FComplete Activities “Advice from an Expert” and “Adoption” on pp. 35-36.OR\Use print or online references to learn more about one of the following:
  • fertility treatments
  • a genetic disorder not covered in the text.
    Write a one-page report.

8AReview Parenting Terms on p. 167 in PRR. Use the glossary and Parenting Terms Worksheet to define the new terms for this chapter.
8BRead pp. 167-179 in PRR.
8CAs you read, complete Study Guide, Chapter 8, pp. 37-38.
8DUse the answer key to self-correct Study Guide, Chapter 8.
8EComplete Chapter Test 8, Prenatal Development.For students not scoring 80% or higher on Chapter Test 8, complete Check Your Facts and Think Critically, p. 180 in PRR.
8FComplete Activity “Letters to a Friend” on pp. 39-40 in Student Activity Manual.
8GCreate a poster that illustrates prenatal development throughout pregnancy. Usedrawings of your own or locate pictures to use as illustrations. Cover the stages of the zygote (two weeks), embryo (six weeks), and fetus (seven months). Include captions that summarize growth and changes that take place along the way.
ORChoose a birth defect to research. Some possibilities are cystic fibrosis, spina bifida, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and cleft palate. Describe the defect, & possible ways to prevent and treat. Include resources for families who must deal with the birth defect. Whatnational organizations provide information and support? How can they be contacted? What kind of information dothey provide?
ASSIGNMENT / GRADE
9AReview Parenting Terms on p. 183 in PRR. Use the glossary and the Parenting Terms Worksheet to define the new terms for this chapter.
9BRead pp. 183-203
9CComplete Study Guide, Chapter 9, pp. 41-42 in Student Activity Manual.
9DUse the answer key to self-correct Study Guide, Chapter 9.
9EComplete Chapter Test 9, Healthy Pregnancy.For students not scoring 80% or higher on Chapter Test 9, complete Check Your Facts and Think Critically, p. 204 in PRR.
9FComplete “Plan the Meals”, “Parental Care Pays Off” and “Mom and Dad” on pp.43-46 in Student Activity Manual.Students may want to visit MyPyramid.gov for helpful information with completing “Plan the Meals”. OR
Plan one week of meals for a pregnant woman, including recipes for dishes. Exchange meal plans with a partner, and analyze how well the plan fulfills a pregnant woman’s nutrient needs OR On the Internet, find a due date calculator. If a woman’s last menstrual period began on February 20, what is her due date? How is the calculation computed?
10AReview Parenting Terms on p. 207 in PRR. Use the glossary and the Parenting Terms Worksheet to define the new terms for this chapter.
10BRead pp. 207-222 in PRR.
10CAs your read, complete Study Guide, Chapter 10, pp. 47-48 in Student Activity Manual.
10DUse the answer key to self-correct Study Guide, Chapter 10.
10EComplete Chapter Test 10, Preparing for Baby’s Arrival.
10FComplete “What Will You Say?” pp. 51-52 in Student Activity Manual.
10GCheck the web site of the Consumer Product Safety Commissionhttp://www.cpsc.govto find consumer safety recalls. Explore the list of recall items to find reasons why products for infants are recalled. Write a report about three products and the reasons why they were recalled.
ASSIGNMENT / GRADE
11AReview Parenting Terms on p. 227 in PRR. Use the glossary and the Parenting Terms Worksheet to define the new terms for this chapter.
11BRead pp. 227-241 in PRR.
11CComplete Study Guide, Chapter 11, pp. 53-54 in Student Activity Manual.
11DUse the answer key to self-correct Study Guide, Chapter 11.
11EComplete Chapter 11 Test, The Birth Process.For students not scoring 80% or higher on Chapter Test 11, complete Check Your Facts and Think Critically, p. 242 in PRR.
11FComplete Activities “Thoughts and Feelings and “Decisions, Decisions” on pp. 55- 56 in Student Activity Manual.ORIn the United States, birth tends to be a relatively private event, although this is not always the case. Learn about common birth customs in various cultures. Report what you discover.
12AReview Parenting Terms on p. 245 in PRR. Use the glossary and Parenting Terms Worksheet to define the new terms for this chapter.
12BRead pp. 245-256 in PRR.
12CComplete Study Guide, Chapter 12 pp. 57-58 in Student Activity Manual.
12DUse the answer key to self –correct Study Guide, Chapter 12
12EComplete Chapter Test 12, Adapting to Parenthood.For students not scoring 80% or higher on Chapter Test 12, complete Check Your Facts and Think Critically, p. 258 in PRR.
12FComplete Activity “What Would You do?” on pp. 61-62 in Student Activity Manual.ORRead about “I” messages on pp. 446-447 in PRR. Then complete Apply Your Learning, #1 Communication Skills on p. 259 in PRR.
ASSIGNMENT / GRADE
13AReview Parenting Terms on. p. 263 in PRR. Use the glossary and the Parenting Terms Worksheet to define the new terms for this Chapter.
13BRead pp. 263-276 in PRR.
13CAs you read, complete Study Guide, Chapter 13, pp. 63-64 in Student Activity Manual.
13DUse the answer key to self-correct the Study Guide Chapter 13.
13EComplete Chapter Test 13, Understanding Infants. For students not scoring 80% or higher on Chapter Test 13, complete Check Your Facts and Think Critically, p. 278 in PRR.
13FComplete Activities “How Well Do You Understand Infants?” and “First Things First” on pp. 65-66 in Student Activity Manual.ORFind an opportunity to observe an infant. Document signs of the baby’s development in these areas: physical, intellectual, emotional, and social. Summarize your observations in a chart, including the baby’s age.
14AReview Parenting Terms on. p. 281 in PRR. Use the glossary and the Parenting Terms Worksheet to define the new terms for this Chapter.
14BRead pp. 281-300 in PRR.
14CAs you read, complete Study Guide, Chapter 14, pp. 67-68 in Student Activity Manual.
14DUse the answer key to self-correct the Study Guide Chapter 14.
14EComplete Chapter Test 14, Caring for Infants. For students not scoring 80% or higher on Chapter Test 14, complete Check Your Facts and Think Critically, p. 302 in PRR.
14FComplete Activities “A Day in the Life of a Baby” and “Off to the Grocery Store” on pp. 69-72 in Student Activity Manual.ORResearch the cost of disposable diapers for the year of infancy. Using inexpensive diapers, calculate for each of these averages: 6, 8 and 10 changes per day. Chart and compare results. How might diaper quality impact actual use?
ASSIGNMENT / GRADE
Note: Student may substitute Video Activity 1 for Assignment 15.
15AReview Parenting Terms on. p. 305 in PRR. Use the glossary and the Parenting Terms Worksheet to define the new terms for this Chapter.
15BRead pp. 305-324 in PRR.
15CComplete Study Guide, Chapter 15, pp. 73-75 in Student Activity Manual.
15DUse the answer key to self-correct the Study Guide Chapter 15.
15EComplete Chapter Test 15, Meeting Children’s Physical Needs.For students not scoring 80% or higher on Chapter Test 15, complete Check Your Facts and Think Critically, p. 326 in PRR.
15FComplete Activities “Family Fun” and “What Should a Three-Year-Old Eat?” on pp. 76-78 in Student Activity Manual.ORPlan a week of meals and snacks for a preschooler. Keep safety in mind. Exchange menus with another student and evaluate them on nutrition and appeal.
Note: Student may substitute Video Activity 2 for Assignment 16.
16AReview Parenting Terms on. p. 329 in PRR. Use the glossary and the Parenting Terms Worksheet to define the new terms for this Chapter.
16BRead pp.329-350 in PRR.
16C.Complete Study Guide, Chapter 16, pp. 79-81 in Student Activity Manual.
16DUse the answer key to self-correct the Study Guide Chapter 16.
16EComplete Chapter Test 16, Health and Safety. For students not scoring 80% or higher on Chapter Test 16, complete Check Your Facts and Think Critically, p. 352 in PRR.
16FComplete Activities “First Aid” on pp. 83-84 in Student Activity Manual.ORSuppose you are a pediatrician. Some parents tell you they’ve heard that immunizations can cause autism in children. Research immunizations and write a handout for parents, explaining how facts support the need for immunizations.
ASSIGNMENT / GRADE
Note: Student may substitute Video Activity 3 for Assignment 17.
17AReview Parenting Terms on. p. 357 in PRR. Use the glossary and the Parenting Terms Worksheet to define the new terms for this Chapter.
17BRead pp. 357-374 in PRR.
17CAs you read, complete Study Guide, Chapter 17, pp. 85-86 in Student Activity Manual.
17DUse the answer key to self-correct the Study Guide Chapter 17.
17EComplete Chapter Test 17, Helping Children Learn. For students not scoring 80% or higher on Chapter Test 17, complete Check Your Facts and Think Critically, p. 376 in PRR.
17FComplete Activities “TV or Not TV?” and “The Arts in a Child’s Life” on pp. 89-90 in Student Activity Manual OR At the public library, find two books for young children that are good for each of the following a) teaching concepts; b) appealing to humor; c) bedtime reading; d) educational information. Why is each book effective?
18AReview Parenting Terms on. p. 379 in PRR. Use the glossary and the Parenting Terms Worksheet to define the new terms for this Chapter.
18BRead pp.379-396 in PRR.
18CAs you read, complete Study Guide, Chapter 18, pp. 91-94 in Student Activity Manual.
18DUse the answer key to self-correct the Study Guide Chapter 18.
18EComplete Chapter Test 18, Meeting Children’s Emotional Needs. For students not scoring 80% or higher on Chapter Test 18, complete Check Your Facts and Think Critically, p. 398 in PRR.
18FComplete Activities “Feelings” and “Reducing the Nos” on pp. 95-96 in Student Activity Manual. OR
Working with a partner, create a cartoon strip that shows parents mishandling an emotional situation with a child. Then show an effective way.
ASSIGNMENT / GRADE
19AReview Parenting Terms on. p. 401 in PRR. Use the glossary and the Parenting Terms Worksheet to define the new terms for this Chapter.
19BRead pp. 401-418 in PRR.
19CAs you read, complete Study Guide, Chapter 19, pp. 97-98 in Studnt Activity Manual.
19DUse the answer key to self-correct the Study Guide Chapter 19.
19EComplete Chapter Test 19, Helping Children Relate to Others. For students not scoring 80% or higher on Chapter Test 19, complete Check Your Facts and Think Critically, p. 420 in PRR.
19FComplete Activities “Interacting All Day Long” and “Parents and Teasing” on pp. 99-100 in Student Activity Manual.OR Complete Apply Your Learning, Parenting Skills #3 on p. 421 in PRR.
20AReview Parenting Terms on. p. 423 in PRR. Use the glossary and the Parenting Terms Worksheet to define the new terms for this Chapter.
20BRead pp.423-436 in PRR.
20CAs you read, complete Study Guide, Chapter 20, pp. 101-102 in Student Activity Manual.
20DUse the answer key to self-correct the Study Guide Chapter 20.
20EComplete Chapter Test 20, Meeting Children’s Emotional Needs.For students not scoring 80% or higher on Chapter Test 20, complete Check Your Facts and Think Critically, p. 438 in PRR.
20FComplete Activities “Let’s Play!” on pp. 103-104 in Student Activity Manual.
ORLook through newspapers, magazines, and catalogs for toy ads. Select appropriate toys for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Create a poster in which you arrange photographs by age of child and write a short description for each explaining why they are good choices
ASSIGNMENT / GRADE
21AReview Parenting Terms on. p. 443 in PRR. Use the glossary and the Parenting Terms Worksheet to define the new terms for this Chapter.
21BRead pp. 443-456 in PRR.
21CAs you read, complete Study Guide, Chapter 21, pp. 105-106 in Student Activity Manual.
21DUse the answer key to self-correct the Study Guide Chapter 21.
21EComplete Chapter Test 21, Communicating with Children. For students not scoring 80% or higher on Chapter Test 21, complete Check Your Facts and Think Critically, p. 458 in PRR.
21FComplete Activities “Choosing Your Words” and “Making Communication Age-Appropriate” on pp. 107-108 in Student Activity Manual. OR Complete Cross-Curricular Connections 1 and 2 on p. 459 in PRR.
22AReview Parenting Terms on. p. 461 in PRR. Use the glossary and the Parenting Terms Worksheet to define the new terms for this Chapter.
22BRead pp.461-474 in PRR.
22CAs you read, complete Study Guide, Chapter 22, pp. 109-110 in Student Activity Manual.
22DUse the answer key to self-correct the Study Guide Chapter 22.
22EComplete Chapter Test 22, Building Children’s Character. For students not scoring 80% or higher on Chapter Test 22, complete Check Your Facts and Think Critically, p. 476 in PRR.
22FComplete Activities “Matching Theories to Practice” on pp. 111-112 in Student Activity Manual.
ORAnalyze a television comedy or drama for its suitability for an eight-year old. Consider subject matter, language, characterization, and dress. Present your analysis in the form of a written report.
ASSIGNMENT / GRADE
23AReview Parenting Terms on. p. 479 in PRR. Use the glossary and the Parenting Terms Worksheet to define the new terms for this Chapter.
23BRead pp. 479-492 in PRR.
23CAs you read, complete Study Guide, Chapter 23, pp. 113-114 in Student Activity Manual.
23DUse the answer key to self-correct the Study Guide Chapter 23.
23EComplete Chapter Test 23, Promoting Positive Behavior. For students not scoring 80% or higher on Chapter Test 23, complete Check Your Facts and Think Critically, p. 494 in PRR.
23FComplete Activities “Planning Positive Guidance” and “Evaluating Limits” on pp. 115-116 in Student Activity Manual.ORTalk with someone from another country about the behavior expected of children in that culture. Compare responses with behavior expectations in the United States. Do you think Americans expect too much or too little of children? Why?
Note: Student may substitute Video Activity 4 for Assignment 24.
24AReview Parenting Terms on. p. 497 in PRR. Use the glossary and the Parenting Term Worksheet to define the new terms for this Chapter.
24BRead pp.497-512 in PRR.
24CAs you read, complete Study Guide, Chapter 24, pp. 117-118 in Student Activity Manual.
24DUse the answer key to self-correct the Study Guide Chapter 24.
24E Complete Chapter Test 24, Handling Negative Behavior. For students not scoring 80% or higher on Chapter Test 24, complete Check Your Facts and Think Critically, p. 514 in PRR.