Name______Date: Fall 2013

Egg Baby Project Guidelines

Directions: Congratulations Mom & Dad! On this day you became the proud parents of a baby (Boy or Girl). You will work on it in class/homework; whatever you do not complete in class is to be finished for homework. There will be a deduction of points (-10) if not turned in on time. The project will be completed by Friday, November 23 (by the ringing of the tardy bell).

Monday: Baby Name-50 pts.

The meaning and origin of the baby’s name plus a description of how you decided on the name must be written in a creative way. This is to be included in the birth story.

Monday: Birth Certificate - 50 pts.

Create a birth certificate on the computer. The birth certificate should have the following information (baby name, date of birth, weight, time of birth, parent’s name, and hospital name).

Monday Homework: Method of Delivery (Student will select) - 50 pts.

Give an explanation of the method of delivery that you chose (Natural, C-Section, Induced, and Water). Your explanation need to be written in your own words using appropriate language and details.

Tuesday: Twins & Triplets - 30 pts.

Add a picture of each identical twins, fraternal twin and triplets. Next to each picture describe the difference betweentriplets, fraternal twins, and identical twins. To be written in your own words using appropriate language and details.

Tuesday/Homework: Baby Registry – 100 pts.

(Research online: Target, Wal-mart and/or BabiesRUs)

Each student will record and total a sum for the prices of each item on the Baby Registry.

Wednesday: Location to have baby (Student will select) – 20 pts.

Give a definition of the following words OBGYN, Nurse Midwife, NICU.

Select the Hospital or BirthCenter you will have your baby. Give the name, address, phone number of the place you selected.

Wednesday: Feeding (Student will select) -40 pts.

Select 3 different pictures of bottles you can use for bottle feeding your baby.

Select 1 picture of a mom breast feeding (do not show her private parts, be respectful/ picture must be teacher approved).

Wednesday: Day Care Interview – 100pts.

See instruction page.

Wednesday Homework: Family Tree - 100 pts.

See instruction page.

Name: ______

The project guidelines must be turned in on the due date. There will be a deduction of points (-10) if not turned in on time. Some parts of the project will be done for homework and returned the next class day.

The project will be completed by Friday, November 23 (by the ringing of the tardy bell)

Item / Point Value / Points Earned

Baby Names

/ 50

Birth Certificate

/ 50

Method of Delivery

/ 50

Twins & Triplets

/ 30

Baby Registry

/ 100

Location to have Baby

/ 20

Feeding

/ 40

Day Care Interview

/ 100
Family Tree / 100

COMMENTS
Name ______Date ______

Egg Baby Project-Day Care Interview

Directions: You are to look up the information below on the website for a day care in the (Kingwood/Houston) area. If you can’t find information on the website then you must call the center.

Name of Daycare ______

Address of Daycare ______

City ______State ______

Phone ______

Date called ______

Name of the person interviewed/talked to ______

Student may use the following script(when calling):

“Hello my name is ______. I am a student in a child development class at KPHS/AHS. I am completing a project for the class and needed to gather information about daycare. Do you have time to help me now? Great, thanks.”

  1. How old does the child have to be to start daycare? ______
  2. How early does the center open? ______
  3. What time does the center close? ______
  4. How many days a week is it open? ______
  5. What holiday is the center closed? ______
  6. What illnesses/fever would prevent my child from attending? ______

______

  1. What are the costs for one infant full-time (all day for five days a week) to attend the center? ______
  2. What is the cost if you have twins? $______and triplets? $______

Most Important

Remember you are representing me and this school when you make this call so be sure to ask the person there name for your records, be polite, speak clearly and tell the person thank you!!!

Name: ______

Egg Project-Baby Registry

Directions: Use the internet to locate the prices of these items. You can use the following websites Wal-mart, Target, Babies R Us.

Check Off / Equipment & Items / Cost / Store Name
Diaper rash ointment / $
12 pack cloth diapers / $
Reusable ultra diapers for infants / $
6 Onesies / $
Changing table w/ drawers / $
Set of 2 cotton terry change pad covers / $
Terry cloth bibs 10 pk / $
Odor-less diaper pail / $
Nursery bedding set in a bag / $
Convertible car seat / $
Baby swing / $
High chair / $
One dozen bottles / $
1 case of infant formula / $
Baby bed / $
Baby bed mattress / $
Cuddle U Infant Support Cushion / $
3 in 1 Convertible Bassinet / $
4-drawer dresser / $
Portable bath tub with thermometer / $
Plastic baby safety gate / $
Braun Thermo Scan Ear thermometer / $
Pack n Play (portable bassinet) / $
Baby monitor set / $
Baby stroller / $
Diaper pail / $
Fisher Price Snugabunny Bouncer / $
4 Baby hooded bath towels and washclothes / $

Total Spent: $______

Family Tree

Directions: You will create a family tree for your egg/child. The family tree must consist of:

Parents of your mother

Your mother’s name

Parents of your father

Your father’s name

Your Siblings name(s)

You will cut a paper plate in half with scissors (make sure it has ridges and look like an umbrella), decorate the plate, cut out the stem of the umbrella and color/decorate it, cut out the picture of the rain drops and put the names of your family member and the relation to you. Make sure you connect the lines. The complete project will be glued on poster board that will be displayed in the class.

See the example that will be placed on the board.

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