Human Development and Parenting
Resources to Promote Math Skills in the FACS Classroom

SD COMPREHENSIVE STANDARD 2.0 Analyze factors that promote growth and development

The math activities developed for this area will help students achieve one or more of the following South Dakota family and consumer content standards

2.1 Analyze principles of human growth and development across the life span
2.2 Examine personal and social forces that impact growth and development across the life span
2.3 Evaluate strategies that promote healthy development across the life span

COMPREHENSIVE STANDARD 5.0 Evaluate the impact of parenting roles and responsibilities on strengthening the well being of families and individuals

The math activities developed for this area will help students achieve one or more of the following family and consumer content standards

5.1 Analyze the roles and responsibilities of parenting
5.2 Analyze societal conditions that impact parenting
5.3 Evaluate parenting practices that maximize human growth and development
5.4 Evaluate external support systems that provide services for parents
5.5 Analyze physical and emotional factors related to beginning the parenting process

Problems
Cost of Toys and Developmental Area Impacted (Worksheet (Word))

Diaper/Formula Comparison (Worksheet (Word))

 
Scenarios
Babysitter Pay
Cost of Delivery (Rubric)
Substitute Care Costs (Worksheet (Word), Key)
 
Projects
STD Probability (Worksheet (Word))
 
 
 
Project funded through South Dakota Perkins Reserve Fund Grant
Office of Career and Technical Education
Pierre, South Dakota

2004-2005