This document outlines the requirements for a childhood development project where students will be randomly assigned to teams and given an age group to research. Each team must complete a research presentation using PowerPoint, a children's book, and answer reflection questions. The project will be scored based on criteria such as thoroughness of research, quality of presentation, work ethic, and more. Students will have class time to work on the project and may need to work outside of class to complete it on time.

1. Name: __________________________ Due Date: _____________
Family & Consumer Science/Home & Careers Early Childhood Project
Childhood Development Project
Overview: Humans encounter different developments of growth throughout the span of
their life. Some of the most important developments occur within the first six years of
life. You will work in a team, researching a specific age-development group, and presenting
your findings to the class.
Here’s what you should know:
- Teams will be randomly selected
- You will work together to complete the assigned criteria for the research
- You will have enough time in class to complete this project. If you need more time
to complete the project, you will need to work on this project outside of class to
complete it on time.
- You will present your research to the class.
Scoring Criteria:
1. Research: You and your group worked well together to complete the research in its
entirety. You even cited your sources to avoid plagiarism.
Student Score _____/15 Teacher Score _____/15
2. Powerpoint: You made a powerpoint to accompany your research when you
presented to the class. You followed the criteria for it (explained on the next
page).
Student Score _____/10 Teacher Score ____/10
3. Presentation: Each member of your group took a turn explaining a portion of the
research.
Student Score ____/10 Teacher Score ____/10
4. Book: Create a book appropriate for age-group. See additional criteria on next
page.
Student Score _____/15 Teacher Score _____/15
5. Reflection Questions: You completed the reflection page at the end of your
research.
Student Score ____/5 Teacher Score ____/5
6. Note Page: You filled in the note page while others presented.
Student Score ____/5 Teacher Score _____/5

2. 7. Work Ethic: You worked well throughout the entire project. You were able to
handle disagreements with team members in an appropriate manner. You helped
others when they needed it. You were a good audience member while other teams
presented. You did an even share of the work for this project.
Student Score _____/10 Teacher Score _____/10
Student Score ____ + Teacher Score ____ /2 = ______ / 70
Early Childhood Research:
Use the links provided in my Google Classroom to help you find accurate information for
your area of development. If you're unsure about a source that you found, please call Mrs.
Schaffer over BEFORE you use the source.
Answer the following questions:
1. My team members are: _____________________________________________
2. The age-development group we were assigned: ___________________________
3. Typically, a child in this age group is between the ages: _____________________
Powerpoint Presentation
The following is expected to be included in your Powerpoint:
___ Title Slide
___ 5 Facts about Physical Development for this age group
___ 5 Facts about Intellectual Development for this age group
___ 5 Facts about Emotional Development for this age group
___ 5 Facts about Social Development for this age group
___ 5 Facts about keeping a child safe for this age group
___5 Toys that are appropriate for a child in this age group (no more than 1 electronic
device listed)
___ 5 Activities that are appropriate for a child in this age group (no more than 1
electronic device listed)
___ 5 Books that are appropriate for a child in this age group
___ 5 snacks that are appropriate, and healthy for a child in this age group
___ 3 Important Facts about feeding a child/keeping them safe while eating in this age
group
___ 3 Characteristics that make you a responsible caregiver for a child in this age group
___ Resource/ Works Cited Page
___ Shared with Mrs. Schaffer (schaffert@chatham.k12.ny.us )

3. Decide who will present each portion of the presentation and give yourself enough time to
rehearse.
Children’s Book
This can be done as a separate powerpoint slide presentation or you can make it by-hand.
___ Title page (including authors)
___ Dedication page
___ 5 pages of the “story”
___ Book summary or About the Authors page (2 sentences worth)
___ Shared with Mrs. Schaffer, if done with Google Slides
(schaffert@chatham.k12.ny.us)
Reflection Questions:
Answer the following questions in complete sentences.
1. What was your first impression of your team and the age-development group you
were assigned to?
2. What do you think you accomplished really well? The team?
3. What do you think you could’ve improved on? The team?
4. What surprised you the most about this age-group that you researched?

4. 5. Did your expectations changed about how your team would do as you completed the
project?
6. Would you do this project again? Would you wanted anything done differently?