1. Factors That Affect Physical Development
WebQuest
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WebQuest: Factors that affect Physical Development
Description: Students that complete this WebQuest will learn different factors that
affect physical development in children. They will realize that good diets, exercise
habits, and good amounts of sleep can affect how they grow.
Grade Level: K-2
Curriculum: Health/Science
Keywords: physical development, development, growth, factors
Introduction
This WebQuest will help students understand certain factors that affect physical
development in children.
Task
You are to make a pamphlet that talks about the factors that affect physical
development.
1. Individually research your topics
2. As a group discuss what would be the most important thing that people need
to know about each section
3. Make a list of the things discussed as a group in #2
4. Make a pamphlet discussing different factors that affect physical
development. Make sure to use color and pictures.
Process
Before you get into your groups, use these websites to research different factors that
affect physical development.
Diet
Sleep
Exercise
Genetics
Read these articles first about the stages of development and some factors that
affect physical development
http://childdevelopmentinfo.com/ages-stages

2. http://motherhood.modernmom.com/factors-affect-health-physical-development-
children-4606.html
Diet
http://imperialdragonpublishing.com/blog/how-does-diet-affect-my-childs-
behavior/
Sleep
http://www.babycenter.com/0_the-connection-between-sleep-and-
growth_3658990.bc
Exercise
http://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-
stages/gradeschool/puberty/pages/Physical-Development-of-School-Age-
Children.aspx?nfstatus=401&nftoken=00000000-0000-0000-0000-
000000000000&nfstatusdescription=ERROR%3a+No+local+token
Genetics
http://www.livestrong.com/article/226088-what-factors-affect-physical-
development/
Evaluation
Children will be turning in the list of the things their group discusses. They will also
be graded on their pamphlet. If they have color, pictures, and information, they will
receive full credit. If they have either color or pictures and information, they will
receive most of their credit. If they have no pictures or color, but information, they
will receive some credit.
Conclusion
In this WebQuest, students should learn different factors that affect physical
development. They recognize that a good diet, exercise, and a good amount of sleep
are important for their growth and development.