Introduction:

The discussion forum topic is an assignment to be submitted for a grade.  This is the third of ten discussion forum topics to be submitted during the semester.  This is a two part assignment.  Part 1 is to submit a response worth up to 4 points, and Part 2 is to reply to at least two of your classmates’ responses worth up to 1 point, for a total of up to 5 points for the assignment.  Read the directions carefully and read the grading rubric, then compose your response and submit your response by clicking Reply.     

Directions: 

Part 1:

You have learned about the three stages of prenatal development in chapter 3.  Now it is time to discuss the material.  Which prenatal stage of development seems the most interesting to you, and why?  Describe one aspect of physical development during the stage in which you chose.  What question do you have about the stage of prenatal development in which you chose?  

Tasks: 

1. Identify which prenatal stage of development seems the most interesting to you.  

2. Explain why that stage of prenatal development seems the most interesting to you.  

3. Describe one aspect of physical development during the stage in which you chose.  

4. Ask one question about the stage of prenatal development in which you chose  

5. Reply to two classmate’s responses.  

Sample of Good Work: 

For example, if you thought the germinal stage was the most interesting stage of prenatal development, then you could say that the reason that stage is the most interesting is because you plan to be a biology major and the concept of cell division is fascinating to you.  You could then describe how the single-celled organism divides and continues to divide until it becomes a mass of cells.  One question you might pose could be what happens to the zygote if the mother does not receive prenatal care?     

The purpose of the discussion forum topic is to apply the course material to the real world and to your own life by giving examples that are meaningful to you.  This is due by Sunday night at 11:59 p.m.  Please see the Grading Rubric for Discussion Forum Topic.

This discussion forum topic ties into Student Learning Outcome (SLO) 1:

Student Learning Outcomes 1.  Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the theoretical constructs among the 4 main areas of human development (Physical, Cognitive, Social, and Emotional) throughout the lifespan.

This discussion forum topic ties into Course Objective 3: 

Course Objective 3.  Discuss key features of physical development across the lifespan, such as prenatal factors, heritability, puberty, hormonal changes, physical health, and biological aspects of mental health.

This discussion forum topic ties into Learning Objective 1 and 2 for Week 3: 

Learning Objective 1.  Identify the stages of prenatal development.

Learning Objective 2.  Discuss key features of physical development during prenatal development.

Part 2:  

After submitting a response to the discussion forum topic, view your classmates’ responses and reply to at least two classmates’ response by asking a question, answering a question, offering a suggestion, giving praise, agreeing, politely disagreeing, providing encouragement, sharing a story, or offering a comment.  This is due by Sunday night at 11:59 p.m.  Please see the Grading Rubric for the Discussion Forum Topic.