1. Respond to the question of your , using both your textbook and your personal opinions to support your answers. Responses must be submitted typed and double-spaced, using Times New Roman 12-point font.:

Poor nutrition and lack of exercise are threats to a child's healthy development. What can be done about preventing effects from poor nutrition and lack of exercise? Why do you think some children suffer from these things? Do you believe enough is being done to prevent this? Explain

2. Respond to the question of your , using both your textbook and your personal opinions to support your answers. Responses must be submitted typed and double-spaced, using Times New Roman 12-point font.

List and describe three different changes that take place in an infants' hearing. What if an infant was born deaf? What kinds of services might be offered to support the baby and the family? How would you feel if your baby were deaf? Do you think it would be better to be born deaf, or to go deaf shortly after birth? Would it be better to go deaf in adulthood? Explain your thoughts.

3. As we learned, infatuation can have some powerful effects. Based on what you learned about infatuation, is infatuation something you view positively or negatively? (some people like the feelings and experiences associated with infatuation, others do not). As always, be sure to fully explain your perspective and substantiate your points through use of information found in the course materials.

4. Respond to the question of your , using both your textbook and your personal opinions to support your answers. Responses must be submitted typed and double-spaced, using Times New Roman 12-point font :

Describe three different things a person would see in a second-grade classroom designed using Jean Piaget's approach to learning. If you were an elementary school teacher, how would you incorporate Piaget into your classroom? Use examples.