Unit 1

The Human
By: Teacher Catheline
 A: Growth
and
Development
 Before Birth

Reproduction of human beings

begins with fertilization.
 Pregnancy Stage
It takes 40 weeks for a fertilized
egg to develop into a baby.
 After Birth

The growth of human can

be divided into five stages:
1. Infancy
2. Childhood
3. Adolescence
4. Adulthood
5. Old age
Human Growth Curve
 Infancy (0 to 2 years old)
-The infant depends on his
mother for everything.
- The baby is fed with mothers’
milk.
- A rapid growth takes place.
 Childhood (3 to 11 years old)
-The child starts to explore the
world.
- He starts to do things on his
own and understand his role and
responsibility.
- The growth is slower.
Adolescence (12 to 18 years old)
-The period when the child
develops into an adult.
- It is also known as puberty, the
reproductive organs of a child
mature.
 Physical changes in boys:
- Testes starts to produce sperms
- Hair will start to grow on the
face, chest, pubic region and
armpits
- Body becomes muscular and
broader
- Penis enlarges
- Voice become louder and deeper
 Physical changes in girls:
- Ovary starts to produce ova.
- Hair will start to grow at the
pubic region and armpits
- Breasts begin to grow
- Hips become wider and rounder
- Start to experience
menstruation.
Menstruation - is the discharge of
blood from the vagina. Most girls
have menstruation every month.

- Girls or even boys might have

acne or pimples.
- Need guidance from adult
- Need proper diet or exercise
- Rapid growth
 Adulthood (19 to 65 years old)
-They are more mature physically
and mentally.
-They are responsible and able to
make decisions for themselves.
- The growth has slowed down.
-They will settle down and start
their own family.
-They will take on new
responsibilities as parents.
-They will provide care, food,
shelter and education.
Old Age (Above 65 years old)
As we grow older, our body
deteriorates.
- Cannot respond quickly
- Hearing is less sensitive
- Eyesight starts to decline
- Need spectacles to read
- Muscles weakens
- High risk of contracting diseases.
We should take care and respect
old people. We should shower
them love and warmth as they are
part of the family too.
 PRACTICE

Enrichment Activity 1
(page 7)