Final Project DetailsHuman Growth and Development focuses on human growth and development over the lifespan! This course is important because it gives the student a background in human growth and development from before birth, through childhood, into adulthood, and through death and grief. By the end of this course, students will walk away with a broad understanding of the processes and influences affecting the developing person. The focus is on biological, social, emotional, and intellectual aspects across the lifespan, and individual application is emphasized. Thus, to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of the 9-week course content, you are being asked to create a “poster” or power point of your own individual growth and development. For full credit, your poster should include:  Name and Date of Birth (5 pts)
 Weight at time of birth (10 pts)
 Bonus points if you are able to accurately identify what type of labor and delivery that your mom experienced when you were born: natural child birth or C-section (+5 pts)
 Pictures of yourself or another person at the time of birth or as a newborn and describe two developmental milestones for this age. (10 pts)
 Pictures of yourself or another person during the span from 1 month- 11 months and describe two developmental milestones for this age. (10 pts)  Pictures of yourself or another person from 1-3 years old and describe two developmental milestones for this age. (10 pts) Pictures of yourself or another person from 3-5 years old and describe two developmental milestones for this age. (10 pts)  Pictures of yourself or another person from 6-10 years old and describe two developmental milestones for this age. (10 pts)
 Pictures of yourself or another person from 11-13 years old and describe two developmental milestones for this age. (10 pts)  Pictures of yourself or another person from 14-19 years old and describe two developmental milestones for this age. (10 pts)
 Picture of yourself or someone 20-40 years old and describe two developmental milestones for this age group. (10 pts)
 Picture of yourself or someone 40-65 years old and describe one developmental milestone for this age group. (5 pts)
 Picture of someone 65 years and older and describe one developmental milestone for this age group. (5 pts) Be sure to label what age the picture is representing, and provide an explanation. You do NOT have to have a picture for every month or every year but at least ONE during each time frame/stage! As you can see, the more pictures/stages you can find…the better!

PurposeThe Reading Assignment contains (usually) two questions pertaining to short sections of (usually) primary sources. Primary sources are the original writings of important philosophers, not textbook accounts, summaries, or expert explanations of original writings. (Expert explanations, textbook accounts, etc. are called 'secondary sources.') The primary sources are (usually) provided as links to free online sources. Detailed instructions identify the exact passages to read.Please note that this is NOT a research assignment. You should NOT search for additional information on the text(s) or its author(s) or try to find 'the right answers' to the Reading Assignment Questions. Rather, you should 'struggle' with the text(s) and make sure to answer all parts of the questions completely and thoroughly to the best of your understanding. Your Reading Assignment submission will be checked for plagiarism. See syllabus for plagiarism policy and academic integrity guidelines.The Reading Assignment is due by the due date specified in the course calendar. Late submissions (as marked by Canvas) will result in '0' points for the Reading Assignment. Please make sure to carefully follow the directions provided and adhere to the deadline specified in the course calendar.DirectionsAristotle: Physics, Book II, Parts 1-3. (Links to an external site.) Please read Parts 1 through 3 of Book II of Aristotle's Physics. Parts 1-2 of Book II introduce Aristotle's notion of 'substance' as an entity comprised of 'form' and 'matter.' Part 3 of Book II introduces Aristotle's notion of the 'four causes.'Aristotle: Metaphysics, Book I, Part 1 (Links to an external site.). Please read Part 1 of Book I of Aristotle's Metaphysics. This short passage introduces Aristotle's empiricist epistemology.Aristotle: Nicomachean Ethics, Book I, Parts 1-2 (Links to an external site.). Please read Parts 1-2 in Book I of Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics. Click on the link, and click on Book I. Parts 1-2 of Book I emphasize Aristotle's idea that ethics is a 'practical science' and not - how we understand it today - a subcategory of philosophy (with philosophy itself being a 'theoretical science'). Aristotle: Nicomachean Ethics, Book II, Parts 1, 7-8 (Links to an external site.). Please read Part 1 and Parts 7-8 in Book II of Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics. Click on the link, and click on Book II. Part 1 introduces Aristotle's notion of moral virtue, and Parts 7-8 introduce Aristotle's famous theory of the 'golden mean of moderation.'After careful reflection, please answer the following questions:According to Aristotle in his Metaphysics, what role do the senses play in our knowledge of objects (‘particulars’) in the world? What role does reason play? Please be thorough in your explanation, and please provide concrete examples.In his Nicomachean Ethics, how does Aristotle explain virtue? More specifically, what makes a character trait a good one (a virtue)? (See Part 7, Book II, for Aristotle’s own example of the virtue of courage.) Please be thorough in your explanation, and - based on your best understanding of Aristotle’s theory - please provide (at least) one example of your own (in addition to Aristotle’s).Your response to each question should be about 300 - 400 words in length, but please feel free to be as detailed as you wish. Your responses must be written in full sentences, logically structured, using proper grammar and spelling, and appropriate style. It is recommended that you write out your answers using a word processing program and copy and paste the completed response. This will avoid loss of work in case of internet outage, etc. Always keep a backup copy of all written work.Due DateThe due date for your Reading Assignment is specified in the course calendar.EvaluationYour Reading Assignment will be evaluated on the basis of the Reading Assignment Rubric.ValueThis Reading Assignment is worth 20 points toward your total score for this course. Please see syllabus for details.RubricReading Assignment Rubric (1)Reading Assignment Rubric (1)CriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnswer Question 18 to >7.0 ptsAccomplishedAll aspects of question are answered. Answer is comprehensive, thorough, and fully supported by sound reasoning.7 to >4.0 ptsSolidSome aspects of question remain unanswered, and/or answer lacks detail and/or is not fully supported by sound reasoning.4 to >0.0 ptsDevelopingMost or all aspects of question remain unanswered, and/or answer is extremely brief and/or not supported by sound reasoning.0 ptsNo submission8 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnswer Question 18 to >7.0 ptsAccomplishedAll aspects of question are answered. Answer is comprehensive, thorough, and fully supported by sound reasoning.7 to >4.0 ptsSolidSome aspects of question remain unanswered, and/or answer lacks detail and/or is not fully supported by sound reasoning.4 to >0.0 ptsDevelopingMost or all aspects of question remain unanswered, and/or answer is extremely brief and/or not supported by sound reasoning.0 ptsNo Submission8 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLanguageUse of Standard, Written English4 to >3.0 ptsAccomplishedAnswers are logically structured and presented in complete sentences in proper written English. No or very few grammar or spelling errors are present.3 to >2.0 ptsSolidAnswers are not completely logically structured or presented in sentence fragments and/or contain some grammar and/or spelling errors.2 to >0.0 ptsDevelopingAnswers lack logical structure and are presented in sentence fragments and/or contain substantial grammar and/or spelling errors.0 ptsNo Submission4 ptsTotal Points: 20