Baby

High school (ages 12+)
Human Body

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/baby

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How long is Baby?Approximately 20 inches (51 cm)
2. What is the scientific name?Homo sapiens (infant stage)
3. What is the attachment theory?Crucial for developing secure emotional bonds and trust with caregivers
4. What are the first reflexes a newborn baby has?A newborn has reflexes like rooting and sucking that help them find food and stay safe.
5. How does a baby's brain grow during the first year?In the first year, a baby's brain grows very fast, making many new connections that help them learn and adapt.

Neuroplasticity: The brain's ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections throughout life.
Object Permanence: The understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen.
Attachment Theory: A psychological theory explaining the importance of early emotional bonds with caregivers for development.