Child

High school (ages 12+)
Everyday Life

Name:

Date:

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/child

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. What is the psychological development?Includes the formation of cognitive abilities, emotional regulation, social skills, and identity
2. How long does childhood last?Childhood ends when puberty starts, usually around 12 or 13 years old.
3. Why do children need special protection?Children are still growing and learning, so laws and rules help keep them safe and give them time to learn.

Plasticity (Neuroplasticity): The brain's ability to change and adapt its structure and function in response to experience.
Cognitive Development: The progressive acquisition of thinking, learning, memory, and problem-solving skills throughout childhood.
Attachment Theory: A psychological theory emphasizing the importance of early emotional bonds with caregivers for healthy development.