Lap

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/lap

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 a lap?The lap is the flat area between a person's knees and hips when they sit or lie down. It can hold objects or people.
2. Why do babies like to sit on their parents' lap?Babies feel safe and loved when they are on a parent's lap. It helps them feel close and happy.

Bipedal Locomotion: The act of moving using only two legs, characteristic of humans and certain other animals.
Psychological Reassurance: The feeling of comfort, safety, and emotional stability provided by a secure environment or interaction.
Social Norms: Unwritten rules or expectations that guide behavior within a society or group.
Lap Dance: A performance art form where a dancer sits on or straddles a patron's lap and performs suggestive movements.