Minds On
The stages of life
As we get older, our bodies grow and change throughout our lives.
There are five different stages of life humans go through.
Press the following tabs to explore each of these different life stages.
From newborn to about 2 years old
From 2 years old to 12 years old
From 13 to 19 years old
From 20 to 55 years old
From 55 and older
What animals can you think of that go through different life stages? What changes happen to those animals as they get older?
Record your answers using any method you would like.
Action
Growing up
As we grow and mature, we go through the different stages of life that you explored in the Minds On section.
A child is on the left. The same child, now grown up, is on the right. They have gotten taller, and grown facial hair.
As you grow throughout life, your body continues to grow and change. You get taller and you mature. Your body grows until you reach about 18 years old.
It is important to show appreciation for our bodies and take care of them. As our bodies grow and change, it is important to:
Changes
Your body has changed since you were born.
Identify a physical change in each of the following parts of your body: height, clothing size, shoe size, teeth, hands, and hair.
Press ‘Example’ for an example of physical change.
This is a change that happens to your body. For example, growing 2 inches taller is a physical change.
Complete the Changes Chart in your notebook or using the following fillable and printable document. If you would like, you can use speech-to-text or audio recording tools to record your thoughts.
| Height | Clothing Size | Shoe Size | Teeth | Hands | Hair |
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Press the ‘Activity’ button to access Changes Chart.
Consolidation
Stages of life
Draw a picture of a person at each stage in their life. Under the drawing, add an activity that this person could participate in at that age.
Use the Stages of Life Chart to complete this activity in your notebook or using the following fillable and printable document. If you would like, you can use speech-to-text or audio recording tools to record your thoughts.
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Infancy |
Child |
Adolescent |
Adult |
Older Adult |
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0-2 years |
2-12 years |
13-19 years |
20-55 years |
55+ years |
Press the ‘Activity’ button to access Stages of Life Chart.
Press ‘Example’ for an example of an activity that a person might participate in as an adult.
This person is 43 years old. They are in the adult stage of life.
They are a principal at a local school.
Reflection
How do you feel about what you have learned in this activity? Which of the next four sentences best matches how you are feeling about your learning? Press the button that is beside this sentence.
I feel…
Now, record your ideas about your feelings using a voice recorder, speech-to-text, or writing tool.