The unborn child - Worksheet - Year 5

In a thought-provoking worksheet designed for Year 5 students, the topic of exploration is the development of an unborn child. The worksheet prompts students to conduct research on the stages of an embryo's growth, with a particular emphasis on understanding the transformation from an embryo to a foetus, which occurs at the beginning of the 8th week of pregnancy. The worksheet is structured with a chart that divides the pregnancy into distinct stages: up until 8 weeks, from 8 to 12 weeks, 12 to 20 weeks, 20 to 26 weeks, 26 to 32 weeks, and finally from 32 weeks to the full term of 40 weeks. Students are encouraged to investigate and document the developmental milestones that occur within each of these time frames.

The worksheet also seeks to broaden the students' understanding of life cycles by asking them to compare the human life cycle with that of various animals. This comparison aims to provide a comprehensive view of growth and development, not just in humans but across different species. The focus is on the life cycle of a young human being, from conception to birth, and the worksheet by Focus Education (UK) Ltd is designed to enhance students' knowledge and curiosity about the intricate process of human development.