Lesson Objective

Describe fetal development and maternal changes.

How body supports fetus
What changes occur

Zygote, placenta, trimester

HS-LS1-2
HS-LS1-3

Data analysis

Analyze development
Explain homeostasis
Purpose is understanding pregnancy
DOK 3

Prenatal health

Blood mixes directly

Timelines
Visual supports
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1siFIsOAs45CxuUlyJt9dNRdT70eTva14fJMeE1qXHPk/edit?tab=t.0

Development timeline project

Skills Assessed

  • Organizing chronological information
  • Data interpretation
  • Connecting development to physiology
  • Scientific explanation

Content Assessed

  • Fetal development stages
  • Placenta function
  • Maternal physiological changes
  • Trimester development
  • Homeostasis during pregnancy