Changes in adulthood
I can describe changes in humans as they develop through adulthood.
Changes in adulthood
I can describe changes in humans as they develop through adulthood.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Adulthood, the period in a human’s life whereby full physical and intellectual maturity have been attained
- Adulthood is commonly thought of as beginning at around 20 years
- Physical changes in early adulthood include reaching full height and gaining muscle
- Middle age, a stage of adulthood, begins at around 40 years of age
- The stages of human development in adulthood can be recorded in a variety of ways
Common misconception
Pupils may think that height is dependent on age, so taller adults must be older than shorter ones.
Explain that by the time humans reach adulthood they have stopped growing. At this point, their height is not related to their age. Use examples of familiar adults such as staff members to make this clear.
Keywords
Human - People are a type of animal called humans.
Develop - To develop is to grow or change gradually.
Adult - An adult is a mature form of a plant or animal.
Adulthood - Adulthood is the time that a human spends as an adult.
Chronological order - Chronological order is the order that things happen.
Equipment
None required
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
The youngest humans
A human that has just learned to walk
A young human growing taller and learning new skills
A human who is developing from a child into an adult
Exit quiz
6 Questions
