Complex Concepts Presented Simply Complex Concepts Presented Simply
Fosters concern, appreciation, and involvement in your community.
Calculating Unit Price
Suppose you are shopping for cereal. The store
offers the following sizes and prices of your favorite cereal:
9-oz. box for $2.50
14-oz. box for $2.84
18-oz. box for $2.98
Calculate the ounce unit price for each box of
cereal. Compare the unit prices and select the box
size with the lowest unit price. (Round your answers
up to the second decimal place.)
(Answer: $2.50 ÷ 9 = $0.28/oz., $2.84 ÷ 14 =
$0.21/oz., $2.98 ÷ 18 = $0.17/oz.; The 18 ounce box
has the lowest unit price.)
Math Connections
Expands chapter
content related
to math. Gives
specifi c examples
demonstrating
step-by-step
calculations.
Math Math
Connections Connections
Windows of Opportunity
During early brain development, there are
windows of opportunity, or limited time frames to
develop critical skills. If these windows are missed,
it is diffi cult for the child to develop these abilities at
a later time. Following are fi ve major developmental
tasks and their approximate windows:
• Vision. Birth to six months.
• Vocabulary/speech. Birth to three months.
• Emotional control. Birth to three months.
• Math/logic. Birth to four years.
• Small and large muscle development. Birth to
eight years.
It is crucial for caretakers to stimulate and
encourage all types of development. Having
interesting objects, lights, sounds, and people will
aid in early brain development and help reach goals
within these windows of opportunity.
Science Connections
Links chapter content to the fi eld
of science.
Science Connections Science Connections
Electronic Readers
Electronic books were fi rst being developed in
the 1970s, when the fi rst document was transferred
into a digital format. This laid the foundation for future
texts to become digitalized. It was not until the 1990s,
however, that the fi rst electronic reader, or e-reader, was
introduced to the public. Today, e-readers are becoming
more prevalent. E-readers have the ability to hold
thousands of books, magazines, and newspapers in
one lightweight device, and are environmentally friendly
because they do not use paper. While there are positive
aspects to e-readers, many people still prefer printed
books to e-books. Find and read articles to research the
growing trend of e-readers along with the pros and cons
of going wireless. How do you feel about e-readers?
Reading Connections
Expands reading skills through
additional reading-related activities.
Reading Connections Reading Connections
Social Studies Connections
Learn About the Past
Grandparents can entertain you and enrich your
life with stories of their childhoods. They can tell you
many stories about your parents when they were
younger. Stories about historical events they may
have witnessed can also be interesting. They may
have visited or lived in places you have never seen.
Ask one of your grandparents or another older adult
to name a major historical fi gure that had an impact
on his or her life. Read a book about that person and
then have a discussion with your grandparent about
the person and events that took place at that time.
Links chapter
content to relevant
social studies topics.
Social Studies Social Studies
Connections Connections
Writing Connections
Writing Clear Messages
Like clear speaking, clear writing makes your
messages easier to understand. You will want to be
certain people can read your handwriting. You will want
to use correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Think through what you want to say before you
begin to write. Jot down key points to make in the order
you want to make them. An outline is helpful when
writing lengthy reports for school. You will fi nd the words
come easier when you have an outline to guide you.
Gives you practice
forming ideas in
writing and making
compelling points.
Writing Writing
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Positive Peer Pressure
Special groups use positive peer pressure to offer
support to their members. These groups help people
deal with challenges. Alateen is a peer group for teens
with family members who abuse alcohol. Support
from their peers lets these teens know others are
coping with the same challenges. Similar peer groups
exist for people who are dependent on drugs or who
have eating disorders. Your community may have peer
groups that help with other challenges as well.
Community Connections
Community Connections Community Connections
Stop Bullying
If a bully is targeting you or someone you know,
report the incident to a parent, teacher, or other
trusted adult. You can also make plans to be with a
friend in areas you think you might run into the bully.
Sometimes just ignoring or standing up to the bully
will cause the bullying to stop. Do not fi ght back,
however. This may cause someone to get hurt, and
you could also get into trouble.
Safety Connections
Provides tips
about how to
prevent accidents
and ensure your
physical, emotional,
and fi nancial safety.
Safety Safety
Connections Connections
Introduction IX