Congratulations!

You are now taking your first steps into caring for your Baby Think It Over! The next few days will be trying, tiring, and at times overwhelming but keep in mind that this is all part of life (and maybe giving your parents little extra thanks wouldn’t hurt!). Baby Think It Over is designed to give you a real life experience into the world of teen parenting, the demands, and the struggles of caring for another human being. The following packet will guide you through the project requirements, expectations, and guidelines for what will

need to be completed for this project. Again, congratulations! Enjoy this experience, and put it into as much real world experience that you can!

Ms. NewmanSTUDENT CONTRACT FOR PARENTING

SIMULATION

I, _____________________________________, agree to accept full responsibility for my Baby, and I promise to do all of the following:

1. I will take care of my Baby as if it were a real live, baby.

2. I will carry my Baby, the diaper bag and the other items needed for proper care with me at all times, wherever I go.

3. I will not leave my baby alone or with someone else unless previously authorized by my instructor.

4. I will never abuse or neglect my Baby. I will treat it gently and patiently.

5. I will not tamper with the electronics box, the ID or the wrist band.

6. I will a complete record of all care sessions and other information for my log.

7. I will keep my Baby for the entire assigned period of time, turn in the required packet and equipment at the end of the assigned time, and return my Baby only to Ms. Newman or other person designated by Ms. Newman.

8. I will not try to care for Baby while driving or drive a vehicle if I am overly tired.

____________________________________________________ ____________________________signature today’s date

BTIO Alternate AssignmentAs an alternate for the “Baby Think It Over“ project, you may choose to complete the following assignment:

Write a six (6) page research paper on either Teen Pregnancy, Child Abuse (Shaken Baby Syndrome),Child Development or Child/Infant Health & Safety. The paper must be typed (double-spaced) and also turned in electronically (email to Tiffany.Newman@k12.sd.us ). You must have at least eight current sources (2009 -2014) – ONLY 2 SOURCES MAY BE FROM COMPUTER/INTERNET/WEB SITE SOURCES. Separate Title page and Bibliography page (not counted in the six pages). This report will be checked closely for plagiarism, if plagiarized the grade will be 0%.

Attach this page to the project ----Due on or before November 17, 2014

BTIO-Alternate choice #1 scoringDue on or before November 17, 2014

Due on time (5) _________

Typed, double spaced (15) ___________

8 sources (15) two non-internet related__________

Title page (5) _________

Bibliography page (15) ____________

6 pages long (20) __________

Content (25) _____________

TOTAL ___________________/100

Baby Think It Over – The BasicsHelpful Reminders for your Weekend with your Baby

Why Your Baby CriesReal babies cry for many reasons. They may be hungry, wet, sick, or just want attention. The Baby Think It Over will cry for only four reasons:

1. The baby does not like the position2. The baby needs feeding or tending,3. The baby wants to go to sleep, or4. The baby has been handled too roughly.

These reasons for crying, and how you should respond to them are described below.

PositioningThe baby wants to be on her back or side, lying down, at all times. There are two reasons for this. First infants cannot sit up, and second, doctors don’t recommend putting infants on their stomachs to sleep. So do not sit your baby up, and do not put her on her stomach. If you do, she will cry. If someone else puts her in the wrong position, correct it quickly. Try experimenting with the baby to see what positions she does and does not like. Do not let her cry more than a few seconds at a time.

Note: Never lay the baby down on newsprint, magazines, or new colored clothing. The dyes in all of these can rub off on the baby’s

skin and be very difficult to remove.

Tending/Care of BabyAt random intervals, the baby will cry because she needs care. With a real baby, this care could be feeding, diaper changing, or bathing. You will simulate all of those activities with the magnetic probe that is strapped to your armband. You will not actually be doing any of those things, but you must spend about the same amount of time that those activities would take.

You will not know ahead of time when the baby will need tending, but you can tell she does when she suddenly starts crying even though she is correctly positioned. The crying is the signal to you to pick the baby up, hold in a normal feeding position, and run your wrist band over the designated areas and begin the care that is needed or required.

 During the care you should simulate feeding the baby with a bottle. Also, diapers may be changed. When you give this care make a note of it on the care diary.

The feeding or care period can last as little as 5 minutes, as much as 35 minutes, or anywhere in between. The signal that the baby is finished is when he/she will coo or make a “happy noise” signaling they are finished.

Rough HandlingBabies need gentle treatment, and your baby is no exception. If the Baby is handled too roughly, it will cry. Here are a few possible causes of rough handling:

Dropping the baby on the floor Throwing the baby in the air and catching

Other students deliberately hitting or throwing the baby Shaking the baby

 It’s your job as a parent to protect your child. Don’t put the Baby in dangerous situations. Don’t give the baby to pranksters who may think it’s funny to hurt it. If your baby is handled roughly, it will cry for 30 seconds, and you will not be able to comfort it.

Food, Clothing, and DiapersYou will be given supplies that would be necessary for a real baby, such as diapers, bottles, and a carrier to transport the baby. Since these items would be necessary with a real baby, you must take them with you everywhere you go. The baby should be strapped in to a seat belt like a real baby.

READINESS QUIZ1. List the four types of care you will provide for BABY that will require use of the ID. 1)______________________________________2)_____________________________________3)_____________________________________4)_____________________________________

2. List the three sounds the Baby makes that do not require care or use of ID1)______________________________________2)_____________________________________3)_____________________________________

3. Before you can provide care for baby, you must touch your ______________________ to the ________ _________________ in the BABY’s ____________________________.

4. BABY will record neglect if it takes you longer than ___________ minutes to ID BABY or to figure the type of care needed.

5. Although real babies can be fussy much longer, your BABY will fuss for no more than ____________________ minutes.

6. Check the sound(s) BABY makes after you have provided proper care for the following:

breathe

burp coo cough

cry no sound

BURPDIAPERFEEDROCK

7. List the two things that can happen if BABY is roughly handled, abused or its head is not supported.1)____________________________________________________2)________________________________________________________8. There are many ways you can prevent rough handling and head support failure. List two: __________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________9. List three things that can permanently stain Baby’s skin:

1)__________________________________________2)_________________________________________

3)_________________________________________10. What can you do to protect the BABY from stains?

11. List two instances when BABY will not coo after you have provided care

Baby Think It Over: DIARYDate_____________________

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Baby Think It Over: DIARYDate_______________

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Baby Think It Over: DIARYDate___________________

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Student Evaluation for “Baby Think it Over”

Please respond honestly and use complete sentences. This is your chance to make your opinions known! Your answers are NOT graded, but answering thoughtfully and realistically is. This paper needs to be 1-2 pages in length, double space, and is due November 17, 2014.

1. How has the “Baby Think It Over” program affected your plans for your life? (5pts)

2. What types of problems did you experience during the program? (5pts)

3. What kind of conversations did you have with your parents or family when you had a “baby” for the weekend?(5pts)

4. What do you think was the purpose of the Program? Was it achieved?(5pts)

5. What did you learn from this experience?(5pts)

6. Do you have any suggestions for improving the “Baby think it over program?”(5pts)

7. For next semester’s class, offer some important advice or write something that you think would have been good to know when doing this assignment. (5pts)

Total Point Value: _____________________/35

“Baby Think It Over” Rubric- Take Home Experience

Name_________________________________________________________________ Date:___________________

World class parent

Amateur parent

Indifferent parent

Abusive parent

Care Quality Spotless parental reputation

11 points

Good parental reputation

8 points

Possible referral for child abuse

5 points

Evidence of child abuse

2 points

Missed Care Three or less instances

11 points

Four instances

8 points

Five instances

5 points

Six or more instances

2 pointsHead

SupportFive or less instances

11 points

Six instances

8 points

Seven instances

5 points

Eight or more instances

2 points

Rough Two or less Three Four instances Five or more

Handling instances11 points

instances

8points5 points

instances2 points

Shaken Baby

Zero instances

11 points

Zero instances

8 points

One instance

5 points

Two or more instances

2 pointsBaby

conditionReturned Baby in great condition

8 points

Returned Baby in OK condition

5 points

Returned Baby with dirt or marks

3 points

Returned baby unusable

1 point

Wristband condition

Wristband and ID in great condition

8 points

Wristband and ID in OK condition

5 points

Wristband is damaged

3 points

Wristband is missing or removed

0 points

Car seat condition

Completely clean and spotless

8 points

OK condition

5 points

Instructor needs to clean it

3 points

Parts missing, needs repair

0 point

Diaper bag condition

Completely clean and all items returned

8 points

OK condition and all items returned

5 points

One item is missing, broken, or dirty

3 points

More than one item is missing, broken, or dirty

0 pointResponsibili

tyAll items returned on time

8 points

All items returned later in the day with a reasonable excuse

5 points

All items returned one day late with a note from parent

3 points

Incomplete or one day or more late

0 point

Total Point Value: ____________________________/95

Your Week with Baby Think It Over! – PowerPoint

You’ve completed your week with Baby Think It Over! (ok, you can take a big deep breath and relax!). It is now time to reflect

back over your time with your Baby Think It Over. During the weekend you spent with your baby, you have documented different activities and events that you’ve done with your baby. Below, you will find the guidelines to use to complete the PowerPoint presentation you will be sharing with the class.

Title Page (5pts)- Photo of you and your baby- Baby’s name- Your Name- Date you were assigned your baby (11/7/14)

Slides (25pts)- Minimum of 8 additional slides required- Talk about basic care with your baby (ex. What was your

babies schedule like? Feeding? Diapers? Fussy? Burping? Rocking? Happy? Cooing?)

- How was your first night with your baby?- What did you do with your baby? Include pictures of any and

all activities that you did with your baby present.Summary (10pts)

- What did you think of this experience?- What did you learn?- How could you use this information to teach others about

teen pregnancy and its struggles?- What would you tell other students about this experience?

Formatting (15pts)- Creative presentation (background)- Easy to read (colors, text, etc)- Photos (at least 10 required)- Animation (used throughout presentation)- Slide Transitions (used on each slide)- Extra Credit: Include a video of you and your baby!

Presentation (20pts)- Presentation is easy to follow- All topics are covered in detail throughout the presentation- Student speaks clearly and is easy to understand

Total Point Value: ________________________________/75

Baby Think It Over – Total Point Summary

Baby Think It Over – Parent Contract 5pts.Baby Think It Over - Student Contract 5pts.Baby Think It Over Birth Certificate 5 pts.Diary – 30pts.Baby Think It Over – Care & Handling 95pts.Student Reflection Essay – 35 pts.Student PowerPoint Presentation – 75 pts.

Total Point Available: ___________________________/ 250