BABIES- the Movie, Video Response Questions Name ______

Reflect on the four newborns, photographed in their natural habitat in distinctly different parts of the world.

1. Hattie is in San Francisco

2. Mari's in Tokyo

3. Baryarjargal lives in Mongolia

4. Ponijao lives amid the straw huts of Namibia

Please answer the following questions to be handed in for marking.

QUESTIONS 1. This film captures and provides a unique perspective on the upbringing of each baby. While each story is unique, what are some universal themes that run through each child’s story? (Comment on the physical, intellectual, social and emotional aspects of development).

2. How are the babies similar in their development? How are they different? Give specific examples. (Refer to growth and development principles discussed in class).

3. Which baby seemed the happiest? Why? Explain using examples.

4. What do babies REALLY need to thrive (toys, shelves FULL of books, or just a loving mom and a roll of toilet paper)?

5. Beyond exploring the remarkable early stages of life for four babies, what did this movie help you explore and understand about all humans? Extras Questions 1. There are a multitude of different philosophies about raising children. After watching this film, have your thoughts on how to raise children changed at all? How and why? 2. 5. What comments can be made on the cultural implications of different child-rearing practices? Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1 Topic Stays on topic and Stays on topics and Strays from main Limited or no Relevance consistently uses uses enough detail topic and uses few specific detail interesting, relevant and to support the topic. details to support provided in writing. accurate details Creates a the topic Shows little sufficiently clear relevance and picture for the connection to the reader topic Language Word choice is consistently Word choice is Word choice is Word choice is specific, descriptive, and often specific and appropriate but may consistently simple, creates a meaningful descriptive. Uses include over-used limited or picture for the reader. figurative language words. inaccurate. Zero Excellent explanations are and has good Explanations are effort placed on used to answer questions. explanations for minimal. explanations. each question. Grammar/ Consistently follows rules Generally follows Following the rules Does not follow spelling for spelling and correct use rules for spelling of spelling and rules for spelling of grammar. Uses complete and correct use of correct use of and correct use of sentences. grammar. Uses grammar was used grammar. Uses complete minimally . Mostly sentence structure sentences exhibits errors in that makes it quite generally. sentence structure difficult to that impedes understand the main communication. point.