H.HEALTH.21.B | Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)

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factorsheredityenvironmentSTDsSTIsmother's healthmother's nutritionfetal developmentconceptionbirth

list (factors that can affect fetal development) #dok1
describe (the impact of heredity, environment, STDs/STIs, and maternal health/nutrition on fetal development) #dok2
explain (how each factor influences fetal development from conception through birth) #dok2
analyze (the relationship between specific risk factors and the stages of fetal development) #dok3
differentiate (between the effects of genetic vs. environmental factors on fetal development) #dok3

I can list factors such as heredity, environment, STDs/STIs, and the mother's health and nutrition that can affect fetal development. #dok1
I can describe how heredity, environment, STDs/STIs, and the mother's health and nutrition affect fetal development from conception through birth. #dok2
I can explain the influence of each factor on fetal growth and development during pregnancy. #dok2
I can analyze how different risk factors impact specific stages of fetal development. #dok3
I can differentiate between the effects of genetic and environmental factors on fetal development from conception to birth. #dok3

Multiple biological and environmental factors can influence fetal development from conception to birth.
Understanding risk and protective factors helps promote healthy outcomes for both mother and child.

What are the primary factors that affect fetal development from conception through birth?
How do heredity and the environment each play a role in the development of a fetus?
In what ways can maternal health and nutrition impact fetal growth and outcomes?
What are the effects of STDs and STIs on pregnancy and fetal development?
How can awareness of these factors help expectant parents and caregivers promote healthy fetal development?