Other Factors


I. Read the following situations. Which factor affects each child’s growth and
development? Choose from the list below. Write only the letter of the correct answer.

A. diseases
B. rest
C. recreation
D. family
E. surroundings


  1. Daniel is the only child of Mr. and Mrs. Dela Cruz. He is always provided
with his basic needs like food and shelter including a yearly check up with his pediatrician so he grows up into a very healthy boy.

  1. Lawrence is a working student. After school, he serves as a helper in one
of the department stores near their house. He reaches home around 10:00 pm and still has to study his lessons. He sleeps at 11:30 pm and wakes up at 4:00 am to sell newspapers. He goes to school at 6:00 am. Because of this, he does not grow tall as young kids his age.

  1. Rea is born with a heart ailment. Because of this, she is not allowed to do
strenuous activities and is always exempted from performing physical activities in her P.E. class. She lacks exercise so her body is weak.

  1. During her free time, Arlene plays scrabble with her friends. Because of
this, she learns a lot of new words that become helpful to her studies.

  1. Shyrene’s family lives in a riverbank. The river is dirty so they also inhale
polluted air. Because of this, she has acquired a respiratory disease.

  1. Justin sleeps not less than eight hours at night and still gets to take a nap in
the afternoon. Because of this, he is more energized to do the activities in school.
Science and Health III


  1. Jeffrey grew up sickly in a polluted city. His father decided to work and
transfer in the province because he noticed that his children are getting respiratory diseases. After a few months in the province, the children did not experience difficulty in breathing because of the fresh air that they inhale there.

  1. Pia has a cerebral palsy. She cannot eat by herself and so she needs the
help of somebody to feed her. She cannot do what other children her age can do.

  1. Geena is the tenth child in their family. Her father is a tricycle driver and
her mother has no job. Sometimes, they skip meals because her parents do not have enough money to buy food. Because of this, Geena does not grow up to be a healthy child.

II. Write true or false.

_____________ 1. Children who have illnesses have the chance to develop themselves
if they are given enough love, care and proper health guidance.

_____________ 2. Immunization can help fight some diseases.

_____________ 3. All big families cannot provide their children’s needs.

_____________ 4. Unhealthful surroundings are free from junks and other objects that
may cause accidents.


III. Describe the environment where you want to live in. Why do you want to live in such
kind of environment?


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