- Understand in what ways physical growth is different in middle childhood than in early childhood.
- Be familiar with the changes in the brain during middle childhood.
- Describe healthy practices for children in middle childhood and ways they deal with chronic illnesses, such as asthma and diabetes.
- Know the kinds of physical activities that are best for children in middle childhood and the risks associated with participating in them.
- Understand why it is important for children to interact with the natural world.
