Living things 7
Theme Learning about the environment
Basic science J.S.S.2 First Term
WEEK 7
Living things 7
Performance Objectives
The student should be able to:
1. State the factors affecting growth and developments
2. Outline the factors promoting growth and development.
Content
Factors affecting growth and development
Although the terms growth and development are used synonymously, they have different meanings biologically. Growth refers to the incremental changes in physical characteristics such as height, weight, size, etc., while development refers to qualitative changes to growth in an orderly and meaningful fashion which results in maturity. Growth and development contribute to each other, are inseparable, and occur simultaneously.
Here are a few factors affecting growth and development.
1. Heredity
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