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Consider for a moment what it might mean to integrate developmentally appropriate practice into a variety of content-area disciplines. Give an example of developmentally appropriate practice when considering: (a) a physical education class on basketball for students in grades 3, 7, and 10; (b) a social studies class discussion related to the topic of slavery in the United States for children in grades 6 versus grade 10; and (c) basic literacy and reading readiness activities for a class of nonreading 6-year-olds compared with a class of nonreading adults in a basic literacy evening class.
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How does the more recent development of middle schools address developmentally appropriate practice differently than the more traditional junior high schools, even though they both are designed to serve children of similar ages?





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