Lesson 1: Development Across the Lifespan
Duration of Days: 2
Lesson Objective
Students will describe major developmental changes during childhood, adolescence, and adulthood.
How do people change over time? What makes adolescence unique? How do development and environment shape behavior?
RH.9-10.1, RH.9-10.2, WHST.9-10.2
Students examine physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development across life stages. Students connect developmental concepts to real-world examples. DOK Level 2
Timeline organizer, guided notes, examples by age group, partner discussion
Development timeline, class discussion, exit ticket