Lesson 3: Heredity & Environment
Duration of Days: 6
Lesson Objective
Students will analyze how genetic and environmental factors interact to influence behavior.
How do genes and environment shape behavior?
What do twin studies reveal about heredity?
Can environmental factors override genetics?
How do epigenetic factors affect development?
AP Psychology Unit 1
Science Practice 1: Concept Application
CCSS.RH.11-12.1
CCSS.WHST.11-12.2
C3: D2.Psy.4.9-12
Students examine real-world research and case studies to evaluate the relative influence of nature and nurture. (DOK 3-4)
Graphic organizers
Sentence starters
Simplified research summaries
Think-pair-share
Small-group analysis
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Twin study analysis
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Written response
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Class discussion
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Reflection journal