Lesson 2: Language Development

Duration of Days: 5

Lesson Objective

Students will analyze how language is acquired and how it influences cognition.

How do humans acquire language?

Is language learned or innate?

How does language shape thinking?

What disrupts language development?

AP Psychology Unit 3

Science Practice 2: Research Methods

CCSS.RH.11-12.6

CCSS.WHST.11-12.7

C3: D2.Psy.11.9-12

Students evaluate research on language development and critical periods. (DOK 3)

Research summaries

Vocabulary scaffolds

Partner reading

Guided questions

Graphic organizers

Research critique
Short response
Exit ticket

Quiz