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Lesson Plan
Trinity University

Trinity University: Inherited Traits Versus Learned Behaviors [4Th Grade]

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this extremely detailed unit, young scholars will learn the about innate and learned characteristics in animals and humans through a series of teacher and student-led discussions, readings, reflections, learning activities, and...
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Handout
Diffen

Diffen: Philosophy: Nature vs. Nurture

For Students 9th - 10th
An article addressing the differences between the two philosophies of psychology, nature and nurture. Find examples of the two approaches, a TED Talk, discussion on the morality of both as well as the philosophy behind them.
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Article
Other

Verywell: What Is Nature Versus Nurture?

For Students 9th - 10th
An article featuring the ongoing philosophical debate over psychology's nature versus nurture. Cherry clarifies the differences between the two schools of thought and provides the changes in theory over the years.
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Unit Plan
Lumen Learning

Lumen: Boundless Psychology: Nature vs. Nurture

For Students 9th - 10th
Study what roles genetics and the environment play in human behavioral development. This is a learning module which includes the reading assignment, a quiz, and PowerPoint program.
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Article
Other

Simply Psychology: Saul Mc Leod: Nature vs. Nurture in Psychology

For Students 9th - 10th
There are five approaches to psychology which are on a spectrum from nature versus nurture. The approaches with inherited traits lean towards the nature end and those with acquired traits are on the nurture end. This article helps...