Nature+v.+Nurture

=The Nature vs. Nurture Debate= The greatest controversy in the study of sociology is the debate over the factors of nature (genetics) vs.nurture (culture, society, environment). Which one dominates how we think, behave, and relate in the world? Sociologists debate over whether a criminal for instance, is born or made.

[|Our Genes/Our Choices] [|BBC Nature vs. Nurture] = The Nature vs. Nurture Debate = **What is more powerful-genes or society? If you had to choose one, which would you say and why?**

Based on the data provided in this graph, with a partner respond to why society at large is more likely to say (Nurture) is more influential than (Nature)-do you agree or disagree? You and your partner should be prepared to share your responses with the whole class. =Tuesday, Dec. 2nd= Are you an Orchid or a Dandelion?

[|Wall Street Journal on Nature vs. Nurture] While you are reading: Create an image and definition (in your own words) for the following terms/items/concepts: Dandelion Orchid Nature Nurture

Respond to the following prompt: Do you think you are an orchid or a dandelion? Or are you both? Explain your answer in a minimum of a paragraph. You should provide evidence of how you are an orchid or how you are a dandelion?

Does classifying behavior help individuals function within a group or setting? Or does it hinder behavior? =Wednesday, Dec. 3rd= Nature vs. Nurture Continued... Students will divide into groups of 3 at the beginning of class. = = Read and discuss article and then [|BBC News Nature versus Nurture] As you read, Choose 1 statement you agree with and 1 you disagree with.

** [|Microlab Discussion Protocol] ** ** [|Nature versus Nurture Microlab Questions] ** =Thursday, Dec. 4th=
 * Infographics for a Nature vs. Nurture argument**

Task: With a partner create an infographic (using the site [|info.gram] or [|piktochart]) that articulates a position on the nature vs. nurture debate.

Step 1: Decide on your position statement. For example: Criminals are born bad. (this statement supports the nature position). Mental Illness is solely genetic. (this statement supports the nature position) Eating Disorders are caused by media representations of women. (this statement supports the nurture position) Parents wealth is more important than child's intelligence in determining child's college attendance. (this statement supports the nurture position.) It should be 1 clear statement **for or against** a nature vs. nurture position

=Friday, Dec. 5th= Step 2: Find or provide (create) data to support that position depicted. Be sure to consider: What is the best kind of data to support your argument?

You and your partner should do searches related to your chosen topic. You are trying to find data that clearly represents your position statement. This might include studies done on the topic or news articles that have represented data, charts, graphs, or images. This data should make your argument clearer to the reader.

=Monday, Dec. 8= Finishing our Infographics on Nature versus Nurture With another pair, show and explain your inforgraphic-as observers and listeners ask questions for clarification Be sure to put your[| Nature versus Nurture INFOGRAPHIC]

=Tuesday, Dec. 9= Read the article below "Nurture is more influential than Nature" == And answer the following questions on the article-

=Wednesday, Dec. 10=

Task 2: Unit Reflection on Nature versus Nurture
Respond to the following prompt: After reading and studying the nature versus nurture debate,

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