2 minutes

Day 1
Topic : Understanding genetic influence on
behaviour

LO: To learn about how genetics influence

human behavior.
SC:
LO :
To learn about how
Engage 23minutes
minutes

do genetics influence Think+pair+share

human behavior.

Sc :
1. I can identify
the concepts
related to
genetics
&human
behaviour.
2. I can
understand
genetics & its
roles in
heredity
 Essential questions
LO :
To learn about how
do genetics influence
human behavior.

Sc : 1. How can an understanding of the genetic basis of

1. I can identify behavior benefit individuals and society as a
the concepts whole?
related to
genetics
2. How do variations in genes contribute to
&human differences in behavior among individuals?
behaviour.
2. I can
understand
genetics & its
roles in
heredity
LO :
To learn about how
Explore 5 minutes
In groups of 3 , research about the human
do genetics influence
human behavior. behaviors below.

Find out how genetics can influence below human

Sc :
1. I can identify
behaviours
the concepts
Group A Group C
related to
genetics Aggression Intelligence
&human
behaviour.
2. I can
understand Group B Group D
genetics & its
roles in Anxiety Altruism
heredity
compare and contrast the different behaviors and the genetic
factors that influence them
LO :
To learn about how
do genetics influence
Express
Individual task- be creative
10 minutes

human behavior.

1. Create a comic strip illustrating a scenario

Sc :
1. I can identify
where genetics play a role in a specific
the concepts behavior.
related to 2. Write a short story about a character whose
genetics
&human behavior is influenced by their genetics.
behaviour. (character should not be a student)
2. I can
understand
3. Design a poster that educates others about
genetics & its the connection between genetics and a
roles in particular behavior
heredity
LO :
To learn about how
do genetics influence
Exit ticket 2 minutes

human behavior.
Write a short summary about todays topic
Sc :
highlighting the importance of
1. I can identify understanding genetics on human
the concepts behaviour.
related to
genetics
&human
behaviour.
2. I can
understand
genetics & its
roles in
heredity
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Day 2
Topic : Nature vs nurture
LO: What role do environmental factors play in
shaping behavior?
SC:
1. I can analyze real life examples of genetic & environmental
2. I can explain the nature vs nurture debate- twin studies
LO :
What role do
Engage 5 minutes

environmental
factors play in
shaping behavior?

Sc :
1. I can analyze
real life
examples of
genetic &
environmental
2. I can explain
the nature vs
nurture
debate- twin
studies
LO :
What role do
Explore 5 minutes

environmental
factors play in
shaping behavior?

Sc :
1. I can analyze
real life
examples of
genetic &
environmental
2. I can explain
the nature vs
nurture
debate- twin
studies

https://youtu.be/BTYCv1ObZrI
LO :
What role do
Explore 5 minutes

environmental
factors play in
shaping behavior?

Sc :
1. I can analyze
real life
examples of
genetic &
environmental
2. I can explain
the nature vs
nurture
debate- twin
studies

Behaviourial
genetics
https://youtu.be/BTYCv1ObZrI
LO :
Express 15 minutes
What role do
environmental Differentiated task
factors play in Group A
shaping behavior?
In the context of the nature-nurture debate, can you
Sc : think of five traits or behaviors that is likely influenced
1. I can analyze by both genetic factors and environmental
real life experiences?
examples of
genetic & Group B
environmental To what extent do genetics and environmental factors
2. I can explain interact in shaping an individual's intelligence?
the nature vs Provide examples to support your argument.
nurture Group C
debate- twin
studies Do you believe that nature (genes) or nurture
(environment) has a stronger influence on personality
Behaviourial traits like introversion and extroversion? Give your
genetics opinion.
Genes
LO :
What role do
Evaluate 15 minutes

environmental
factors play in
shaping behavior? With reference, to the nature-nurture debate,
what role do environmental factors play in
Sc :
1. I can analyze
shaping individuals behaviour?
real life
examples of
genetic &
environmental Or
2. I can explain
the nature vs
nurture
What makes you who you are: your genes,
debate- twin your upbringing, your experiences, your
studies decisions, or something else? Explain your
Behaviourial answer with refence to nature-nurture debate
genetics
Genes
LO :
What role do
Exit ticket 2 minutes

environmental
factors play in
shaping behavior? In one or two sentences, briefly summarize
Sc :
your current understanding of the nature-
1. I can analyze nurture debate.
real life
examples of
genetic &
environmental
2. I can explain
the nature vs
nurture
debate- twin
studies

Behaviourial Thanks.
genetics
Genes
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Day 3
Topic : Genetics & personality traits
LO: To learn about the connection between
genetics &personality traits ?
SC:
1. I can identify the big five personality traits.
2. I can understand genetic basis of specific personality traits
LO :
To learn about the
Engage 5 minutes

connection between Have you ever wondered why some people

genetics
&personality traits ? seem to be natural-born leaders, while others
exude a sense of calm and empathy in every
situation?
Sc :
1. I can identify
the big five Why do some individuals embrace adventure
personality and novelty, while others thrive in
traits.
2. I can meticulously planned routines?
understand
genetic basis
of specific
personality
traits
Engage 5 minutes
 2 minutes
Essential questions
LO :
To learn about the
connection between
genetics
&personality traits ?

1. How are genetics and personality traits connected?

2. What do you think determines your personality?
Sc :
1. I can identify
the big five
personality
traits.
2. I can
understand
genetic basis
of specific
personality
traits
LO :
Explore 5 minutes
To learn about the
connection between
Group A
genetics Research about the big five personality
&personality traits ?
traits. How is the ‘OCEAN’ connected
to genetics?
Sc :
1. I can identify
the big five
personality
traits.
2. I can
Group B
understand Do genetics play a role in shyness?
genetic basis
of specific Explain with valid examples
personality
traits
LO :
To learn about the
Express 5 minutes

connection between
genetics
&personality traits ?
1. Create a "Genetic Family Tree" illustrating
the personalities of family members and
Sc : identifying potential genetic influences.
1. I can identify 2. Write a letter to a sibling discussing the
the big five
personality similarities and differences in your
traits. personalities and what you think might be
2. I can
understand
due to genetics.
genetic basis 3. Design a poster that visually represents the
of specific balance between nature (genetics) and
personality
traits nurture (environment) in shaping
personality.
 Evaluate 3marks
5 minutes
1. Choose a fictional character from a book, movie, TV
show, or any other source that you are familiar with.
2. Identify specific behaviors, actions, and characteristics of
the chosen character that relate to each of the Big Five
personality traits (Openness, Conscientiousness,
Extroversion, Agreeableness, and Neuroticism).
3. For each trait, provide at least two examples from the
character's actions or behaviors that support your
assessment. You can also mention any conflicting
behaviors if applicable.
4. Write a brief analysis of how the character's personality
traits impact their relationships, choices, and overall
storyline. Discuss how these traits contribute to the
character's development or role in the narrative.
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LO :
To learn about the
connection between
genetics
Exit ticket
&personality traits ? On your partner’s copy book, write a question
on genetics & personality traits.
Your partner must answer the question.
Sc :
1. I can identify
the big five Correct the answer and give an honest
personality feedback
traits.
2. I can
understand
genetic basis
of specific
personality
traits Thanks.