Nature+vs+nurture

Look at the glossary in your textbook and discuss as a class.
 * What is a characteristic?**

You have 3 minutes. In small groups try to think of as many characteristics as possible. Roughly write down a list so you don't forget. For each decide is it:
 * Brainstorming**
 * determined by genetics, i.e. inherited from your parents
 * shaped by the environment you live in
 * influenced by both your genetics and the environment

Your title for the table is "Nature vs. Nurture"
 * Now let's summarise your work:**

Draw a table outline as below. Remember the reason column will have to be much larger than the others. environment or both? ||= The reason for your choice is ||
 * = Characteristic ||= Determined by genetics,

Together as a class complete the table:
 * Each group will take turns to fill in a row of the table
 * Discuss as a class whether you think each contribution was correct
 * Now together correct if necessary and fill in the reason column
 * How well did your group do?