Extra Assignment

National Geographic Special on Feral Children Watch and write --Pick at least one child, how did their time in isolation affect the child and their development? What happens to them? What are your thoughts on this video? You may compare or discuss these with the Genie video and Anna/Isablelle cases.

Nature Nurture #4

View the video about Genie, a feral child. What does this say about the influence of nature and nurture on development?

Nature VS Nurture #3

This video shows kids conceived from a "genius sperm bank." http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHOes6jtfo0

What do you think? Are they geniuses? Is genius hereditary? Explain!!! Give your thoughts and opinions with examples from the video.

Nature VS Nurture #2

Watch the video about two twins separated at birth.

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Twins: Is it All in the Genes? Nature vs. Nurture

Dr. Nancy Segal has studied reunited twins for more than 30 years. With Lisa Ling acting as her research assistant, together they interview twins Linda and Doreen, who spent 35 years apart. The results of their interviews will help science understand the effects of nature vs. nurture on traits present in each twin.

What does this video make you think about the impact of environment on personality? The impact of heredity?

Nature VS Nurture #1

1. Describe what the debate is 2. Give examples of what is affected by heredity/genetics 3. Give examples of what is affected by environment 4. What do you think?