LEARN NC

K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Goal 3

The learner will examine lifespan development.

Objective 3.01

Explain development as a lifelong process.

Resources aligned to this objective

Heaven or Groundhog Day?
This unit is designed to appeal to adolescents with its non-print text base, the movie Groundhog Day. The pre-viewing activities prepare students for the allusions in the movie and include cultural literacy. The teacher can pick and choose from the activities to apply the concept of personal growth. The teacher may select from activities for science, workplace ethics, music, computer competency, and English language arts. The teacher may modify any of the attachments to suit the students' needs and interests.
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 English Language Arts, Music Education, Social Studies, and Computer Technology Skills)
By Julia Millush.
Lawrence Kohlberg's Six Stages of Moral Reasoning
There are many aspects to the understanding of human behavior. The study of psychology would be incomplete without a detailed analysis of Lawrence Kohlberg's Six Stages of Moral Reasoning. It is a vital part of the different stages in the life cycle. This lesson plan will help students understand and become more aware of their own human behavior as it relates to the concept of moral reasoning.
Format: lesson plan (grade 11–12 Social Studies)
By James Mach.