Environmental and Genetic Growth Factors - FREE Video Worksheet - Middle School Science & Biology

Standards:

TEKS: 

• 6.12.A
• 7.5.G
• 7.13.A
• BIO.5.A

NGSS: 

• MS-LS1-7

 

What's Covered?: 

✅ How genetic factors provide the blueprint for growth

✅ How environmental factors influence growth and development

✅ The interaction between nature (genes) and nurture (environment)

✅ Examples of growth factors: nutrition, hormones, exercise, and health

✅ Why identical twins can develop differently

✅ How growth patterns vary during different life stages

✅ What happens when growth factors are disrupted

 

What will the students be doing?

● Students will be given either a printed or digital handout to record answers on.

● Either individually or as a class watch the video

● Then, they will use the video and their own knowledge to answer the questions.

● Use questions to spark discussions and apply information beyond the page!