Using the Adolescence stage, Identify the age ranges within the stage and the major physical, linguistic, and cognitive milestones (e.g. speaks in complete sentences, understands and follows two- and three-step directions).

• Provide 2-3 examples of inherited/genetic and acquired/learned characteristics that could be present in the selected developmental period (nature versus nurture).
• Describe the learning needs children will have based on the milestones and characteristics of the selected developmental period.
• Provide three research-based strategies that caregivers and/or educators can use to support development at this stage.