1. BIG question: is aggression human nature?

2. Evaluating theories Theories make CLAIMS about why things happen.
As scientists we must EVALUATE these claims in order to decide what to believe.
Evaluating involves asking what REASONS we have for accepting or rejecting a claim and what EVIDENCE exists to support those reasons.

3. Do you believe the evolutionary theory of aggression is true
Do you believe the evolutionary theory of aggression is true? What makes you think that?

4. Jigsaw activity - reasons to accept/reject the evolutionary view of aggression
Start in JIGSAW groups.
Break into EXPERT groups to learn about one aspect of the topic. (10 mins)
Return to JIGSAW groups to teach it to each other. (20 mins)
Individual test on the topic.

5. Evaluate the evolutionary view of human aggression.