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- 10th - 12th
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Students are introduced to the science of Psychology. They preview upcoming topics in Psychology by completing a hypothetical island cruise. They work cooperatively in decision making and problem solving activities. Full Review »
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- Higher Ed
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Students analyze efforts to keep students safe at school. They learn statistics relating to the types of crimes committed at schools. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students watch a video which chronicles the struggle to desegregate Kentucky's schools. They write a paper on a given aspect of what they saw in the video. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students discuss the history, applications and branches of social psychology and examine how social psychology research affects our lives. They discuss ethics in psychology and sound research techniques. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the discipline of developmental psychology and consider the role this science has played in understanding human life. They review major developmental psychology theories and explore the challenges of conducting research. Full Review »
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- 7th - 8th
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Students write an autobiography of the their school years. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students examine the life of a teenager from their own perspective and an adult's. In groups, they focus on the biological changes and how they are different in a girl and a boy. Individually, they write a paper about these changes and include characteristics that relate to their personality and identity. To end the lesson, they are introduced to Kohlberg's theory of Moral Reasoning and Piaget's theory of Cognitive Development. Full Review »
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- 7th - 10th
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Students write an essay discussing the balance between safety and restrictions when it comes to the placement of metal detectors in schools. They research the safety situation in their district, including discussions about safety issues and metal detectors. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students investigate the concept of violence in the community by brainstorming the idea in order to tap prior knowledge. The lesson is about creating a mind map based upon ideas about school and community violence. This allows them to see visually the opinions of others about the issue. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the Lancasterian school system during the country's formation. In groups, they identify the contributions of Noah Webster, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson and Joseph Lancaster in the educational field. They travel between stations to answer specific questions. Full Review »