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- 6th - 12th
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Students read "Shooting at School Leaves 2 Dead and 13 Hurt" in the New York Times online. They explore their own thoughts and emotions about school violence in the wake of the March 5, 2001 school shooting in Santee, California. Full Review »
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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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- 9th - 12th
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Students ruminate about their future and preparation for life beyond high school. They begin the process of decision making regarding their own goals and objectives. 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 in a high school remedial English class read "Of Mice and Men". In groups, they develop their own definition of intelligence and discover how it is used in language. They use the internet to research the body and mind connection and discover how nutrition and drugs affect the brain. To end the lesson, they expand on the definition of intelligence to include more than good grades. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students discuss the options when finding out they are pregnant in middle school or high school. In groups, they research the history of abortion along with the complications that can arise. As a class, they discuss the reasons why the man might want the women to have an abortion. To end the lesson, they identify the issues of having intercourse at such a young age. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine personality and personality tests before taking a portions of the Myers-Briggs Personality Survey. They discuss the results of test in psychology class. 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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- 7th - 8th
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Students reflect on their academic improvement plans. They recognize the importance of staying in school. In addition, they ahead to high school and examine the courses they should take, particularly "gate-keeper" and advanced courses. Full Review »
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- 10th
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Students review academic improvement plans and discuss steps they have already taken to improve their academic performance. They update their academic portfolios and discuss any coursework needs they may have. They also discuss college financial aid options that are available to them once they graduate high school. Full Review »

