Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Psychology: Biological Foundations

For Students 9th - 10th
Virtual learning course on human biology and brain function and how it affects our behaviors. Extensive collection of engaging materials, assignments, and activities for review.
Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: The Brains Behind 'Where's Waldo?'

For Students 9th - 10th
What makes you notice someone in a crowd? Why do some things stand out, while others melt into the background? In this experiment you can investigate the psychology of how things get noticed, by studying how our brains perform a visual...
Activity
National Institutes of Health

Spatial Short Term Memory Pinpointed in Brain

For Students 9th - 10th
Examine this press release to understand methods used in the science of psychology to pinpoint functions of the brain.
eBook
Other

Psych Web: Psychology: An Introduction: Chapter Three: States of Consciousness

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses in detail what consciousness is, its function, how scientists study it, and four different states of consciousness, including sleep, hypnosis, meditation, and psychoactive drugs. Includes comprehension questions throughout.
Primary
York University

Classics in the History of Psychology: Principles of Psychology by William James

For Students 9th - 10th
Complete volumes of the two volumes of this work are available for study.
Handout
Other

Northwestern Univ.: The Personality Project Overview

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview of studies underway that are attempting to ascertain the relationship of behavior and personality to brain function.
Unit Plan
OpenStax

Open Stax: Anatomy & Physiology: The Mental Status Exam

For Students 9th - 10th
Students understand the relationship of mental status exam results to cerebral functions in the cerebral cortex.
Online Course
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Risk Factors for Bipolar Disorder

For Students 9th - 10th
Examined are factors that increase the risks of bipolar disorder: psychological, environmental, genetic, neuro chemical, and difference in brain structure and function.