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American Psychological Association

Using Psychological Perspectives to Answer Questions on Behavior

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Perspective is everything when it comes to assessing human behavior. Class members examine a series of statements and identify the perspective represented by each to demonstrate their understanding of different psychological perspectives.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Creating a Psychology News Wiki

For Teachers 7th - 12th Standards
If you're searching for a way to keep your class informed of current psychology news, this ongoing assignment is both educational and engaging. Class members locate and read a psychology article of interest, write a psychological...
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Curated OER

The Effect of Math Anxiety on Cardiovascular Homeostasis

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Using a pulse monitor, learners will measure a resting pulse, take a math test, and then measure the pulse again. They analyze the change in pulse and compare it to performance on the test. This multi-purpose lesson can be used in a...
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Curated OER

Introduction to Psychology and Sigmund Freud

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students learn about psychology.  In this unconscious mind lesson, students examine the life and theories of Sigmund Freud.  Students define psychoanalysis, the conscious mind, the unconscious mind, Freudian slips, the ego, the id, the...
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Curated OER

Psychology 1010

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students can engage in a variety of classes that can be found in a higher education Psychology class. Some of the activities include: Research new and old technology in brain imaging.Listen to lecture and take notes while forming a...
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Curated OER

Identifying Bullies

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students investigate human behavior by defining bullies.  In this psychology lesson, students read the book Just One Flick of a Finger, and discuss why bullies act out in front of other children.  Students investigate actions that can be...
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Curated OER

Larger-Than-Life Lara

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Learners explore child psychology by reading a children's book in class. In this bullying lesson plan, students read the book Larger Than Life Lara and discuss the characters and how they treat each other. Learners answer study questions...
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Curated OER

Sexual Exploitation

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students analyze psychology by completing a true or false worksheet. In this sexual health lesson, students read assigned text which dictates when it is or isn't appropriate to touch a person and what to do if you feel uncomfortable in a...
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Curated OER

Importance of Friendship

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students identify child psychology by completing a worksheet regarding friends. In this human relationship instructional activity, students discuss the characteristics that make a good friend and how to handle conflicts. Students answer...
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Curated OER

The Physiological and Psychological Development of the Adolescent

For Teachers 6th - 8th
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...
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Curated OER

Are We Scaring Ourselves to Death?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Interesting! Have your high schoolers watch this 13-minute clip from the documentay, "Are We Scaring Ourselves to Death?" It examines the fear we have as a culture about death and whether or not the media increases those fears. The focus...
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Curated OER

Conflict Resolution in 9 Easy Steps

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Students investigate student psychology by reading assigned text about nonviolence. In this conflict resolution lesson, students read nine specific steps they should take the next time they are in an argument with someone. Students...
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Curated OER

Introducing Psychology

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the concept of observable behavior. They watch someone for three to five minutes and record everything that is seen. Students must be as objective as possible, avoid any value judgments about physical appearance or...
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Curated OER

American Families

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students research psychology by participating in a role-play activity. In this human relationship lesson, students define the term "family" and read assigned text which discusses how family relationships work. Students answer study...
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Curated OER

The English Roses

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore psychology by reading a children's book in class. In this bullying lesson, students read the story The English Roses and discuss the main characters, story and setting. Students identify the moments when the main...
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Curated OER

Friendship

For Teachers 1st
First graders explore human psychology by reading a book in class. In this friendship lesson plan, 1st graders identify the benefit of friends and strong relationships while reading the book The Rainbow Fish. Students analyze the images...
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Curated OER

Looking for Love? Not Always! Exploring Human Relationships

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Learners research psychology by examining real life situations. In this human relationships lesson plan, students discuss the importance of respect among two people in a romantic relationship. Learners examine images of people in...
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Curated OER

Decision-Making

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students inquire about human psychology by completing a worksheet. In this sexual health lesson, students identify the types of decisions they will need to make in the future regarding sexual activity. Students define vocabulary terms...
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Curated OER

The Mozart Effect

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Music has been said to effect short term memory. Learners test out this hypothesis, graphing how knowledge retention in a biology classroom changes when music is played in the background. In the end, a better appreciation of the dynamics...
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Foreign Policy Research Institute

The Mind of a Terrorist: A Psychosocial Perspective

For Teachers 10th - 12th
What a great way to make a psychology lesson on personality development socio-politically relevant! Class members investigate causes of radicalism--specifically, becoming a terrorist. This resource includes background information, key...
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American Psychological Association

Statistical Significance

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Our survey says ...! High school psychology scholars analyze how people create surveys. Three different scenarios help them discover the meaning behind statistical significance. Armed with new knowledge, novice psychologists uncover what...
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Curated OER

Latent Learning

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students discuss childhood psychology by viewing a YouTube video. In this human behavior lesson, students identify latent learners and discuss reasons why some people fail to conform to society while others are quick to please everyone...
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Curated OER

Needs and Wants

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students examine the difference between psychological needs and wants to control spending.
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Curated OER

Cyclical Psychology in Japanese Culture

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students create artistic representations of various cyclical patterns after analyzing the importance of cyclical psychology in Japanese culture. This lesson can be done in an Art class or as part of a unit in a History or Language Arts...

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