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The Concept of Identity Lesson 4: The Psychological Approach
Readers apply Sigmund Freud's theories of the unconscious mind and the psychological approach to literary criticism to analyze and evaluate the relationship between two characters in A Separate Peace.
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Identifying Bullies
Students investigate human behavior by defining bullies. For 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...
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Larger-Than-Life Lara
Students explore child psychology by reading a children's book in class. In this bullying instructional activity, students read the book Larger Than Life Lara and discuss the characters and how they treat each other. Students answer...
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Sexual Exploitation
Learners analyze psychology by completing a true or false worksheet. In this sexual health activity, 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...
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Importance of Friendship
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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The Physiological and Psychological Development of the Adolescent
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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Conflict Resolution in 9 Easy Steps
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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American Families
Young scholars 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. Young scholars answer...
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The English Roses
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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Friendship
First graders explore human psychology by reading a book in class. In this friendship instructional activity, 1st graders identify the benefit of friends and strong relationships while reading the book The Rainbow Fish. Students analyze...
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All About Me Lesson
Students explore psychology by writing about themselves. In this personality lesson, students answer a list of questions that help analyze their own traits and history. Students create a personal "All About Me" book which they share with...
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Looking for Love? Not Always! Exploring Human Relationships
Students research psychology by examining real life situations. In this human relationships instructional activity, students discuss the importance of respect among two people in a romantic relationship. Students examine images of people...
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Decision-Making
Students inquire about human psychology by completing a worksheet. In this sexual health lesson plan, students identify the types of decisions they will need to make in the future regarding sexual activity. Students define vocabulary...
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Lesson: Nikhil Chopra: Performing Memory
Film imitates life; that's what they say. Using performance theory to tie the lesson plan together, learners attempt to understand memory and daily rituals as seen in art, film, and life. They read two chapters from the book, watch the...
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Character Attributes in Writing
Third graders analyze the importance of characters in fiction writing and performances. For this theatre lesson, 3rd graders identify the important characteristics of a fictional character and how to portray a character through many...
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Latent Learning
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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Psychology: Blotting It from My Mind
Students research Rorschach and other personality assessment tests in order to determine if they feel these tests are used appropriately in our society today.
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Invention at Play Family Activities Guide
Students explore child psychology by participating in an interactive children's game. For this child relationship lesson, students identify playtime as the key ingredient to have a child become intellectually and creatively motivated in...
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Party, Party, Party!
Learners explore social situations by participating in a role play activity. In this student psychology lesson, students identify the different social situations they will enjoy as they grow older including weddings, housewarming...
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Trustworthy Reputation
Seventh graders explore psychology by writing reflections about quotations. In this human behavior lesson, 7th graders read a list of famous quotes about trust by men such as Benjamin Franklin and William Shakespeare. Students complete a...
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Student Self-Esteem
Students investigate human psychology by completing a worksheet in class. In this self-esteem lesson, students identify the importance of confidence in life situations and discuss why they should feel good about themselves. Students...
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A False Rumor About Brittany
Students read about student psychology by completing a worksheet. In this conflict management lesson, students read a fictional situation and analyze how rumors are started, whom they really hurt and how to stop one once it has been...
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Analyzing the Content of a Model Essay: “How Ha’s Mother Is Turned ‘Inside Out’”
What are the psychological and emotional effects associated with being a refugee? Scholars consider the question by reading and analyzing an essay, "How Ha's Mother is Turned 'Inside Out.'" Once finished, they engage in a whole-class...
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Using Citations in a Research Paper
As a prequel to a research assignment, class members explore writing citations in the modern Language Association (MLA) and American Psychological Association (APA) formats. In pairs, or individually, researchers use books and magazines...
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