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A Career in Psychology ActivityA Career in Psychology Activity
Publisher
American Psychological Association
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9th - 12th
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Social Studies & History
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A Career in Psychology

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Could you have a future therapist in your high school Psychology classroom? Find out by assigning the class to complete an activity where they discover more information about what a career in psychology looks like. Resources they view include considering different majors, reading an undergraduate guidebook, and using a career resource online. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

child psychology, careers, science careers

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • After scholars complete the activity, provide them with more detail about various careers through a video
  • Assign pupils to shadow psychology career professionals, or ask the professionals to come present a day in the life at school

Classroom Considerations

  • Although not all resources require Internet access, it is best if students have capable devices

Pros

  • Interactive nature actively engages high schoolers
  • Builds media literacy skills 

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RH.9-10.7 RH.11-12.7

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