This is a FULL unit based on non-fiction texts concerning the growth of social media and it's impact on the world, people, mental health, etc. The entire unit is editable so you can adjust as needed for your classroom and pacing. This lasts approximately 3 weeks depending on how long you give students for the essay. Everything you need is included!Students will be completely engaged as they watch The Social Dilemma, breaking down how Social Media platforms are manipulating them every day. Some s
Understand the discipline of psychology using various perspectives and research methods: Evaluate psychological research studies in terms of methods, sampling techniques, history, ethics, and generalization.Students will read and answer questions on the devasting “Tuskegee Experiment: The Infamous Syphilis Study” by Elizabeth Nix accessed through History.com. This experiment really highlights the unfortunate study that used the placebo effect without telling their patients. I use this study to e
As we move through the Lifespan (adolescents to adulthood section) unit in Psychology we start to look at and analyzing the aging mind. As people age, certain disease can have an impact on their brain. Alzheimer’s Disease is a condition that destroys a person’s ability to think, remember, relate to others, and care for herself or himself. This website explores the disease further. You can use this easily for sub plans or as part of the unit! This WebQuest has 5 different parts. Students will fo
This worksheet is designed to be used with a Myers Briggs and Jung typology test. The link to an online version of the test is provided in the worksheet. This guide offers a pre-assessment and post-assessment for students to truly understand their test results. It also includes an extended learning section for students who want to delve deeper into their personal analyses. This project lends itself really well to extension projects as it sets the foundation for personal assessment and personal
A webquest specifically for Psychology students studying neuroscience/neurobiology. Topics covered include: split-brain, aphasia, cortex areas, the brain and music, yawning, and neuro disorders (stroke, MS, etc).
This webquest has students take three different quizzes and answer questions based on the quizzes. Each quiz assesses different things, from creativity to Chinese history. It is a great lead-in to a discussion on intelligence and standardized tests. **I distribute this electronically.**