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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Analyzing Literature via Literature Circles

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Introduce literature circles with Roland Smith's novels. Your seventh graders will see the activity modeled as you read The Three Little Pigs together and apply the format to a Roland Smith novel of their choice. The lesson includes...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Intelligence

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this psychology worksheet, students complete a 5 short answer quiz on intelligence. They identify evidence on hereditary influences on intelligence.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Intelligence

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this psychology worksheet, learners answer 10 multiple choice questions related to intelligence, IQ and heritability of certain traits.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Understanding Inuit Quajimajatuqangit (IQ)

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Pupils research the six principles that support IQ.  In this IQ lesson plan, students work in small groups to create a skit that depicts how one's IQ relates to everyday life.
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Activity
Indiana University

Indiana University: Louis L. Thurstone (1938)

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a profile of psychometrician Louis L. Thurstone. Provides information on his education, career, major contributions to psychology, ideas and interests, and publications.
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Article
Kidsource OnLine

Kid Source on Line: Giftedness and the Gifted: What's It All About?

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Offers a description of giftedness and the gifted child. Lists the general characteristics to tell if a child is gifted, an in-depth definition that explains what exactly giftedness is, and some words on the concept of intelligence.
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Study Guide
PBS

Pbs Teachers:secrets of the Sat

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Research the history of the SAT and the claims on what it actually measures, and determine the utility of the SAT in evaluating a student's capabilities and college potential. Investigate stereotypes in the test's questions and scoring.
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Online Course
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Psychology: Intelligence

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Virtual learning course in which students explore the abstract concept of Intelligence. Students can watch a presentation, read informational text, and participate with interactive learning material.
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Handout
Other

Nova Southeastern University: Charles Spearman

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Details the life and work of Charles Spearman. Sections include: Spearman and the Army, Educational and Professional Background, Contributions to the Testing Enterprise, Published Works.
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Study Guide
PBS

Pbs Teachers:secrets of the Sat

For Students 9th - 10th
Research the history of the SAT and the claims on what it actually measures, and determine the utility of the SAT in evaluating a student's capabilities and college potential. Investigate stereotypes in the test's questions and scoring.
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Activity
Other

Alley dog.com: Intelligence

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site traces the historical development of intelligence tests and gives profiles of the different IQ tests that have been developed throughout time.
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Activity
PBS

Pbs: Pioneer in Intelligence Testing

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site, which is provided for by PBS, gives a brief summary of Alfred Binet's major contributions to intelligence testing.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: Animal Einsteins: Who Needs Words, Anyway?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Explore the theory that animals can learn to comprehend abstract concepts by observing to see if specific animal calls are associated with specific actions. Use scientific observation and record-keeping to collect and analyze data.