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Conflict and Communication
Pupils brainstorm the common causes of conflict. For this psychology lesson, students discuss effective ways to respond to conflict situations. They evaluate how they communicate their wants and needs to others.
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Primary Content Area: Psychology/Counseling
Students explore the concept of a friendship in order to better understand the characteristics that are common to all of them. The use of literature is used in order to provide context for the lesson.
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The Science of Psychology
Students explain the differences between psychology, pseudoscience and popular opinion. In groups, they describe, compare and contrast the various biological and cognitive perspectives in the field. Using the internet, they describe the...
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Challenging Yourself
Young scholars design a one-day challenge, try to do it, and then write about it. It could be giving up sweets, going for a three-mile run or being nicer to a sibling. They compose a writing piece describing their experience from taking...
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Effective Parent/Student/Teacher Communication
Sixth graders engage in a instructional activity which address the concerns and issues around new 6th grade students arriving at middle school. They, parents and teachers use this strategy to effectuate good communication.
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Moral Development and Gender
Students participate in a class discussion about moral development based on Kohlberg's and Gilligan's moral orientations.