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Indiana University

World Literature: "One Evening in the Rainy Season" Shi Zhecun

For Teachers 12th
Did you know that modern Chinese literature “grew from the psychoanalytical theory of Sigmund Freud”? Designed for a world literature class, seniors are introduced to “One Evening in the Rainy Season,” Shi Zhecun’s stream of...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Spelling Exercise: Affect or Effect

For Students 5th - 9th
Fifteen example sentences need to be completed with either affect or effect. This printable exercise focuses on a discrete skill and could accomplish the mission if your class struggles with this particular distinction. Answer key is...
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Interactive
Open Colleges

Your Brain Map: Strategies for Accelerated Learning

For Students 9th - 12th
The brain is a complex organ with many different structures and functions. An interactive diagram allows learners to explore the different structures while pop-ups describe their functions. Secondary interactives show the structures of...
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Curated OER

Exploring Learned and Innate Behavior

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the differences between learned and innate behavior among humans and monkeys. They complete an assignment and read articles about two studies, which used similar test methods to show that infants and monkeys share an...
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Curated OER

Lesson: Paul Chan: Tree of Life

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Paul Chan's work has been known to show the cycle of change. Learners explore the concept of change by analyzing his work and reading the poem "For Which it Stands." They consider symbolism, communication, art, and society as they use...
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Curated OER

Exploring Learned and Innate Behavior

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Compare and contrast learned and innate behaviors between humans and primates. Your biology class members read articles and participate in discussions about the use of tools and communication methods. That's about it, you'll probably...
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Curated OER

This Is Your Brain on Pot

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore the causes and effects of marijuana addiction and research how THC affects different areas of the brain. They synthesize their knowledge by creating print advertisements that inform teenagers about the physiologic danger...
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Curated OER

The Story of an Old Piano

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students read excerpts from The Story of an Old Piano. They choose a personal object and write paragraphs from the object's point of view. Their stories can be bound for the class library.
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Curated OER

Writing Up a Spanish Storm: Using Creative Thinking for Creative Writing

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students in a Spanish class are introduced to the techniques of creative writing. In groups, they focus on the pre-writing section of creative writing and keep a folder of their works throughout the lesson. They end the lessons by...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Naturral Born Robots: Robots Have Feelings Too

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore robotics. They design a simple device that simulates a human arm lifting a mass. Students test the strength of their arm. Students discuss artificial intelligence.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Through the Eyes of Al McIntosh

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine World War II through the eyes of local journalists such as Al McIntosh. As a class, they discuss how stories about the war affects the public back at home. In groups, they compare and contrast how newspapers reported...
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Interactive
Curated OER

The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien

For Students 9th - 12th
For this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 13 multiple choice questions based on The Things They Carried. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Curated OER

The Holocaust: Survival Stories

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students use survival stories as the theme for written assignments and a photography presentation.
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Curated OER

Left and Right Brains

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students research the part of the brain known as the corpus callosum. The part of the brain that connects the left and right brain, students investigate its functions and how data passes from one side to another.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Feelings On Japanese Internment

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students listen to the story, "The Bracelet" and evaluate with other class members right and wrong actions. They create a watercolor painting that describes how the book made them feel and discuss their feelings with the rest of the class.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Breaking News English: Brazil Votes on Gun Ban

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, learners read "Brazil Votes on Gun Ban," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Article
Other

Educational Psychology Interactive:information Processing Approach to Cognition

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Discusses the different models of information processing and the basic principles accepted in cognitive psychology. Outlines the different types of memory, and the principles of concept formation. Also provides a table listing examples...
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Activity
BBC

Bbc: Sleep: Face Memory Test

For Students 9th - 10th
This test assesses your temporal memory, or how long ago something happened. Try to determine if tiredness affects this type of memory. Following the test, find out some information about memory and sleep. This test takes about 15...
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Article
Seeker

Seeker: Creating False Memories in Mice

For Students 9th - 10th
Article reports on a study in which scientists implanted false memories in the minds of rats. Includes a video.
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Unit Plan
CommonLit

Common Lit: Text Sets: Psychology and the Mind

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The mind has fascinated and mystified humans for millennia. Delve into the science behind the brain with these works on philosophy, foundational psychology, and scientific studies. This collection includes 61 Grade-Leveled texts (6-12)...
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Interactive
Wisc-Online

Wisc Online: Psychology: Brain & Behaviour

For Students 9th - 10th
Test your speed in this game reviewing brain and behavior terms and concepts.
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Activity
National Institutes of Health

Spatial Short Term Memory Pinpointed in Brain

For Students 9th - 10th
Examine this press release to understand methods used in the science of psychology to pinpoint functions of the brain.
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Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: What Is Deja Vu? What Is Deja Vu?

For Students 9th - 10th
There are over 40 theories that attempt to explain the phenomenon of deja vu. Michael Molina explains how neuroimaging and cognitive psychology have narrowed down the theories that could explain that feeling you're having, again. [3:55]
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Handout
Sonoma State University

Sonoma State University: Alfred Adler's Individual Psychology

For Students 9th - 10th
Gives biographical overview and explanations of Adler's theories.

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