Psyched 2 Teach

An interactive and very independent analysis of AP Psychology's "Hunger Motivation" topic. Aligns with AP Psychology Topic 4.6 Includes biological, psychological, and social-cultural analysis of Hunger! Also includes some Skill 3/ Data Interpretation questions.

Such a fun and interactive whole-class activity! Students meet up with different "potential roommates" & decide if their Big 5 Personality trait matchup would be a SUCCESS or a STRUGGLE! Excellent for both AP Psychology and Regular Psychology. ***SEE BUNDLE for corresponding worksheet that students complete while rotating with different partners!

Students can complete individually or in groups of 2 or 4. 2 Experiments on Conformity and 2 on Obedience. Students analyze the purpose, procedure, and results of the experiments. Students make real-world connections

A student favorite! A thoughtful, meaningful, and introspective positive psychology lesson! Students apply Carl Rogers "Humanistic" Approach to their personality. Includes terms like Unconditional Positive Regard and Self-Actualization. Page one is UPR and page two is a self-actualization VISION board!

*Accompanying worksheet for Big 5 Roommate Matchup activity! Such a fun and interactive whole-class activity! Students meet up with different "potential roommates" & decide if their Big 5 Personality trait matchup would be a SUCCESS or a STRUGGLE! Excellent for both AP Psychology and Regular Psychology. ***SEE BUNDLE for corresponding teacher slideshow that provides directions and prompts for students to answer when they rotate to different partners!

Students will analyze toys (from ToysRUs website) from each of Jean Piaget's 4 stages of Cognitive Development. They will have to justify their answers with evidence. Excellent for both AP and Regular levels of Psychology!

Students can complete individually or with a partner. Students have choice between 3 different videos to choose from for each topic: Conformity and Obedience. Students analyze the purpose, procedure, and results of the experiments. Students make real-world connections on the greater implications of these topics. Excellent for Regular or AP Psychology. Also great civics or leadership lesson.

Students can work alone, with a partner, or in a group of 4. 4 different articles + analysis questions on the topic of STRESS.

A favorite activity! Students will put their gummy bears into various social psychology "scenes" to apply social psychology terminology. Worksheet is organized by group-alike terms and ready to go!

Student "Choice Board" for Therapies and Treatments. Covers all of the major psychotherapies and biomedical. Student-centered and great for critical thinking and independent learning!Organized, aesthetic, and ready-to-use immediately! Great for both Regular Psychology and AP Psychology. *See my bundle for a slide deck to introduce the content AND a Biomedical Choice Board!

A student-centered assignment in which students will analyze mini-case studies of people with Schizophrenia. This is designed to be both clinical and empathetic. It includes an interpersonal reflection question as a closure. Entire assignment and activity is aligned to College Board standards. It is clear, aesthetically pleasing, organized, and ready to be used instantly! Check out my Schizophrenia Slidedeck that is a great lead-in prior to this activity!

A great INTRO or REVIEW assignment for students to "Get to Know" the Multiple Choice section of the AP Psychology National Exam. Teaches and practices Science Skill 1: Concept Application, Skill 2: Research Methods, and Skill 3: Data Interpretation. Organized, aesthetically pleasing, and ready-to-use immediately!

Have a guilt-free movie day where students are truly practicing psychology concept application skills while watching the film, "Zootopia." Students will practice AP Psychology/Regular Psychology skill of concept application. This movie analysis includes definitions, a writing template with sentence starters, as well as a rubric for easy teacher grading.

Have a guilt-free movie day where students are truly practicing concept application skills while watching the film, "Matilda." and analyzing Developmental Psychology concepts! Students will practice AP Psychology/Regular Psychology skill of concept application within the Unit of Development. This movie analysis is organized, clean-cut, and ready to go!

Great for both AP Psychology and Regular Psychology! Clinical/ Mental and Physical Health Unit. Introduce the 5th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) with an in-depth analysis of one specific psychological disorder: Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. *Includes a link to the DSM's diagnostic criteria of ADHD. Students will read the actual DSM-5! This assignment is organized, aesthetic, easy-to-follow and ready for immediate use!

Geared for Advanced Placement Psychology and Regular Psychology. BUT, is appropriate for MANY social science, health, and science classes that want to focus on the problems associated with smartphones and social media! Bio-Psycho-Social analysis of the film, The Social Dilemma, which can be found for free online AND via Netflix! Assignment is aesthetically pleasing, organized, and ready-to-use immediately! *See BUNDLE for all Psychology movies + guides!

Student "Choice Board" for Biomedical Treatments. Covers psychopharmacology, brain stimulation techniques, and the lobotomy. Student-centered and great for critical thinking and independent learning!Organized, aesthetic, and ready-to-use immediately! Great for both Regular Psychology and AP Psychology. *See my bundle for a slide deck to introduce the content AND a Psychotherapy Choice Board!

Psychology's Clinical/ Mental Health Unit. Student-centered and great for critical thinking and independent learning! Allows students to delve deeper into the symptoms, causes, and treatments of specific phobias of their choice. Also covers Exposure Therapy. Organized, aesthetic, and ready-to-use immediately! Great for both Regular Psychology and AP Psychology.

Have a guilt-free movie day where students are truly practicing concept application skills while watching the film, "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" and analyzing Personality unit concepts! Students will practice AP Psychology/Regular Psychology skill of concept application within the AP/ Regular Psychology Unit of Personality. This movie analysis is organized, clean-cut, and ready to go!

This project is called "Houses of Understanding" and can be used as a Disorders/Treatment/ Clinical Psychology project OR a final exam OR an end-of-year project! Students choose one disorder to research, complete a research template, and create a physical "house" that becomes symbolic for the disorder's potential causes, risks, symptoms, treatments, and hope and resilience! It combines creativity with critical thinking and has an overall objective of creating empathy and understanding around th