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Psychology laboratories for Microsoft Word
Virtual Human Brain Dissection
This is a virtual dissection alternative that allows students to dissect a 3D human brain, record observations, answer analysis questions on the observations and label a sheep's brain with the synonymous human brain structures. The analysis questions are mixed formats between direct questions and critical thinking concluding questions. This activity can be completed completely online or printed out for in-person instruction. It is meant to serve as an alternative method to performing a dissectio
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Reflexes & Reaction Time Lab Activities- Nervous System, Anat & Phys, no key
Updated 1/21/21!After feedback about how the lab was more about reaction time rather than reflexes, I re-vamped the lab to actually include reflexes, not just reaction time activities. These are all low-material things you can do with objects that can generally be found around the house. ------Part 1: Students test their reaction time using a ruler and a website (two different ways of testing the same idea). The website is fun- they have to tranquilize sheep. The only materials needed for Part 1
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â The BIG Anatomy & Physiology Bundle!
Psychology research methods gummy bear lab
This psychology lab can be used in the research methods or sensation and perception units. Students collect data about their ability to correctly identify gummy bear flavors while blindfolded. Notes to teacher with a supply list is included.
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10th - 12th
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Taste and Smell Lab - AP Psychology Starburst Experiment
Starburst taste and smell lab. Need 3 starbursts per student for this lab...give them out without showing them which flavors they have (put them in the hand of the first partner). Used in sensation unit
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11th - 12th
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Psychology Lab / Demo Oreo Personality Inventory
The idea behind this demo is that everything we do reveals something about our personalities.To do this demo/lab I first bought Oreos (not included) took about 5 volunteers and put them in the hall. We brought the volunteers in individually and sat them at a desk at the front of the room with 3 Oreos on a napkin. At first I gave no instructions, after a few minutes if they had not eaten a cookie I invited them to enjoy a cookie.The rest of the students used these sheets, with Cattel's traits on
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11th - 12th, Higher Education
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Memory: Sensory, Short Term, and Long Term LAB
Students LOVE this lab activity!!! They will use sensory memory while learning new names for known items. Association and Recall are at work here! Instruction sheet, Master Handout, Student Question Sheet, and Teacher Key Included. This is also fun for the teacher to walk around and assess how well they are doing!
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9th - 12th
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Psychology: Sensory Deprivation Reading & Questions (Sub Plans)
The Sensory Deprivation Reading & Questions activity is a great addition to any high school psychology class. This activity will engage students in a thought-provoking discussion about sensory deprivation and its impact on the human mind. Through a reading and series of questions, students will learn about the concept of sensory deprivation, including its potential benefits and drawbacks.The activity will also ask students to reflect on their own experiences with sensory deprivation, includi
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Psychology: Perception Unit
Brain Dissection Practical Worksheet
Allows students to investigate the brain during a dissection. Students try to identify various features of the brain, which I usually discuss in class beforehand. Students are also exposed to the ethical considerations that must be remembered when they are working with the brain of an animal.Students are exposed to terms such as parietal lobe, frontal lobe, occipital lobe, temporal lobe, cerebellum, left hemisphere, right hemisphere, spinal cord etc.I have used this resources for Year 9 Science
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8th - 11th
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Psychology: Multiple Intelligences Survey Activity
Introducing the "Multiple Intelligences Survey Activity" - a fun and interactive activity that provides high school students with insights into their individual strengths and talents.In this activity, students will complete a survey designed to assess their multiple intelligences. The survey is based on the theory of multiple intelligences developed by Howard Gardner, which suggests that individuals possess a range of cognitive abilities or intelligence, such as logical-mathematical, spatial, li
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Not Grade Specific
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Also included in:Â Psychology: Intro to Psychology Unit
Sheep Brain Dissection Handout: Tic Tac Toe
Looking for an engaging lab experience that is differentiated (modeled after the choice menu), assesses individually within groups working together on the same specimen, and is QUICK and EASY to grade? Check out this tic-tac-toe board for the Sheep Brain Dissection. Students will work in groups and choose a tic-tac-toe that is different from the others in their group. Together, the group will dissect and identify the structures in their chosen tic-tac-toes. Students will point out the structures
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Dissection Bundle
Scientific Method Experiment: Licks to the Center of the Tootsie Pop
The Scientific MethodAn extreme scientific experiment is about to solve a world question!!How many licks does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop? Students investigate how many licks and how long it takes to get to the center of the Tootsie Pop sucker. There is a student handout WITH a teacher answer key. It also walks students through simple math such as mean, median, and mode. You can adapt this as needed. Students are placed into experimental groups and watch certain videos. Compare
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6th - 12th
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Classical and Operant Conditioning Project
Project takes students through an online reading and in class quiz. Students then are asked to design their own behavior modification program. Materials also include project guidelines and rubric.
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9th - 12th
Behaviorism/Learning Method Project
In this project, students will apply their knowledge on classical and operant conditioning as they apply the methods of these two types of learning to training a dog to perform two tricks of choice.
They will document the progress of the dog's training in a video to be shown in class upon completion. Graphic organizers are included to help guide student progress as they embark on the training process. Students should see direct correlation to the Pavlov Experiments and to B.F. Skinner's exper
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10th - 12th
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Scientific Method Inquiry Mystery Tube Activity
The Mystery Tube lab is the perfect activity during the first few days of class as an introduction or a refresher of the scientific method and how to produce a basic lab report. This activity is perfect for any science class or introduction to research methods for psychology classes. Included in the package are photos and instructions for the assembly of the tube, a reproducible student lab sheet, key, and instructions for running the activity.
Students will make observations, develop a hypothe
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6th - 12th
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Psychology: Selective Attention Experiment
Do you ever wonder why we sometimes struggle to remember certain information, even if we were paying attention at the time? Our Selective Attention Experiment activity will help you explore this fascinating topic and gain a deeper understanding of how attention affects memory.In this activity, you'll work with a partner to describe a person to them, including their appearance, personality, and other details. Then, you'll switch to a different topic before returning to the original topic and aski
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Psychology 2: Memory Unit
Psychology: Jelly Belly Experiment Activity
The Jelly Belly Experiment Activity is a fun and interactive activity that allows high school psychology students to apply their knowledge of research methods and data collection. In this activity, students will be given a bag of Jelly Belly jelly beans, and they will be asked to guess the flavor of each jelly bean without looking at the packaging.After the students have made their guesses, they will record their data on a table provided in the activity. This table will include columns for the j
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Psychology: Perception Unit
Piaget Task Conservation
This is a take-home project. I assign it to AP kids as summer work but regular psychology kids as a field trip to a first grade class. One fun way to do it is to join up via Google Meets with a few 1st graders and do the experiments or to partner with a 1st grade class! It is one of my students favorite activities of the year!
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Chapter 3 Lab- Analyzing Material Culture
- A mini activity/lab for sociology students to discover where they stand in our material culture- Coincides with my Chapter 3 Culture unit but can be used as a stand alone lab-A great way to get to know you students more, have some, fun and learn
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9th - 12th
Also included in:Â Intro to Sociology - Chapter 3 Bundle - Culture
Structure of a Neuron: Guided Notes + Modeling Activity
This is a two day lesson that can be done in the classroom or from home. One day 1, the students watch my video & take notes about the structure of a neuron & the function of each part. They look over the rubric for the modeling activity & start to plan their model. On day 2 they build & explain their model.The lesson includes:The student handoutThe link to the video (available free on YouTube)The teacher key to the notesA rubric for grading the student modelsTips on facilita
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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Ethogram Lab Unit & Template
This product includes a definitions chart and data tables for two types of ethogram data. Each of these are ready to use or may be modified for a specific topic or class. A unit plan outline is also provided, which explains how these worksheets can be implemented over three lessons and a summative assessment. They were developed for use in a high school animal studies elective, but are equally suited for psychology or other life science electives.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Bouba-Kiki Psychology Experiment
One of the most amazing things humans can do is use language to communicate. Humans have evolved the ability to use language over many thousands of years, resulting in many languages being spoken around the world today. How did our ability to use language evolve? Where did the first use of language come from? One idea is that the first use of language represented sounds that became linked to concepts through usage. Eventually these meaningful sounds became more complex in structure and more dive
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8th - 11th
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Also included in:Â Science Research Elective Curriculum!
Psychology: Optical Illusions Assignment
The Optical Illusions Assignment is a great activity for high school psychology students who want to explore the fascinating world of perception and illusions. In this activity, students will begin by reading a brief summary of the importance of illusions in psychology, and how they can be used to gain insight into the way people see and interpret the world around them.Once students have a good understanding of what illusions are and why they matter, they will be given a selection of optical ill
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Psychology: Perception Unit
Psychology: Echolocation Experiment Activity
The Echolocation Experiment Activity is a fun and interactive way for high school psychology students to explore the fascinating world of echolocation. During this activity, students will learn about how some animals, like bats and dolphins, use echolocation to navigate and locate objects in their environment.Students will participate in an echolocation experiment where they will guess the distance of an object and the differences between objects using only sound waves. They will also have the o
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Psychology: Perception Unit
Psychology: Selective Perception Experiment Activity
The Selective Perception Experiment Activity is a great way for high school psychology students to learn about how our perceptions can influence the way we see the world around us. In this activity, students will participate in a lab where they will observe and record their perceptions of someone in the class.The activity will begin with a brief introduction to the concept of selective perception and how it can affect our interactions with others. Students will then participate in the lab where
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Psychology: Perception Unit
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