Psychology

Students analyze the Chief Clerk's dialogue and how he uses corporate language to minimize Gregor's humanity and maximize his perceived 'laziness'.

Students analyze the arrival of the Chief Clerk and the immediate shift from familial concern to corporate suspicion. Focus on the theme of 'The Firm' as a dehumanizing force.

A comprehensive review of the course concepts applied to complex logic problems. Includes the course Posttest.

Analyzing statistics for reliability, sample size, and representative quality, while identifying the misuse of averages and partial claims.

Identifying fallacies that bypass logic to target emotions: scare tactics, flattery, peer pressure, and appeals to pity.

Developing the skills to assess the validity and reasonableness of evidence, and ensuring explanations are relevant and testable.

Recognizing errors in inductive logic: hasty generalizations, biased generalizations, and non sequiturs.

A deep dive into common logical errors: Slippery Slope, Circular Reasoning, Ad Hominem, Red Herring, and the Straw Man.

Evaluating source reliability by recognizing bias, determining levels of expertise, and understanding the specific challenges of eyewitness testimony.

Analyzing how language is used to influence: euphemisms, dysphemisms, and the subtle power of biased questioning.

Building logical conclusions from evidence and identifying causal relationships, including 'post hoc' and 'chicken or the egg' errors.

The mechanics of deductive reasoning: identifying premises and conclusions, and assessing the overall structure of a formal argument.

Focuses on identifying the core issues of complex problems, breaking them into manageable parts, and prioritizing components for effective resolution.

Establishes the foundation of critical thinking by distinguishing between reason and emotion, and fact versus opinion (thinking vs. knowing). Includes the course Pretest.

An exploration of the legal complexities of police interrogations and the psychological impact of media-driven forensic expectations on modern courtrooms.

A deep dive into the psychology of collective behavior, examining how individuals lose their sense of self in a crowd. Students analyze historical examples from the 1692 Salem Witch Trials, the French Revolution, and modern social media to understand the triggers and consequences of mob mentality.

Students investigate the neurobiology of ADHD through metaphorical frameworks, challenging the traditional 'deficit' model of the disorder and exploring the social model of disability.

Students explore the Yerkes-Dodson Law through the lens of memory formation and retrieval. They analyze how moderate stress aids encoding while high stress inhibits recall, applying these concepts to real-world scenarios.

Put instructional designs to the test in a peer-teaching environment. Students attempt to learn new skills from peer tutorials and evaluate the effectiveness of the modeling based on their reproduction success.

Apply psychological principles to instructional design. Students reverse-engineer effective modeling to script and storyboard a tutorial video that maximizes attention and retention for their viewers.

A comprehensive assessment covering developmental domains, brain growth, major ECE theorists, and strategies for supporting young children's self-concept and identity.

This lesson uses a relatable analogy of a candy store tantrum to introduce the complex historical concept of appeasement, helping students understand why giving in to aggression can lead to greater conflict.

Students explore Erikson’s 'Trust vs. Mistrust' and innate temperament styles. They synthesize their learning by creating a caregiver guide tailored to different infant temperaments to foster secure attachment.

Students examine the foundational research of Harry Harlow and Mary Ainsworth to understand the nature of attachment. They analyze the Strange Situation procedure to identify secure and insecure attachment styles.

This lesson covers the progression of infant communication from babbling to telegraphic speech. Students debate the theories of Noam Chomsky and B.F. Skinner regarding language acquisition and its roots in biology versus environment.

Learners investigate Jean Piaget’s sensorimotor stage, focusing on object permanence and the shift from reflexive action to intentional thought. Students design simple experiments to test cognitive milestones in infants.

Students track the cephalocaudal and proximodistal trends in infant motor development and examine developmental norms. They explore how biological maturation provides the framework for cognitive exploration through a hands-on physical restriction activity.

Students synthesize findings into a professional report and argue for evidence-based interventions.

Students analyze long-term data sets to identify significant trends and distinguish them from random outliers.

Focuses on metrics like frequency, intensity, and duration to quantify behavioral changes.

Introduction to the Antecedent-Behavior-Consequence framework for understanding behavioral context.

Students practice writing objective descriptions of behavior, distinguishing between what they see and how they interpret it.

A culminating project where students design and implement a self-managed behavior modification plan using operant conditioning techniques.

Explores fixed vs. variable and ratio vs. interval schedules of reinforcement and their impact on behavioral persistence and extinction.

Focuses on the method of successive approximations (shaping) and behavior chaining through a hands-on 'clicker trainer' simulation.

Breaks down the four quadrants of operant conditioning, helping students distinguish between positive/negative reinforcement and punishment using real-world scenarios.

Introduces students to the Law of Effect and the core principles of B.F. Skinner’s operant conditioning through a 'Hot and Cold' game demonstration.

Students apply their knowledge to design ethical behavior modification plans for real-world scenarios. They analyze the ethical implications of 'nudging' and behavioral control in society.

Hands-on exploration of shaping and successive approximations. Students practice training behaviors using reinforcement signals and discuss how complex behaviors are built from simple steps.

Students simulate and analyze fixed and variable reinforcement schedules (ratio and interval). They investigate response rates and resistance to extinction, comparing real-world examples like gambling and salary work.

Analyze the impact of New Deal programs like the CCC and WPA on Minnesota's infrastructure and natural landscape.

Explore the unique challenges faced by rural communities, focusing on the Dust Bowl and farm foreclosures in Minnesota.

Examine the rise of Hoovervilles, breadlines, and unemployment in major cities like Minneapolis and St. Paul.

Investigate the causes of the 1929 Stock Market Crash and its immediate ripple effects across the American and Minnesotan economies.

This lesson explores the psychological factors and interrogation techniques that lead to confessions, with a specific focus on why innocent suspects might confess to crimes they didn't commit.

Exploration of the deportation process and the concept of dehumanization through a "Suitcase" simulation and small group movement activity.

Introduction to the setting of Sighet and the key figures in Eliezer's life before the Holocaust, using a movement-based gallery walk to engage students with ADHD/SLD.

A high school child development lesson using a jigsaw strategy to explore Piaget's four stages of cognitive development, featuring expert research and peer-to-peer teaching.

Students evaluate the 'Nature vs. Nurture' debate regarding susceptibility to addiction through a video analysis and a Socratic seminar.

A high school psychology lesson focusing on how mental health conditions, specifically teen depression, manifest physically through somatic symptoms. Students track academic sources in a video and compare simplified media explanations with primary source abstracts.

Students analyze the historical emergence of the 'teenager' as a demographic in the 1940s and redesign classic archetypes for a modern context using the Archie comics as a case study.

Students will analyze how authoritarian regimes use media to maintain control, specifically focusing on Mussolini's Italy. They will use the 'See-Think-Wonder' protocol to deconstruct historical propaganda and create 'Counter-Propaganda' that reveals the reality behind fascist messaging.

A synthesis project where students map out their values and psychological goals to construct a vision for their future self.

Examining the shift from caregiver dependence to adolescent autonomy through case studies and Socratic discussion.

Investigating the psychological effects of social media on self-perception, contrasting the 'ideal self' with the 'real self'.

An exploration of social psychology concepts including conformity, the Asch experiments, and the impact of in-groups and out-groups on behavior.

An introduction to Erik Erikson's Stage 5 of psychosocial development, focusing on the tension between identity achievement and role confusion.

A mastery-based project where students synthesize their learning to create a visual 'Identity Constellation' representing their values, influences, and future self.

Students analyze the transition from childhood dependence to adolescent autonomy, practicing healthy communication and conflict resolution within family dynamics.

A critical look at how social media affects adolescent psychology, focusing on 'curated selves,' the imaginary audience, and social comparison.

A comprehensive 35-minute high school lesson exploring the impact of the Vietnam War on the American home front, focusing on media, protest, the draft, and the long-term health effects on veterans.

A guided review of chapters 9-13 of Prisoner B-3087, focusing on Yanek's transition to Plaszów Concentration Camp, the theme of survival, and the loss of identity.

An introductory lesson on urban legends, covering their definition, key characteristics, and famous examples, followed by student analysis and discussion.

Analyze the impact of New Deal programs like the CCC and WPA on Minnesota's infrastructure and natural landscape.

Explore the unique challenges faced by rural communities, focusing on the Dust Bowl and farm foreclosures in Minnesota.

Examine the rise of Hoovervilles, breadlines, and unemployment in major cities like Minneapolis and St. Paul.

Investigate the causes of the 1929 Stock Market Crash and its immediate ripple effects across the American and Minnesotan economies.

An exploration of the legal complexities of police interrogations and the psychological impact of media-driven forensic expectations on modern courtrooms.

An introductory lesson on existentialist philosophy using Fyodor Dostoevsky's short story 'The Dream of a Ridiculous Man' as a case study. Students explore themes of nihilism, meaning-making, and individual responsibility.

A high school social studies lesson exploring the sociological causes and societal impacts of stress and anxiety in the modern era. Students analyze systemic factors like economic pressure, digital culture, and global uncertainty through a sociological lens.

Exploration of the deportation process and the concept of dehumanization through a "Suitcase" simulation and small group movement activity.

Introduction to the setting of Sighet and the key figures in Eliezer's life before the Holocaust, using a movement-based gallery walk to engage students with ADHD/SLD.

This lesson introduces 9th-grade health students to the holistic benefits of yoga, focusing on physical fitness, stress management, and emotional regulation. Students will explore how yoga acts as a tool for overall wellness and mental clarity during the high school years.

This lesson explores Elie Wiesel's Night, focusing on evidence-based analysis of key themes including transformation, faith, and the psychological impact of the Holocaust.

A high school psychology lesson exploring the intersection of intentional living and psychological theories of well-being through Joshua Becker's 8 points of happiness. Students analyze a video, map concepts to Maslow's hierarchy, and apply 'happiness prescriptions' to real-world case studies.

A high school psychology lesson exploring the intersection of Stoic philosophy and modern Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), specifically focusing on mindfulness, reframing, and cognitive distortions.

Students explore the Yerkes-Dodson Law through the lens of memory formation and retrieval. They analyze how moderate stress aids encoding while high stress inhibits recall, applying these concepts to real-world scenarios.

Students will explore the Process Model of Emotion to understand how feelings are formed and regulated, while critically evaluating the 'Happiness Trap' and toxic positivity through case studies and Socratic discussion.

A comprehensive collection of primary source analysis activities covering the major events and themes of World War II, from the rise of dictators to the dawn of the atomic age.

A lesson exploring the psychological and social impact of the Red Scare on 1950s teenagers through the lens of 'Alice,' a typical high schooler navigating Cold War anxieties.

A high school child development lesson using a jigsaw strategy to explore Piaget's four stages of cognitive development, featuring expert research and peer-to-peer teaching.

A comprehensive 99-minute lesson exploring child development theorists (Piaget, Erikson, Vygotsky, Bowlby) with a focus on infancy, featuring collaborative research and guided note-taking.

Students track the milestones of language from cooing and babbling to the 'naming explosion' and telegraphic speech. They analyze the debate between Skinner (learning) and Chomsky (LAD) regarding how language is acquired.

Students dive into Jean Piaget’s first stage of cognitive development. They examine the concept of Object Permanence through video demonstrations and discuss how 'out of sight, out of mind' changes as mental representation abilities grow.

This lesson explores what babies actually see, hear, and smell. Students review experiments like the 'Visual Cliff' to understand how depth perception and sensory integration develop over the first year.

Learners map the cephalocaudal and proximodistal trends of physical development. They create a developmental milestone chart tracking the typical age ranges for rolling over, sitting, crawling, and walking.

In this culminating lesson, students synthesize their learning to create evidence-based parenting guidelines. They critique modern advice and produce a resource that promotes secure attachment.

This lesson differentiates between learned attachment and innate temperament. Students explore Thomas and Chess's categories of temperament and the importance of 'goodness of fit' in caregiving.

Focusing on Erik Erikson's first psychosocial stage, students evaluate how caregiver consistency impacts an infant's worldview. They connect these early foundations to long-term personality development.

Students examine Mary Ainsworth's observational research on attachment styles. They learn to identify and categorize secure, avoidant, and anxious-ambivalent behaviors through behavioral coding.

Students explore Harry Harlow's landmark experiments with rhesus monkeys to understand the role of physical contact in emotional development. They will analyze the results and discuss the ethical considerations of his research.

Students identify and categorize innate newborn reflexes such as rooting, Moro, and Babinski, analyzing their evolutionary purpose as foundations for later voluntary control.

Students explore Erikson’s 'Trust vs. Mistrust' and innate temperament styles. They synthesize their learning by creating a caregiver guide tailored to different infant temperaments to foster secure attachment.

Students examine the foundational research of Harry Harlow and Mary Ainsworth to understand the nature of attachment. They analyze the Strange Situation procedure to identify secure and insecure attachment styles.

This lesson covers the progression of infant communication from babbling to telegraphic speech. Students debate the theories of Noam Chomsky and B.F. Skinner regarding language acquisition and its roots in biology versus environment.

Learners investigate Jean Piaget’s sensorimotor stage, focusing on object permanence and the shift from reflexive action to intentional thought. Students design simple experiments to test cognitive milestones in infants.

Students track the cephalocaudal and proximodistal trends in infant motor development and examine developmental norms. They explore how biological maturation provides the framework for cognitive exploration through a hands-on physical restriction activity.

This lesson introduces the APGAR scale as a standard method for assessing newborn health immediately after birth. Students apply the scoring criteria to hypothetical birth scenarios to determine if medical intervention is needed.

Students investigate innate newborn reflexes such as the Moro, rooting, and Babinski reflexes. They will categorize these reflexes by their evolutionary purpose—survival, feeding, or vestigial traits.

Students explore recent research regarding what a fetus can hear, taste, and feel in the womb. They will examine studies on prenatal learning, such as recognition of the mother's voice and language patterns.

An in-depth look at the Bay of Pigs invasion, focusing on John F. Kennedy's decision-making process, the strategic failures of the CIA-led operation, and the enduring geopolitical consequences of the Cold War crisis.

A comprehensive review of the course concepts applied to complex logic problems. Includes the course Posttest.

Analyzing statistics for reliability, sample size, and representative quality, while identifying the misuse of averages and partial claims.

Identifying fallacies that bypass logic to target emotions: scare tactics, flattery, peer pressure, and appeals to pity.

Developing the skills to assess the validity and reasonableness of evidence, and ensuring explanations are relevant and testable.

Recognizing errors in inductive logic: hasty generalizations, biased generalizations, and non sequiturs.

A deep dive into common logical errors: Slippery Slope, Circular Reasoning, Ad Hominem, Red Herring, and the Straw Man.

Evaluating source reliability by recognizing bias, determining levels of expertise, and understanding the specific challenges of eyewitness testimony.

Analyzing how language is used to influence: euphemisms, dysphemisms, and the subtle power of biased questioning.

Building logical conclusions from evidence and identifying causal relationships, including 'post hoc' and 'chicken or the egg' errors.

The mechanics of deductive reasoning: identifying premises and conclusions, and assessing the overall structure of a formal argument.

Focuses on identifying the core issues of complex problems, breaking them into manageable parts, and prioritizing components for effective resolution.

Establishes the foundation of critical thinking by distinguishing between reason and emotion, and fact versus opinion (thinking vs. knowing). Includes the course Pretest.

A deep dive into social psychology research exploring how guilt functions as a targeted social mechanism rather than a broad emotional state. Students will analyze academic text, define complex vocabulary, and evaluate the specific behavioral consequences of guilt.

An exploration of the legal complexities of police interrogations and the psychological impact of media-driven forensic expectations on modern courtrooms.

Compare the mechanics of market, command, and mixed economies through historical documents like ration cards and industrial quotas, as well as modern tax structures.

Uncover the metrics of national wealth through the history of hyperinflation, the ethics of economic growth, and simulations of central bank management.

Master the dynamics of market forces through the history of the Tulip Mania, the ethics of ticket scalping, and simulations of price elasticity and equilibrium.

Explore the foundational pillars of economics through the history of the Dust Bowl, the ethics of organ markets, and simulations of scarcity and marginal utility.

Master the mechanics of life's largest financial commitments through the history of the 30-year mortgage, the ethics of urban gentrification, and complex simulations of home ownership.

This lesson explores the psychological nature of guilt as a targeted interpersonal emotion, comparing it to shame and regret through a study of five behavioral experiments.

A lesson introducing the concept of family, its definition, and its importance as a social unit.

An in-depth exploration of conscientious objection and military ethics through the lens of the film Hacksaw Ridge, featuring DOK Level 3 discussion prompts and evaluation tools.

A guided review of chapters 9-13 of Prisoner B-3087, focusing on Yanek's transition to Plaszów Concentration Camp, the theme of survival, and the loss of identity.

An in-depth exploration of the movie 'Remember the Titans', focusing on the T.C. Williams High School football team's journey toward unity and the social challenges of integration.

A master curriculum framework for American History that defines standards, objectives, skills, learning goals, and vocabulary for thirteen instructional units.

A comprehensive assessment covering developmental domains, brain growth, major ECE theorists, and strategies for supporting young children's self-concept and identity.

Students analyze the Chief Clerk's dialogue and how he uses corporate language to minimize Gregor's humanity and maximize his perceived 'laziness'.

Students analyze the arrival of the Chief Clerk and the immediate shift from familial concern to corporate suspicion. Focus on the theme of 'The Firm' as a dehumanizing force.

This lesson explores the Gurmat perspective on the five senses, moving from sensory bondage to spiritual mastery through the teachings found in the 'Slave to the Senses' discourse.

A comprehensive lesson exploring the historical context, legal arguments, and social impact of the Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court decision. Students analyze the transition from Plessy v. Ferguson to the civil rights era through primary source excerpts and critical thinking questions.

Students will apply their knowledge of bonding, attachment, and child development to create an informative brochure for parents of preschoolers.

A deep dive into social psychology research exploring how guilt functions as a targeted social mechanism rather than a broad emotional state. Students will analyze academic text, define complex vocabulary, and evaluate the specific behavioral consequences of guilt.