Psychology

Odyssée Philo

Un programme de révision complet couvrant les 17 notions du baccalauréat de philosophie, structuré par grands domaines thématiques pour une compréhension transversale.

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The Mind's Eye

This sequence explores Gestalt psychology, examining how the human brain organizes sensory information into coherent patterns. Students progress from historical theory to practical application in modern design and visual media.

Perception Lab Gestalt Principles

This sequence explores Gestalt psychology and how the human brain organizes sensory information into meaningful patterns. Students progress from historical foundations to identifying specific principles (proximity, similarity, closure, etc.) in abstract diagrams and real-world media.

Eastern Philosophy Order Nature and the Self

A comprehensive exploration of Eastern philosophical traditions, focusing on Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism. This sequence challenges Western notions of the self and social order through comparative analysis and primary source engagement.

Mind Lab Research and Ethics

This sequence guides 11th-grade psychology students through the transition from philosophy to empirical science. It covers research methodologies (descriptive, correlational, and experimental), the critical importance of ethical standards in human research, and basic statistical analysis for interpreting psychological data.

Mind Origins Sequence

This sequence traces the evolution of psychology from philosophical roots in dualism and empiricism through the foundational schools of structuralism, functionalism, and behaviorism, culminating in a synthesis of how these perspectives shape modern inquiry.

Mind Evolution Sequence

A comprehensive exploration of the transition of psychology from philosophy to science, covering Structuralism, Functionalism, Psychoanalysis, and Behaviorism. Students engage with primary sources and simulations to understand how the study of the mind has evolved.

Psychology as a ScienceScientific methodology, empirical research designs, and ethical standards for investigating human behavior. Identifies the transition from philosophical inquiry to data-driven experimentation and statistical analysis.

Nature vs Nurture

A comprehensive unit focused on the psychological debate of Nature vs. Nurture, culminating in a major literature review research paper. Students will explore theoretical frameworks and synthesize existing research.

Amanda Torres

Psychologist

Sensing the World

A comprehensive unit exploring the limits of human sensory systems through psychophysics, threshold testing, Weber's Law, Signal Detection Theory, and sensory adaptation. Students engage in lab-style experiments and simulations to understand how physical stimuli are transformed into psychological experiences.

Modeling Media Influence

A project-based sequence where students investigate the 'Prosocial' and 'Antisocial' effects of observational learning in contemporary media, culminating in a content analysis presentation.

Social Norms and Proxemics

An inquiry-based sequence where 11th-grade students act as social scientists to investigate the unwritten rules of proxemics and social communication through hypothesis testing and data collection.

Behavioral Scientists Unit

Students act as behavioral scientists to learn objective observation, the ABC model, and data analysis to uncover root causes of human behavior without bias.

Social Influence Analysis

A comprehensive exploration of the power of social influence, covering classic experiments on conformity, obedience, and social roles. Students analyze the psychological mechanisms behind human behavior in groups and evaluate the ethical standards of landmark research.

The Freedom Paradox

This sequence explores the metaphysical and ethical dimensions of the free will debate, moving from hard determinism to compatibilism, libertarianism, and the implications of neuroscience on moral responsibility.

Analyzing Identity Formation and Social Contexts

A comprehensive 11th-grade psychology unit exploring the psychosocial development of adolescents, focusing on identity formation through the lenses of Erikson and Marcia, while examining the influence of parents, peers, and culture.

The Cognitive Lab

This sequence explores the cognitive architecture of social thought, focusing on how schemas, heuristics, and biases influence decision-making. Students engage in simulations and experiments to identify 'System 1' pitfalls and develop debiasing strategies for professional contexts.

Observational Learning Dynamics

A comprehensive high school psychology unit exploring the mechanisms of observational learning, from Bandura's Bobo Doll experiment to the impact of social media influencers. Students analyze the cognitive processes (ARRM) and the power of vicarious reinforcement in shaping human behavior.

Nature Nurture Nexus

A comprehensive 11th-grade psychology sequence exploring the interaction between genetics and environment. Students investigate behavioral genetics, twin studies, epigenetics, and evolutionary psychology to understand how nature and nurture combine to shape human behavior and mental health.

Mind Lab Research and Ethics

This sequence guides 11th-grade psychology students through the transition from philosophy to empirical science. It covers research methodologies (descriptive, correlational, and experimental), the critical importance of ethical standards in human research, and basic statistical analysis for interpreting psychological data.

Psychology as a Science

A comprehensive introduction to psychological research methods, focusing on the shift from intuition to empirical science, experimental design, ethics, and statistical analysis.

Mind Origins Sequence

This sequence traces the evolution of psychology from philosophical roots in dualism and empiricism through the foundational schools of structuralism, functionalism, and behaviorism, culminating in a synthesis of how these perspectives shape modern inquiry.

Mind Evolution Sequence

A comprehensive exploration of the transition of psychology from philosophy to science, covering Structuralism, Functionalism, Psychoanalysis, and Behaviorism. Students engage with primary sources and simulations to understand how the study of the mind has evolved.

Brain and Nervous SystemBiological foundations of behavior including neuroanatomy, synaptic transmission, and the division of the central and peripheral nervous systems. Connects brain structure to cognitive functions and sensory processing.

The Addicted Brain

A high school psychology unit exploring the biological and environmental underpinnings of addiction, focusing on the nature vs. nurture debate and the brain's capacity for adaptation.

Vision Lab

A comprehensive high school psychology sequence exploring the biological and physical foundations of vision. Students trace light from its physical properties through the anatomy of the eye to the complex neural processing of color and images.

Sensing the World

A comprehensive unit exploring the limits of human sensory systems through psychophysics, threshold testing, Weber's Law, Signal Detection Theory, and sensory adaptation. Students engage in lab-style experiments and simulations to understand how physical stimuli are transformed into psychological experiences.

Sensory Systems Exploration

An exploration of auditory, chemical, and somatic senses for 11th-grade psychology, focusing on physiological mechanisms and sensory interaction.

Neurobiology of Adolescent Decision Making

A comprehensive psychology sequence for 9th-grade students exploring the neurobiological development of the adolescent brain. Students investigate the structural changes, chemical drives, and environmental factors that shape decision-making and behavior during their teenage years.

Mind Mapping Consciousness

A comprehensive 11th-grade psychology unit exploring consciousness, attention, and the major theories of dreaming, from Freudian psychoanalysis to modern neurobiological and cognitive models. Students move from defining conscious awareness to critiquing scientific evidence in a culminating seminar on the function of dreams.

Mind Alterations

A comprehensive 11th-grade psychology unit exploring altered states of consciousness through hypnosis, meditation, and psychoactive drugs, focusing on neurobiology and public health.

Dream Detectives and Sleep Scientists

A high school psychology unit exploring the subjective experience of dreams and the biological malfunctions of sleep. Students move from psychoanalytic interpretations to neurobiological theories, ending with the diagnosis of sleep disorders and the creation of evidence-based sleep hygiene plans.

Analyzing Biological Rhythms and Sleep Architecture

This sequence explores the biological and psychological foundations of sleep, covering circadian rhythms, sleep stages, dream theories, disorders, and the effects of deprivation. Students will analyze physiological data and apply diagnostic criteria to understand how sleep dictates human behavior.

Adolescent Identity and Brain

This sequence explores the biological and psychological upheaval of adolescence, focusing on neurodevelopmental changes and identity formation frameworks. Students analyze the 'dual systems model' of the brain and apply developmental theories to contemporary social issues.

Mind Mechanics

A comprehensive 5-lesson unit for 11th-grade psychology students exploring the biological and psychological foundations of anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder, culminating in the design of evidence-based treatment plans.

Biological Rhythms and Altered States

An in-depth investigation into the biological and psychological mechanisms of human consciousness, covering circadian rhythms, sleep stages, dreaming, altered states like hypnosis, and the neurobiology of drugs.

Mind and Machine Consciousness Sequence

This sequence explores the biological and psychological dimensions of human consciousness, covering circadian rhythms, sleep stages, dream theories, altered states like hypnosis and meditation, and the neurochemistry of psychoactive drugs. Students will analyze clinical data, evaluate psychological theories, and map physiological responses to various states of awareness.

Biological Rhythms and the Psychology of Consciousness

A comprehensive 10th-grade psychology unit exploring circadian rhythms, sleep architecture, disorders, dream theories, and psychoactive substances. Students investigate how biological and chemical factors regulate and alter human consciousness.

The Freedom Paradox

This sequence explores the metaphysical and ethical dimensions of the free will debate, moving from hard determinism to compatibilism, libertarianism, and the implications of neuroscience on moral responsibility.

Analyzing Moral Responsibility and Causal Determinism

An 11th-grade philosophy sequence exploring the tension between human agency and causal determinism, culminating in a legal simulation regarding moral responsibility.

Stress Response Analysis

A comprehensive 11th-grade psychology sequence exploring the biological mechanics of stress, from the immediate fight-or-flight response to the long-term health consequences of chronic HPA axis activation and the General Adaptation Syndrome. Students analyze physiological data, map hormonal pathways, and diagnose stress-related health profiles.

Teen Brain Blueprint

A comprehensive 9th-grade psychology sequence exploring the neurobiological and social factors of adolescence, from brain restructuring to identity formation.

Brain Structure and Function Analysis

This sequence explores the macro-anatomical structures of the brain, localization of function, lateralization, and neuroplasticity. Students analyze evolutionary layers, the cerebral cortex, famous split-brain research, and clinical case studies like Phineas Gage to understand how biological architecture determines personality and behavior.

Neural Communication Analysis

A comprehensive 5-lesson unit exploring the microscopic and macroscopic foundations of the human nervous system, from individual neurons to the complex chemical interactions that drive behavior.

Neuroscience and BehaviorBiological foundations of behavior including neuron structure, synaptic transmission, and brain anatomy. Connects physiological systems to psychological processes such as sensation, perception, and emotional regulation.

The Addicted Brain

A high school psychology unit exploring the biological and environmental underpinnings of addiction, focusing on the nature vs. nurture debate and the brain's capacity for adaptation.

Mind Mechanics

A comprehensive 5-lesson unit for 11th-grade psychology students exploring the biological and psychological foundations of anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder, culminating in the design of evidence-based treatment plans.

Adolescent Identity Blueprint

This sequence explores the psychological and biological transition of adolescence. Students will examine the neurobiology of the 'teenage brain', Erikson's psychosocial theory of identity formation, Kohlberg's stages of moral reasoning, and the impact of peer dynamics, culminating in a project to design developmentally-supportive programs for youth.

Stress Response Analysis

A comprehensive 11th-grade psychology sequence exploring the biological mechanics of stress, from the immediate fight-or-flight response to the long-term health consequences of chronic HPA axis activation and the General Adaptation Syndrome. Students analyze physiological data, map hormonal pathways, and diagnose stress-related health profiles.

Genetics and BehaviorBiological inheritance and DNA influence on human behavior, personality traits, and psychological disorders. Analyzes the interplay between environmental factors and genetic predispositions through heritability and twin studies.

The Addicted Brain

A high school psychology unit exploring the biological and environmental underpinnings of addiction, focusing on the nature vs. nurture debate and the brain's capacity for adaptation.

Nature vs Nurture

A comprehensive unit focused on the psychological debate of Nature vs. Nurture, culminating in a major literature review research paper. Students will explore theoretical frameworks and synthesize existing research.

This 5-lesson sequence explores the mechanics, dynamics, and ethical implications of classical conditioning. Students move from basic Pavlovian diagrams to complex human applications in therapy and marketing, emphasizing the biological and evolutionary constraints on learning.

The Freedom Paradox

This sequence explores the metaphysical and ethical dimensions of the free will debate, moving from hard determinism to compatibilism, libertarianism, and the implications of neuroscience on moral responsibility.

Analyzing Moral Responsibility and Causal Determinism

An 11th-grade philosophy sequence exploring the tension between human agency and causal determinism, culminating in a legal simulation regarding moral responsibility.

Nature Nurture Nexus

This sequence explores the intersection of genetics and psychology, moving from basic inheritance to the complex interactions of heritability, epigenetics, and the diathesis-stress model. Students will analyze research methodologies and statistical data to understand how nature and nurture combine to shape human behavior and mental health.

Nature Nurture Nexus

A comprehensive 11th-grade psychology sequence exploring the interaction between genetics and environment. Students investigate behavioral genetics, twin studies, epigenetics, and evolutionary psychology to understand how nature and nurture combine to shape human behavior and mental health.

A comprehensive 10th-grade psychology unit exploring circadian rhythms, sleep architecture, disorders, dream theories, and psychoactive substances. Students investigate how biological and chemical factors regulate and alter human consciousness.

Sensory ProcessesMechanisms of vision, audition, and the chemical senses alongside signal detection theory and sensory adaptation. Examines the biological conversion of physical stimuli into neural impulses.

Neurodiversity and Civil Rights

A High School Civics lesson focused on neurodiversity as a civil rights and workforce inclusion issue, featuring a design-thinking activity to create inclusive environments.

Vision Lab

A comprehensive high school psychology sequence exploring the biological and physical foundations of vision. Students trace light from its physical properties through the anatomy of the eye to the complex neural processing of color and images.

Sensing the World

A comprehensive unit exploring the limits of human sensory systems through psychophysics, threshold testing, Weber's Law, Signal Detection Theory, and sensory adaptation. Students engage in lab-style experiments and simulations to understand how physical stimuli are transformed into psychological experiences.

Sensory Systems Exploration

An exploration of auditory, chemical, and somatic senses for 11th-grade psychology, focusing on physiological mechanisms and sensory interaction.

Baby Brains and Bodies

This sequence explores the rapid physical and cognitive expansion during the first two years of life. Students will move from understanding innate biological reflexes to complex voluntary motor skills, Piaget's sensorimotor stage, and the emergence of language through observational labs and experimental analysis.

Visionary Vault

A comprehensive 5-lesson sequence for 10th-grade psychology students exploring the biological and psychological mechanisms of depth perception, monocular and binocular cues, perceptual constancies, and the science of optical illusions.

Perception Lab Gestalt Principles

This sequence explores Gestalt psychology and how the human brain organizes sensory information into meaningful patterns. Students progress from historical foundations to identifying specific principles (proximity, similarity, closure, etc.) in abstract diagrams and real-world media.

Analyzing Prenatal Growth and Infant Milestones

This sequence guides students through the biological and psychological progression of human life from conception to toddlerhood, analyzing prenatal stages, environmental risks, neonatal reflexes, milestones, and attachment theories.

Beginnings of Life Sequence

This sequence explores the biological and psychological development of humans from conception through the first year of life. Students will analyze prenatal stages, the impact of environmental factors, neonatal reflexes, motor milestones, and the formation of attachment.

The Minds Eye

A comprehensive 5-lesson sequence for 11th-grade Psychology students exploring the cognitive mechanisms of visual perception. Students investigate sensation vs. perception, Gestalt grouping principles, depth cues, perceptual constancies, and the application of these concepts in real-world design.

Perceptual OrganizationGestalt principles of proximity, similarity, and closure explain how the brain organizes sensory input into coherent patterns. Examines figure-ground relationships and depth perception cues used to interpret visual environments.

The Mind's Eye

This sequence explores Gestalt psychology, examining how the human brain organizes sensory information into coherent patterns. Students progress from historical theory to practical application in modern design and visual media.

Visionary Vault

A comprehensive 5-lesson sequence for 10th-grade psychology students exploring the biological and psychological mechanisms of depth perception, monocular and binocular cues, perceptual constancies, and the science of optical illusions.

Mind's Eye Lab

A comprehensive psychology unit for 11th-grade students exploring how the human brain organizes sensory information using Gestalt principles. Students move from the basics of sensation versus perception to analyzing complex visual illusions and real-world design applications.

Perception Lab Gestalt Principles

This sequence explores Gestalt psychology and how the human brain organizes sensory information into meaningful patterns. Students progress from historical foundations to identifying specific principles (proximity, similarity, closure, etc.) in abstract diagrams and real-world media.

The Minds Eye

A comprehensive 5-lesson sequence for 11th-grade Psychology students exploring the cognitive mechanisms of visual perception. Students investigate sensation vs. perception, Gestalt grouping principles, depth cues, perceptual constancies, and the application of these concepts in real-world design.

Classical ConditioningAssociative learning processes connecting neutral stimuli with unconditioned responses to produce learned behavior. Examines Pavlovian experiments, stimulus generalization, and the mechanics of extinction and recovery.

Behavior Mastery Sequence

This sequence explores the principles of B.F. Skinner's operant conditioning, focusing on how environmental consequences shape voluntary behavior. Students move from basic definitions of reinforcement and punishment to the complexities of reinforcement schedules, shaping, and ethical behavioral design.

Behavior Blueprint

A comprehensive unit on operant conditioning, taking students from basic behavioral principles to the ethical application of behavior modification techniques. Students will explore reinforcement, punishment, schedules, and shaping through simulations and projects.

Conditioning Connections

This 5-lesson sequence explores the mechanics, dynamics, and ethical implications of classical conditioning. Students move from basic Pavlovian diagrams to complex human applications in therapy and marketing, emphasizing the biological and evolutionary constraints on learning.

Mechanisms and Applications of Classical Conditioning

Students explore the fundamental mechanisms of associative learning through Ivan Pavlov's Classical Conditioning. The unit covers the identification of stimuli and responses, the nuances of acquisition and extinction, and the real-world applications of these theories in advertising and clinical therapy.

Mind Origins Sequence

This sequence traces the evolution of psychology from philosophical roots in dualism and empiricism through the foundational schools of structuralism, functionalism, and behaviorism, culminating in a synthesis of how these perspectives shape modern inquiry.

Mind Evolution Sequence

A comprehensive exploration of the transition of psychology from philosophy to science, covering Structuralism, Functionalism, Psychoanalysis, and Behaviorism. Students engage with primary sources and simulations to understand how the study of the mind has evolved.

Psychology's Greatest Hits Teacher Script

Developmental Psychology Quiz Answer Key

Psychology's Greatest Hits

A high-energy, two-week intensive unit for AP Psychology covering Development, Learning, Social Psychology, Personality, and Mental Health. This sequence provides a rapid introduction to core psychological theories and applications, designed to prepare students for the AP exam through a 'Greatest Hits' lens.

Dr. Lisa Lamb

Operant ConditioningReinforcement and punishment strategies used to modify behavior through consequences. Distinguishes between positive and negative stimuli while examining various reinforcement schedules and their effects on learning.

Motivation Mechanics

A critical exploration of behavioral psychology, focusing on the tension between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. Students analyze the ethical implications of reward systems in education, technology, and society.

The Incentive Audit

This sequence examines the psychological and ethical limits of positive reinforcement. Students analyze the 'Overjustification Effect', the impact of rewards on creativity, and the ethics of behavioral nudging, concluding with a critical audit of real-world incentive systems.

Behavioral Mechanics and Reinforcement

This sequence explores the psychological mechanics of operant conditioning, specifically focusing on positive reinforcement. Students will move from defining basic behavioral loops to analyzing complex schedules of reinforcement and designing their own behavior modification plans based on B.F. Skinner's principles.

Systematic Desensitization Protocols

This sequence introduces 11th-grade students to the principles of systematic desensitization and exposure therapy. Students will move from understanding the behavioral mechanics of anxiety (the cycle of avoidance) to technically designing and evaluating exposure hierarchies for therapeutic use.

Infant Milestones and Attachment

This sequence explores the rapid cognitive, physical, and social-emotional changes during an infant's first year, covering motor milestones, Piaget's sensorimotor stage, language acquisition, and attachment theory. Students analyze the interplay between biological maturation and environmental interaction to understand early human development.

Behavioral Scientists Unit

Students act as behavioral scientists to learn objective observation, the ABC model, and data analysis to uncover root causes of human behavior without bias.

Reinforcement Lab

A comprehensive 5-lesson unit for 11th grade students exploring the psychological foundations of behavior modification through Operant Conditioning, focusing on reinforcement types, schedules, and timing.

Behavior Blueprints Operant Conditioning

An analytical psychology sequence for 11th-grade students exploring B.F. Skinner's operant conditioning, reinforcement schedules, and the ethical implications of behavioral modification.

Behavior Mastery Sequence

This sequence explores the principles of B.F. Skinner's operant conditioning, focusing on how environmental consequences shape voluntary behavior. Students move from basic definitions of reinforcement and punishment to the complexities of reinforcement schedules, shaping, and ethical behavioral design.

Behavior Blueprint

A comprehensive unit on operant conditioning, taking students from basic behavioral principles to the ethical application of behavior modification techniques. Students will explore reinforcement, punishment, schedules, and shaping through simulations and projects.

Mind Blueprints: Investigating Cognitive Learning

An 11th-grade psychology sequence exploring cognitive learning theories, including latent learning, observational learning, learned helplessness, and metacognition. Students move from theoretical understanding to personal application through a 'Cognitive Optimization Plan'.

Mind and Machine Sequence

A comprehensive 12th Grade Psychology unit exploring the relationship between language, culture, and cognition. Students analyze the structure of language, evaluate theories of acquisition like Skinner and Chomsky, investigate critical periods through case studies, and debate the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis and the cognitive benefits of bilingualism.

Mind Your Language

This 11th-grade psychology sequence explores the intricate relationship between language structure, acquisition theories, and the impact of language on human cognition and reality perception.

Analyzing Moral Responsibility and Causal Determinism

An 11th-grade philosophy sequence exploring the tension between human agency and causal determinism, culminating in a legal simulation regarding moral responsibility.

Mind Origins Sequence

This sequence traces the evolution of psychology from philosophical roots in dualism and empiricism through the foundational schools of structuralism, functionalism, and behaviorism, culminating in a synthesis of how these perspectives shape modern inquiry.

Mind Evolution Sequence

A comprehensive exploration of the transition of psychology from philosophy to science, covering Structuralism, Functionalism, Psychoanalysis, and Behaviorism. Students engage with primary sources and simulations to understand how the study of the mind has evolved.

Psychology's Greatest Hits

A high-energy, two-week intensive unit for AP Psychology covering Development, Learning, Social Psychology, Personality, and Mental Health. This sequence provides a rapid introduction to core psychological theories and applications, designed to prepare students for the AP exam through a 'Greatest Hits' lens.

Dr. Lisa Lamb

Observational LearningMechanisms of modeling and imitation based on Albert Bandura’s social learning theory. Examines cognitive processes including attention, retention, and vicarious reinforcement in behavior acquisition.

Nature vs Nurture

A comprehensive unit focused on the psychological debate of Nature vs. Nurture, culminating in a major literature review research paper. Students will explore theoretical frameworks and synthesize existing research.

Amanda Torres

Psychologist

Skill Acquisition Mastery

This workshop-style sequence explores the psychological principles of observational learning, focusing on Albert Bandura's concepts of self-efficacy and the four stages of modeling. Students transition from theoretical understanding to practical application by designing and testing instructional tutorials that optimize skill acquisition for their peers.

Modeling Media Influence

A project-based sequence where students investigate the 'Prosocial' and 'Antisocial' effects of observational learning in contemporary media, culminating in a content analysis presentation.

Mind Blueprints: Investigating Cognitive Learning

An 11th-grade psychology sequence exploring cognitive learning theories, including latent learning, observational learning, learned helplessness, and metacognition. Students move from theoretical understanding to personal application through a 'Cognitive Optimization Plan'.

Mirror Mind Mechanisms

This sequence explores Albert Bandura's social learning theory, covering the Bobo Doll experiment, the four cognitive processes of modeling, vicarious reinforcement, media's role in aggression, and the application of prosocial modeling. Students move from historical analysis to contemporary behavioral design.

Observational Learning Dynamics

A comprehensive high school psychology unit exploring the mechanisms of observational learning, from Bandura's Bobo Doll experiment to the impact of social media influencers. Students analyze the cognitive processes (ARRM) and the power of vicarious reinforcement in shaping human behavior.

Psychology's Greatest Hits

A high-energy, two-week intensive unit for AP Psychology covering Development, Learning, Social Psychology, Personality, and Mental Health. This sequence provides a rapid introduction to core psychological theories and applications, designed to prepare students for the AP exam through a 'Greatest Hits' lens.

Dr. Lisa Lamb

Cognitive LearningInternal mental processes including memory, attention, and problem-solving. Examines how individuals acquire, process, and store information through schema development and metacognition.

Media Mindset

A two-day intensive sequence for high school students to master media literacy skills, focusing on bias detection, fact-checking, and the analysis of political narratives in the modern digital age.

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A comprehensive psychology unit for 11th-grade students exploring how the human brain organizes sensory information using Gestalt principles. Students move from the basics of sensation versus perception to analyzing complex visual illusions and real-world design applications.

Sacred Rituals and Practices

A comparative study of world religions focusing on orthopraxy (practice) through rituals, sacred architecture, dietary codes, and ethical frameworks. Students examine how different faiths address universal human experiences across various cultures.

Deciphering Cuneiform

This skill-building sequence focuses on the cognitive revolution sparked by the invention of writing in Ancient Mesopotamia. Students explore the evolution from clay tokens to cuneiform script, analyze administrative texts for their role in state capacity, and study the Epic of Gilgamesh as a foundational literary work.

Memory Reliability and Reconstruction

A high school psychology unit exploring the fallibility and reconstructive nature of human memory, focusing on interference, schemas, the misinformation effect, and legal implications.

Memory Under Scrutiny

A 10th-grade psychology unit exploring the fallibility and reconstructive nature of human memory, covering forgetting, interference, schemas, and the legal implications of eyewitness testimony.

Memory Mechanics and Mastery

This high school psychology sequence explores why our memories fail and how we can use cognitive principles to improve learning. Students investigate theories of forgetting, the reconstructive nature of memory, the reliability of eyewitness testimony, and practical mnemonic strategies, culminating in a personalized memory optimization plan.

Memory Matrix

This sequence explores the Information Processing Model of memory through interactive experiments and simulations. Students journey from the fleeting snapshots of sensory memory to the complex webs of long-term storage and retrieval.

Developmental Blueprint Sequence

A comprehensive 11th-grade psychology sequence exploring the cognitive and social development of children from infancy through middle childhood, focusing on major theorists like Piaget, Vygotsky, and Ainsworth.

Eastern Philosophy Order Nature and the Self

A comprehensive exploration of Eastern philosophical traditions, focusing on Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism. This sequence challenges Western notions of the self and social order through comparative analysis and primary source engagement.

Choice Architects

A high school economics sequence exploring how incentives, marginal analysis, and psychological factors drive human behavior, transitioning from classical rational models to modern behavioral insights.

Economic Architect Sequence

This sequence explores how different economic systems answer the three basic economic questions and how incentives shape human behavior. Students analyze the spectrum of economic systems and use behavioral economics to design policy solutions.

Mind Mechanics

This sequence explores the cognitive shortcuts and logical structures humans use to navigate uncertainty and solve complex problems. Students will contrast algorithmic reasoning with heuristic approaches, identifying where systematic errors (biases) occur in judgment.

Mind Blueprints: Investigating Cognitive Learning

An 11th-grade psychology sequence exploring cognitive learning theories, including latent learning, observational learning, learned helplessness, and metacognition. Students move from theoretical understanding to personal application through a 'Cognitive Optimization Plan'.

Mind Mechanics Sequence

A deep dive into higher-order cognitive processes, exploring how the human brain organizes information, solves problems, and falls into systematic traps of irrationality. Students will learn to recognize mental shortcuts, overcome problem-solving obstacles, and analyze the power of framing.

Memory ProcessesEncoding, storage, and retrieval mechanisms within the human brain. Examines sensory, short-term, and long-term memory systems alongside factors affecting forgetting and cognitive biases.

Skill Acquisition Mastery

This workshop-style sequence explores the psychological principles of observational learning, focusing on Albert Bandura's concepts of self-efficacy and the four stages of modeling. Students transition from theoretical understanding to practical application by designing and testing instructional tutorials that optimize skill acquisition for their peers.

Forensic Psychology Principles and Legal Applications

This unit explores the intersection of psychology and the law, covering profiling, memory reliability, interrogations, the insanity defense, and jury dynamics. Students apply psychological theories to legal contexts through simulations and case analysis.

Memory Reliability and Reconstruction

A high school psychology unit exploring the fallibility and reconstructive nature of human memory, focusing on interference, schemas, the misinformation effect, and legal implications.

Memory Under Scrutiny

A 10th-grade psychology unit exploring the fallibility and reconstructive nature of human memory, covering forgetting, interference, schemas, and the legal implications of eyewitness testimony.

Memory Mechanics and Mastery

This high school psychology sequence explores why our memories fail and how we can use cognitive principles to improve learning. Students investigate theories of forgetting, the reconstructive nature of memory, the reliability of eyewitness testimony, and practical mnemonic strategies, culminating in a personalized memory optimization plan.

Memory Matrix

This sequence explores the Information Processing Model of memory through interactive experiments and simulations. Students journey from the fleeting snapshots of sensory memory to the complex webs of long-term storage and retrieval.

Longitudinal Adult Development

This sequence examines the psychological, social, and cognitive changes from young adulthood through late life. Students apply developmental theories like Erikson's and Arnett's to understand how the 'social clock' and biological maturation shape the human experience.

Forensic Psychology Investigation and Legal Proceedings

A comprehensive 11th-grade psychology sequence exploring the intersection of human behavior and the legal system, covering profiling, memory reliability, the insanity defense, jury selection, and case analysis.

Bias Breakdown

This high school psychology sequence explores the cognitive and social roots of prejudice through Social Identity Theory, implicit bias research, and stereotype threat analysis. Students engage in simulations and case studies to understand how natural categorization can lead to systemic discrimination.

Mind Blueprints: Investigating Cognitive Learning

An 11th-grade psychology sequence exploring cognitive learning theories, including latent learning, observational learning, learned helplessness, and metacognition. Students move from theoretical understanding to personal application through a 'Cognitive Optimization Plan'.

Cognitive Strategies for Problem Solving

A psychology unit exploring the mechanics of human thought, focusing on how we categorize the world, solve problems, and identify the biases that influence our decisions. Students develop metacognitive awareness to improve their problem-solving and study strategies.

Justice in Session

An 8th-grade civics sequence exploring the American judicial system through simulations, case studies, and critical analysis of the criminal justice process, from courtroom procedures to sentencing and juvenile justice.

The Cognitive Lab

This sequence explores the cognitive architecture of social thought, focusing on how schemas, heuristics, and biases influence decision-making. Students engage in simulations and experiments to identify 'System 1' pitfalls and develop debiasing strategies for professional contexts.

Brain Structure and Function Analysis

This sequence explores the macro-anatomical structures of the brain, localization of function, lateralization, and neuroplasticity. Students analyze evolutionary layers, the cerebral cortex, famous split-brain research, and clinical case studies like Phineas Gage to understand how biological architecture determines personality and behavior.

Thinking and Problem SolvingCognitive strategies including heuristics, algorithms, and divergent thinking. Examines common barriers to effective decision-making such as confirmation bias and functional fixedness.

The Citizen Dossier

A comprehensive curriculum covering financial literacy, economic principles, and civic systems through historical case studies, ethical dilemmas, and real-world simulations.

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The Incentive Audit

This sequence examines the psychological and ethical limits of positive reinforcement. Students analyze the 'Overjustification Effect', the impact of rewards on creativity, and the ethics of behavioral nudging, concluding with a critical audit of real-world incentive systems.

Defensive Communication and Rapid Response

This sequence focuses on maintaining ethos and composure under aggressive cross-examination. Students learn techniques to pivot, reframe, and bridge away from hostile premises, progressing from physiological self-regulation to high-intensity crisis management simulations.

Media Sleuths Advertising Analysis

A comprehensive 5-lesson unit for 11th grade students on media literacy, advertising psychology, and digital marketing. Students learn to identify rhetorical appeals, understand algorithmic targeting, and deconstruct influencer marketing to become more conscious consumers.

Ancient Minds

This sequence explores the cognitive and cultural evolution of early humans during the Upper Paleolithic, focusing on lithic technology, social structures, language, and symbolic art. Students investigate what it means to be behaviorally modern through hands-on analysis and creative projects.

Privacy Paradox

This sequence explores the intersection of AI, surveillance, and personal privacy. Students move from auditing their own digital footprints to debating the ethics of facial recognition and predictive analytics, culminating in the creation of a 'Student Data Bill of Rights'.

Logic Lab Deconstruction Zone

An 8th-grade inquiry-based unit investigating logical fallacies in media, advertising, and political rhetoric. Students deconstruct manipulative tactics and evaluate the ethics of persuasion through case studies and comparative analysis.

Rhetoric Radar

A media-literacy focused unit where 9th-grade students analyze logical fallacies in advertising, political rhetoric, and data presentation. Students move from identifying basic manipulative tactics to presenting a comprehensive critique of real-world persuasion campaigns.

Field Guide to Disinformation

A project-based sequence where students investigate logical fallacies in digital spaces, culminating in the creation of a 'Field Guide to Internet Logic' to help peers navigate online discourse.

Memory Under Scrutiny

A 10th-grade psychology unit exploring the fallibility and reconstructive nature of human memory, covering forgetting, interference, schemas, and the legal implications of eyewitness testimony.

Motivation Mechanics

This sequence guides students through the physiological, cognitive, and social foundations of motivation, moving from basic biological drivers to complex psychological needs. Students analyze theories ranging from Drive-Reduction to Maslow's Hierarchy, applying these frameworks to real-world scenarios.

Analyzing Drivers of Human Behavior

A comprehensive 11th-grade psychology unit exploring biological, humanistic, and cognitive theories of motivation. Students investigate what drives human behavior, from basic physiological needs to complex self-actualization and the impact of external rewards.

Behavior Mastery Sequence

This sequence explores the principles of B.F. Skinner's operant conditioning, focusing on how environmental consequences shape voluntary behavior. Students move from basic definitions of reinforcement and punishment to the complexities of reinforcement schedules, shaping, and ethical behavioral design.

Choice Architects

A high school economics sequence exploring how incentives, marginal analysis, and psychological factors drive human behavior, transitioning from classical rational models to modern behavioral insights.

Investigating the Cognitive Roots of Bias

A 5-lesson sequence for 11th Grade Psychology exploring the cognitive and social roots of prejudice, discrimination, and bias through social identity theory, implicit association, and classic experiments.

Mind Mechanics

This sequence explores the cognitive shortcuts and logical structures humans use to navigate uncertainty and solve complex problems. Students will contrast algorithmic reasoning with heuristic approaches, identifying where systematic errors (biases) occur in judgment.

Mind Mechanics Sequence

A deep dive into higher-order cognitive processes, exploring how the human brain organizes information, solves problems, and falls into systematic traps of irrationality. Students will learn to recognize mental shortcuts, overcome problem-solving obstacles, and analyze the power of framing.

Cognitive Strategies for Problem Solving

A psychology unit exploring the mechanics of human thought, focusing on how we categorize the world, solve problems, and identify the biases that influence our decisions. Students develop metacognitive awareness to improve their problem-solving and study strategies.

Mind Your Language

This 11th-grade psychology sequence explores the intricate relationship between language structure, acquisition theories, and the impact of language on human cognition and reality perception.

Citizen Power Sequence

This project-based sequence empowers 11th-grade students to understand and utilize mechanisms of grassroots change and public opinion. It bridges the gap between passive citizenship and active engagement by teaching students how to measure public sentiment, analyze media framing, and organize for a cause through a comprehensive civic action plan.

Language and CognitionCognitive structures for information processing, memory, and problem-solving alongside the mechanics of language acquisition. Examines how linguistic frameworks shape human thought and mental representations.

Baby Brains and Bodies

This sequence explores the rapid physical and cognitive expansion during the first two years of life. Students will move from understanding innate biological reflexes to complex voluntary motor skills, Piaget's sensorimotor stage, and the emergence of language through observational labs and experimental analysis.

Infant Milestones and Attachment

This sequence explores the rapid cognitive, physical, and social-emotional changes during an infant's first year, covering motor milestones, Piaget's sensorimotor stage, language acquisition, and attachment theory. Students analyze the interplay between biological maturation and environmental interaction to understand early human development.

Mind Mapping Consciousness

A comprehensive 11th-grade psychology unit exploring consciousness, attention, and the major theories of dreaming, from Freudian psychoanalysis to modern neurobiological and cognitive models. Students move from defining conscious awareness to critiquing scientific evidence in a culminating seminar on the function of dreams.

Theories of MotivationAnalyzes biological, social, and cognitive forces driving human behavior. Examines Maslow’s hierarchy, drive-reduction theory, and the distinction between intrinsic and extrinsic rewards.

The Citizen Dossier

A comprehensive curriculum covering financial literacy, economic principles, and civic systems through historical case studies, ethical dilemmas, and real-world simulations.

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A comprehensive 11th-grade psychology unit exploring altered states of consciousness through hypnosis, meditation, and psychoactive drugs, focusing on neurobiology and public health.

Media Manipulators

This inquiry-based sequence guides 8th-grade students through the modern advertising landscape, from traditional appeals to algorithmic targeting and influencer marketing. Students develop media literacy skills to identify psychological triggers and data-driven manipulation, culminating in the creation of an 'ad-busting' guide.

Ad Mind Games

A comprehensive sequence investigating the psychological mechanisms behind modern advertising, from rhetorical appeals to digital algorithms and influencer marketing. Students develop media literacy skills to recognize manipulation in consumer behavior.

Media Sleuths Advertising Analysis

A comprehensive 5-lesson unit for 11th grade students on media literacy, advertising psychology, and digital marketing. Students learn to identify rhetorical appeals, understand algorithmic targeting, and deconstruct influencer marketing to become more conscious consumers.

Behavioral Scientists Unit

Students act as behavioral scientists to learn objective observation, the ABC model, and data analysis to uncover root causes of human behavior without bias.

Echoes of the Depression

This sequence examines how Americans used art, photography, cinema, and radio to cope with the Great Depression. Students analyze the role of government-sponsored culture and the power of media in shaping national identity and memory.

Empire Logic

An in-depth 11th-grade history unit exploring the economic and ideological drivers of 19th-century imperialism. Students analyze the intersection of industrial capitalism, Social Darwinism, and technological advancement through primary sources and data.

The Freedom Paradox

This sequence explores the metaphysical and ethical dimensions of the free will debate, moving from hard determinism to compatibilism, libertarianism, and the implications of neuroscience on moral responsibility.

Economic Pulse Behavioral Principles

This sequence explores the intersection of economic theory and human psychology, focusing on how incentives, cognitive biases, and price elasticity drive consumer and producer behavior. Students transition from classical rational models to behavioral economics, applying mathematical tools like Price Elasticity of Demand to real-world policy and marketing scenarios.

Analyzing Moral Responsibility and Causal Determinism

An 11th-grade philosophy sequence exploring the tension between human agency and causal determinism, culminating in a legal simulation regarding moral responsibility.

Stress and CopingPhysiological stress responses, chronic stressors, and the mechanics of the fight-or-flight system. Equips learners with evidence-based coping mechanisms including cognitive restructuring and emotional regulation.

Special Education Teacher

Night Prelude

A two-block introductory unit for Elie Wiesel's 'Night' designed for students with ADHD and SLD, focusing on character introduction, historical context, and the psychological impact of the Holocaust through movement and tactile activities.

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Erin Cloutier

3/11

Neurobiology of Adolescent Decision Making

A comprehensive psychology sequence for 9th-grade students exploring the neurobiological development of the adolescent brain. Students investigate the structural changes, chemical drives, and environmental factors that shape decision-making and behavior during their teenage years.

Defensive Communication and Rapid Response

This sequence focuses on maintaining ethos and composure under aggressive cross-examination. Students learn techniques to pivot, reframe, and bridge away from hostile premises, progressing from physiological self-regulation to high-intensity crisis management simulations.

Modern China Trends

This sequence examines the intersection of traditional values and modern life in contemporary China, exploring how urbanization, technology, and globalization reshape society. Students analyze case studies ranging from city architecture to digital ecosystems and pop culture.

Echoes of the Depression

This sequence examines how Americans used art, photography, cinema, and radio to cope with the Great Depression. Students analyze the role of government-sponsored culture and the power of media in shaping national identity and memory.

Steel and Mud

A comprehensive 11th-grade history sequence examining the impact of industrial technology on the strategy and human experience of World War I, focusing on the Western Front's stalemate and the evolution of modern combat.

Iron and Mud

This sequence explores the transition of World War I from a war of movement to a stagnant war of attrition. Students examine the physical, technological, and psychological realities of the Western Front, analyzing how industrialization reshaped the human experience of combat.

Great War Gritty Realities

An immersive investigation into the Western Front of WWI, focusing on how industrial technology created the stalemate of trench warfare and the human impact on those who lived through it. Students move from the technical aspects of weaponry to the psychological realities of the soldiers who used them.

Motivation Mechanics

This sequence guides students through the physiological, cognitive, and social foundations of motivation, moving from basic biological drivers to complex psychological needs. Students analyze theories ranging from Drive-Reduction to Maslow's Hierarchy, applying these frameworks to real-world scenarios.

Analyzing Drivers of Human Behavior

A comprehensive 11th-grade psychology unit exploring biological, humanistic, and cognitive theories of motivation. Students investigate what drives human behavior, from basic physiological needs to complex self-actualization and the impact of external rewards.

The Golden Years Archive

A comprehensive 11th Grade Psychology sequence exploring the biological, cognitive, and social aspects of aging. Students progress from scientific theories of senescence to the simulation of physical decline, the study of dementia, and the psychological processing of death and dying.

Adulting and Beyond

A comprehensive 5-lesson unit exploring the psychosocial and cognitive developments of early and middle adulthood. Students examine the transition into emerging adulthood, the evolution of relationships, cognitive shifts, the search for generativity, and the unique stressors of the 'sandwich generation.'

Stress Response Analysis

A comprehensive 11th-grade psychology sequence exploring the biological mechanics of stress, from the immediate fight-or-flight response to the long-term health consequences of chronic HPA axis activation and the General Adaptation Syndrome. Students analyze physiological data, map hormonal pathways, and diagnose stress-related health profiles.

Nature Nurture Nexus

This sequence explores the intersection of genetics and psychology, moving from basic inheritance to the complex interactions of heritability, epigenetics, and the diathesis-stress model. Students will analyze research methodologies and statistical data to understand how nature and nurture combine to shape human behavior and mental health.

Prenatal and Infant DevelopmentStages of gestation, the impact of teratogens, and neonatal reflexes. Tracks cognitive, sensory, and motor milestones alongside early attachment and social-emotional bonding.

Bonding Blueprints

This sequence explores the foundational psychological theories of early childhood attachment, including Harlow's contact comfort, Ainsworth's Strange Situation, Erikson's psychosocial stages, and infant temperament. Students analyze experimental data and behavioral patterns to understand how early social-emotional bonds shape future human development.

Baby Brains and Bodies

This sequence explores the rapid physical and cognitive expansion during the first two years of life. Students will move from understanding innate biological reflexes to complex voluntary motor skills, Piaget's sensorimotor stage, and the emergence of language through observational labs and experimental analysis.

Infant Milestones and Attachment

This sequence explores the rapid cognitive, physical, and social-emotional changes during an infant's first year, covering motor milestones, Piaget's sensorimotor stage, language acquisition, and attachment theory. Students analyze the interplay between biological maturation and environmental interaction to understand early human development.

Early Development Arc

This sequence explores human development from conception through the first two years, covering prenatal stages, teratogens, neonatal reflexes, motor milestones, Piaget's sensorimotor stage, and attachment theory. Students analyze the interplay between biology and environment in shaping early human life.

Analyzing Infant Development

A comprehensive 9th Grade Psychology unit exploring the physical, cognitive, and social development of infants during their first year of life. Students investigate developmental milestones, Piaget's theories, attachment styles, and language acquisition, culminating in a project where they design developmentally appropriate tools for infants.

Prenatal and Neonatal Journey

This sequence explores the biological and environmental journey of human development from conception to birth. Students will investigate the stages of prenatal growth, the impact of teratogens, fetal sensory experiences, and the critical first assessments of neonatal health.

Developmental Blueprint Sequence

A comprehensive 11th-grade psychology sequence exploring the cognitive and social development of children from infancy through middle childhood, focusing on major theorists like Piaget, Vygotsky, and Ainsworth.

Developmental Archive

A comprehensive 11th-grade psychology unit covering human development from conception through the first year of life. Students explore biological stages, environmental risks, neurological reflexes, cognitive milestones, and social attachment through case studies and simulations.

Analyzing Prenatal Growth and Infant Milestones

This sequence guides students through the biological and psychological progression of human life from conception to toddlerhood, analyzing prenatal stages, environmental risks, neonatal reflexes, milestones, and attachment theories.

Beginnings of Life Sequence

This sequence explores the biological and psychological development of humans from conception through the first year of life. Students will analyze prenatal stages, the impact of environmental factors, neonatal reflexes, motor milestones, and the formation of attachment.

Childhood DevelopmentPhysical, cognitive, and socio-emotional milestones from infancy through adolescence. Examines major theories of growth including attachment, cognitive stages, and moral development.

Psychology's Greatest Hits

A high-energy, two-week intensive unit for AP Psychology covering Development, Learning, Social Psychology, Personality, and Mental Health. This sequence provides a rapid introduction to core psychological theories and applications, designed to prepare students for the AP exam through a 'Greatest Hits' lens.

Dr. Lisa Lamb

Adolescent DevelopmentCognitive, social, and emotional shifts during the transition from childhood to adulthood. Examines identity formation, peer influence, and neurobiological development in the adolescent brain.

My World My Me

An 8-session course for elementary and middle school students exploring the Person in Environment (PIE) framework. Students analyze how personal traits interact with home, school, and community settings through a multi-session portfolio project and interactive activities.

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Jessica Lighten

Social Worker

8/14/25

Special Education Teacher

Night Prelude

A two-block introductory unit for Elie Wiesel's 'Night' designed for students with ADHD and SLD, focusing on character introduction, historical context, and the psychological impact of the Holocaust through movement and tactile activities.

EC

Erin Cloutier

3/11

The Addicted Brain

A high school psychology unit exploring the biological and environmental underpinnings of addiction, focusing on the nature vs. nurture debate and the brain's capacity for adaptation.

Evaluating Identity Formation and Social Dynamics

This sequence explores the psychosocial aspects of adolescence, using Erik Erikson's framework to examine identity formation, social influence, digital presence, and family dynamics. Students analyze how internal conflicts and external pressures shape the transition to adulthood.

Analyzing Identity Formation and Social Contexts

A comprehensive 11th-grade psychology unit exploring the psychosocial development of adolescents, focusing on identity formation through the lenses of Erikson and Marcia, while examining the influence of parents, peers, and culture.

Investigating Identity Formation and Social Dynamics

This sequence explores the psychological and social dimensions of growing up, focusing on identity formation, peer influence, family dynamics, and digital impact. Students apply classical theories like Erikson and Marcia to understand the transition from internal self-definition to external social navigation.

Teen Brain Blueprint

A comprehensive 9th-grade psychology sequence exploring the neurobiological and social factors of adolescence, from brain restructuring to identity formation.

Observational Learning Dynamics

A comprehensive high school psychology unit exploring the mechanisms of observational learning, from Bandura's Bobo Doll experiment to the impact of social media influencers. Students analyze the cognitive processes (ARRM) and the power of vicarious reinforcement in shaping human behavior.

Psychology's Greatest Hits

A high-energy, two-week intensive unit for AP Psychology covering Development, Learning, Social Psychology, Personality, and Mental Health. This sequence provides a rapid introduction to core psychological theories and applications, designed to prepare students for the AP exam through a 'Greatest Hits' lens.

Dr. Lisa Lamb

A high-energy, two-week intensive unit for AP Psychology covering Development, Learning, Social Psychology, Personality, and Mental Health. This sequence provides a rapid introduction to core psychological theories and applications, designed to prepare students for the AP exam through a 'Greatest Hits' lens.

Dr. Lisa Lamb

Self and IdentityPsychological frameworks for self-concept, self-esteem, and the development of social identity. Examines the interplay between individual personality traits and external cultural influences.

Odyssée Philo

Un programme de révision complet couvrant les 17 notions du baccalauréat de philosophie, structuré par grands domaines thématiques pour une compréhension transversale.

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Noémie L

4/7

Special Education Teacher

Night Prelude

A two-block introductory unit for Elie Wiesel's 'Night' designed for students with ADHD and SLD, focusing on character introduction, historical context, and the psychological impact of the Holocaust through movement and tactile activities.

EC

Erin Cloutier

3/11

English Language Arts Teacher

Belonging and Place

A deep dive into the Māori concept of Turangawaewae and global perspectives on belonging, identity, and the significance of land.

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Sana Yakub

2/14

Nature vs Nurture

A comprehensive unit focused on the psychological debate of Nature vs. Nurture, culminating in a major literature review research paper. Students will explore theoretical frameworks and synthesize existing research.

Amanda Torres

Psychologist

Humanity First 4th Grade Edition

A 4th-grade unit focused on kindness, fairness, and understanding how our words can make everyone feel like they belong, regardless of their background or skin color.

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This sequence examines the intersection of traditional values and modern life in contemporary China, exploring how urbanization, technology, and globalization reshape society. Students analyze case studies ranging from city architecture to digital ecosystems and pop culture.

Imperial Legacies

This sequence connects the history of imperialism to the contemporary world, analyzing long-term economic, cultural, and political legacies like neo-colonialism and dependency theory. students bridge 19th-century decisions with modern global issues.

Echoes of the Depression

This sequence examines how Americans used art, photography, cinema, and radio to cope with the Great Depression. Students analyze the role of government-sponsored culture and the power of media in shaping national identity and memory.

Imperial Ideologies and Cultural Justifications

A critical investigation into the intellectual and cultural frameworks of 19th-century imperialism, covering Social Darwinism, the 'Civilizing Mission', visual propaganda, and Orientalist theory.

Empire Logic

An in-depth 11th-grade history unit exploring the economic and ideological drivers of 19th-century imperialism. Students analyze the intersection of industrial capitalism, Social Darwinism, and technological advancement through primary sources and data.

Total War Archives

This high school history sequence explores the concept of 'Total War' during WWI, focusing on how governments mobilized entire populations through propaganda, economic shifts, and global colonial involvement. Students will analyze primary sources, data, and visual media to understand the blurring lines between civilian and combatant.

Great War Gritty Realities

An immersive investigation into the Western Front of WWI, focusing on how industrial technology created the stalemate of trench warfare and the human impact on those who lived through it. Students move from the technical aspects of weaponry to the psychological realities of the soldiers who used them.

Shifted Frames Sequence

A project-based unit exploring the tension between 1950s conformity and 1960s counterculture through the lens of cultural anthropology. Students analyze the shifts in suburbia, literature, music, and gender roles culminating in a multimedia exhibit.

Justice Tactics

An 11th-grade history sequence analyzing the evolution of strategies in the Civil Rights Movement, from legal challenges in the 1950s to the radicalization and Black Power movement of the late 1960s.

Freedom Strategies and Milestones

A 9th-grade US History sequence analyzing the strategic evolution of the Civil Rights Movement, from legal challenges to direct action and the legislative victories of the mid-1960s. Students evaluate the effectiveness of various protest tactics and the shift in movement philosophies.

An in-depth 11th-grade history unit exploring the economic and ideological drivers of 19th-century imperialism. Students analyze the intersection of industrial capitalism, Social Darwinism, and technological advancement through primary sources and data.

Social InfluenceMechanisms of conformity, obedience, and persuasion within group dynamics. Examines how social norms and authority figures shape individual behavior and decision-making.

Media Mindset

A two-day intensive sequence for high school students to master media literacy skills, focusing on bias detection, fact-checking, and the analysis of political narratives in the modern digital age.

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jtoomey

Counselor

2/15

Humanity First 4th Grade Edition

A 4th-grade unit focused on kindness, fairness, and understanding how our words can make everyone feel like they belong, regardless of their background or skin color.

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This high school history sequence explores the concept of 'Total War' during WWI, focusing on how governments mobilized entire populations through propaganda, economic shifts, and global colonial involvement. Students will analyze primary sources, data, and visual media to understand the blurring lines between civilian and combatant.

Total War Archives

This sequence explores World War I through the lens of 'Total War', examining how the conflict mobilized entire societies, transformed the home front, and utilized propaganda to sustain the war effort globally. Students analyze economic shifts, social changes for women, and the crucial participation of colonial subjects.

Great War Gritty Realities

An immersive investigation into the Western Front of WWI, focusing on how industrial technology created the stalemate of trench warfare and the human impact on those who lived through it. Students move from the technical aspects of weaponry to the psychological realities of the soldiers who used them.

Shifted Frames Sequence

A project-based unit exploring the tension between 1950s conformity and 1960s counterculture through the lens of cultural anthropology. Students analyze the shifts in suburbia, literature, music, and gender roles culminating in a multimedia exhibit.

Attraction and RelationshipsPsychological theories of interpersonal attraction, attachment styles, and factors influencing long-term relationship maintenance. Examines evolutionary perspectives and sociocultural impacts on human connection.

Early Development Arc

This sequence explores human development from conception through the first two years, covering prenatal stages, teratogens, neonatal reflexes, motor milestones, Piaget's sensorimotor stage, and attachment theory. Students analyze the interplay between biology and environment in shaping early human life.

Analyzing Infant Development

A comprehensive 9th Grade Psychology unit exploring the physical, cognitive, and social development of infants during their first year of life. Students investigate developmental milestones, Piaget's theories, attachment styles, and language acquisition, culminating in a project where they design developmentally appropriate tools for infants.

Evolutionary Critique Facilitation Guide

Group BehaviorConformity, obedience, and group dynamics within social settings. Examines psychological phenomena like groupthink, the bystander effect, and collective decision-making processes.

The Citizen Dossier

A comprehensive curriculum covering financial literacy, economic principles, and civic systems through historical case studies, ethical dilemmas, and real-world simulations.

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carley Martin

3/26

Humanity First 4th Grade Edition

A 4th-grade unit focused on kindness, fairness, and understanding how our words can make everyone feel like they belong, regardless of their background or skin color.

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A 9th-grade US History sequence analyzing the strategic evolution of the Civil Rights Movement, from legal challenges to direct action and the legislative victories of the mid-1960s. Students evaluate the effectiveness of various protest tactics and the shift in movement philosophies.

A 9th-grade US History sequence analyzing the strategic evolution of the Civil Rights Movement, from legal challenges to direct action and the legislative victories of the mid-1960s. Students evaluate the effectiveness of various protest tactics and the shift in movement philosophies.

Total War Economies and Societal Mobilization

This sequence explores the socio-economic dimensions of World War II, analyzing how nations mobilized their entire populations and economies for conflict. Students investigate the concepts of Total War, propaganda, and the shifting social contracts regarding gender and race, comparing Allied and Axis home fronts.

Total War Transformation

A project-based unit exploring the concept of 'Total War' and its transformative effect on civilian life, social roles, and civil liberties during WWII. Students analyze economic mobilization, propaganda, and the shift in societal norms for women and minorities, culminating in a museum curation project.

Black Death Catalyst

A comprehensive project-based sequence for 9th-grade students analyzing the Black Death's role as a catalyst for the end of the Middle Ages. Students explore the disease's geographic spread, medical misconceptions, economic shifts, artistic themes, and social revolts.

Automation and Human AI Interaction

This sequence explores the sociological and economic impacts of AI on the workforce and human interaction, culminating in a future-casting policy project. Students investigate automation history, algorithmic management, hiring bias, and the erosion of epistemic security through deepfakes.

The Dissected Record

This sequence explores logical fallacies in high-stakes rhetoric, transitioning from historical propaganda to modern political debates and media. Students develop critical thinking and media literacy skills by deconstructing manipulative tactics like Ad Populum, Tu Quoque, and False Authority.

Memory Reliability and Reconstruction

A high school psychology unit exploring the fallibility and reconstructive nature of human memory, focusing on interference, schemas, the misinformation effect, and legal implications.

Bias Breakdown

This high school psychology sequence explores the cognitive and social roots of prejudice through Social Identity Theory, implicit bias research, and stereotype threat analysis. Students engage in simulations and case studies to understand how natural categorization can lead to systemic discrimination.

Social Change Lab

This 11th-grade psychology sequence shifts the focus from the roots of prejudice to evidence-based psychological strategies for reducing intergroup conflict. Students evaluate Allport's Contact Hypothesis, investigate systemic discrimination, and apply Elliot Aronson's Jigsaw Classroom technique, culminating in a project where they design their own psychological interventions for social change.

Investigating the Cognitive Roots of Bias

A 5-lesson sequence for 11th Grade Psychology exploring the cognitive and social roots of prejudice, discrimination, and bias through social identity theory, implicit association, and classic experiments.

Mind Mechanics Sequence

A deep dive into higher-order cognitive processes, exploring how the human brain organizes information, solves problems, and falls into systematic traps of irrationality. Students will learn to recognize mental shortcuts, overcome problem-solving obstacles, and analyze the power of framing.

Structural Deviance and Power

A high school civics unit exploring why people break rules through the lenses of Structural Functionalism and Conflict Theory. Students analyze Merton's Strain Theory, evaluate power dynamics in the legal system, and propose systemic solutions to social issues.

This sequence explores the intersection of genetics and psychology, moving from basic inheritance to the complex interactions of heritability, epigenetics, and the diathesis-stress model. Students will analyze research methodologies and statistical data to understand how nature and nurture combine to shape human behavior and mental health.

Justice in Session

An 8th-grade civics sequence exploring the American judicial system through simulations, case studies, and critical analysis of the criminal justice process, from courtroom procedures to sentencing and juvenile justice.