Psychology Grade 11-12

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NHPS SOCIAL STUDIES

Grade 12- Psychology – Full Year 

  Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4
Unit Titles UNIT 1: Memory and Thought 

UNIT 2: Learning 

UNIT 3: Body and Behavior

UNIT 4: Sensation and Perception

UNIT 5: The Life Span

UNIT 6: Altered States of Consciousness 

UNIT 7: Abnormal Psychology

UNIT 8: Motivation and Emotion 

UNIT 9: Attitudes and Social Influence

Learning Outcomes UNIT 1:

1. Examine the range of human intelligence and creativity  

UNIT 2:

1. Examine various models of learning  

UNIT 3:

1. Examine how the brain and nervous systems work together to influence thoughts, emotions, memories, intelligence and creativity

UNIT 4:

1. Examine importance of sensation and perception in daily life  

UNIT 5:

1. Examine various areas of developmental psychology

UNIT 6:

1. Examine various forms and manifestations of consciousness  

UNIT 7:

1. Demonstrate understanding of various conditions of mental illness

UNIT 8:

1. Explore theories of emotion and motivation  

UNIT 9:

1. Examine how group and cultural behavior have an effect on individual behavior

Significant Task UNIT 1:

1. Use graphic organizers and situation solutions  

UNIT 2:

1. Compare/contrast five paragraph essay 

UNIT 3:

1. Article Critique- oral report and power point

UNIT 4:

1. Mirages and Illusions- charts and surveys  

UNIT 5:

1. Chart information and present findings and trends

UNIT 6:

1. Research task and reflection paper  

UNIT 7:

1. Use information analysis  and writing responses

UNIT 8:

1. Write a two page essay on competition  

UNIT 9:

1. Research cultural attitudes and create a handout

Content

Supporting Materials

  • Text: Psychology by Holt
  • US/World Map and Globe
  • Text: Psychology by Holt
  • US/World Map and Globe
  • Text: Psychology by Holt
  • US/World Map and Globe
  • Text: Psychology by Holt
  • US/World Map and Globe