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Classical and Operant Conditioning with Pavlov and B.F. Skinner

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This is such a fun lesson, you get to be Pavlov and your students get to be the dogs!You will need dixie cups, Tang powder or Lemonade powder (to get them salivating) and a bell or other stimulus. They don't need a ton of powder, just about a

Subjects:

Biology, Psychology, Physical Science

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Activities, Lesson

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Left Brain, Right Brain

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This is an interactive lesson that students love! There is a powerpoint that looks at different ways that the left and right brain are different and how they work together which I adapted from the series 'Brain Games'. Everything you need is

Subjects:

Anatomy, Biology, Psychology

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Activities

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Make a Globe with a Balloon

By HandsOnClassIdeas

This is a great project that really makes students think about lines of latitude and longitude, the tropics of cancer and capricorn, as well as placing continents correctly on the grid.You will need to provide balloons and sharpies.I've also

Subjects:

Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, Geography

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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Projects, Activities

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Make a Brain using Playdoh, Psychology or Biology Activity

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This activity is enjoyed a great deal by my students. I give them the option of working alone or with another person. Materials I provide are four small tubs of dollar store playdoh. (These come in 8 packs for $1.00 through Dollar Tree). I

Subjects:

Anatomy, Biology, Psychology

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Projects, Activities

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DID Multiple Personality Disorder Lesson with Reading, Slides, Guided Notes

By HandsOnClassIdeas

This is a full-day 75 min.+ lesson and doesn't require you to purchase anything. (With extra video links this can extend easily to 90 min.)It hooks students with two video clips, one the trailer from Split and the other a real-world case

Subjects:

Psychology, Reading Strategies, Informational Text

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2

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The Spanish Flu - Summary from "More Deadly Than War" w/ Student Notes

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This is an 11 page summary, with pictures, from Kenneth C Davis's book "More Deadly Than War" which is a history of the Spanish Flu. At the end of the document is a two-page document of student questions for them to answer as guided notes. Total

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, World History, Geography

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Lectures, Outlines, Lesson

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History of Brain Science and Imaging

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This lesson is on the history of brain science and imaging. It begins with the Egyptians and quickly progresses to modern imaging techniques. I use these notes and links on the first day of class in Psychology. There are 27 pages in total. I don't

Subjects:

Anatomy, Psychology, Physical Science

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Research, Outlines, Lesson

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Interesting Memory Case Studies Videos with Hysterical Star Tracing Activity

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This is a great lesson for exploring aspects of memory in a psychology class.This 60-minute lesson will require you to check/upload three video links from Youtube, buy paddle mirrors from Dollar Tree (one for every two students), make copies of the

Subjects:

Art, Psychology, Occupational Therapy

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

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Activities, Movie Guides

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Battle Project for Civil War, World War I, and/or World War II

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This project is enjoyed a great deal by my students and takes 2-3 class periods. Materials I provide are file folders (legal size is best), dollar store playdoh, and plastic army guys, glue sticks and scissors. (if you have other craft supplies,

Subjects:

U.S. History, World History, Other (Social Studies - History)

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Research, Projects

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Columbian Exchange Menu Assignment

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This is a research assignment that gets students to consider what foods would have been possible, or not possible prior to and after the Columbian Exchange. Online research capabilities will be needed for this to work best, or it can be assigned as

Subjects:

European History, World History, Geography

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th

Types:

Research, Handouts, Homework

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Bean Counting WWI Casualties

By HandsOnClassIdeas

This was a fun activity that helped students visualize that massive loss of life in WWI.You will get a word document which contains two pages that need printed off for this activity and a page that has directions for you. I have included how many

Subjects:

U.S. History, European History, World History

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RH.11-12.2

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Columbian Exchange Presentation with Student Questions

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I have a link to an emaze presentation that I created. The emaze is very thorough and three-dimensional with background music. There are approximately 20-25 slides and I have student questions that go along with it.

Subjects:

European History, World History, Geography

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Prezis, Lesson

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United States and Iran - History and Summary of Current Conflict

By HandsOnClassIdeas

I teach a class called America at War and created this 14 slide powerpoint in order to summarize and explain to students the current situation in the Middle East. I did my best to keep it simple and non-biased. There is not a class worksheet, but

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, World History, Other (Social Studies - History)

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations

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Food & Spice Match

By HandsOnClassIdeas

I use this matching form to introduce my lesson on the Columbian Exchange. Prior to the lesson I gather items from my home and from the bulk section of my grocery store. I then, number the items in ziploc bags and have students pass them around

Subjects:

European History, Geography, Other (Social Studies - History)

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Activities, Cultural Activities

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I am a Level 2 Teacher who loves both hands on lessons as well as technology. I have taught for more than 10 years and love seeing those light bulbs light up over my student's heads.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I rely on a good plan to carry the day. I chunk up the lesson so that it stays engaging for the students.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

I don't have any formal awards, but within my department my classes are packed. I consistently have 40 students in each class because I try my best to make learning fun and engaging.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I have a major in history and social studies from the University of Utah. I take online courses over the summer to enhance my teaching and keep things fresh.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I am married with two kids and live in Utah. I am definitely a life long learner.