Lesson Plans

 Introduction to Psychology

LP-PSYCH-WK 11 & 12

[Spring 2008]

Monday/April 7^th

Test: Students to hand in [Chapter 8/Part I ]-“Take Home” Essay question and complete in class [Chapter 8/Part II ]-“Sensation and Perception” Multiple Choice Test.

Alternate Instructional Method(s): Video Presentation #12 “Discovering Psychology” Video Resource. “Motivation and Emotion” This program reviews what researchers are discovering about why we act and feel as we do, from the exhilaration of love to the agony of failure. With Dr. Norman Adler of Yeshiva University and Dr. Martin Seligman of the University of Pennsylvania.

Class Discussion/Analysis: Review of essential points outlined in the 30-minute video presentation.

Homework Assignment (to be completed): Guided Reading Activity 12-1 “Theories of Motivation.” Caption response 12.1 on page 315 “Harlow’s Monkeys” and 12.2 on page 317 “Incentive to Win.” Application Activity #5 on page 317. [Homework assignments worth 30 pts. total pts. value].

Student Alert! Study for Chapter 12 section 1 Quiz on Tuesday, 4/8.

Tuesday/April 8^th

Main Idea: [Section 12-1] Psychologists explain motivation and why we experience it in different ways through instinct, drive-reduction, incentive, and cognitive theories of motivation.

Section Objectives: [Section 12-1] “Theories of Motivation” #1. Describe four theories of motivation. #2. Discuss the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation.

Teacher Directed Instruction: Teachers presentation of materials on “Theories of Motivation.”

Alternate Instructional Method(s): Daily Focus Transparency 12-1 “Motivation Theories.”

Class Discussion/Analysis: Students to answer the questions pertaining to 12-1 Daily Focus Activity. Students to read “Exploring Psychology” feature on page 313 and answer teacher directed questions.

Focus: Our concerns and future aspirations give us motivation to take action. They may also be the things in which we invest the greatest emotion. Students to explore their own goals and aspirations. Class analysis in regards to what in general motivates teenagers and what in particular motivates their own actions.

Quiz: Section 12-1 “Theories of Motivation.” [5 vocabulary matching/5 multiple choice]. +30 pts. total value.

Homework Assignments Due: Guided Reading Activity 12-1

+Class Exercise(s):

·        “Theories of Motivation.”Caption response 12.1 on page 315

·        “Harlow’s Monkeys” and 12.2 on page 317

·        “Incentive to Win.” Application Activity #5 on page 317.

Wednesday/April 9^th  

Main Idea: [Section 12-2] Much of life is spent trying to satisfy biological and social needs. Biological needs are physiological requirements that we must fulfill to survive, whereas social needs are those that are learned through experience.

Section Objectives: [Section 12-2] #1. Describe the biological and social needs of humans. #2. Explain Maslow’s hierarchy of needs

Teacher Directed Instruction: Initiate discussion and analysis pertaining to materials in section 2 materials “Biological and Social Motives.”

Alternate Instructional Method(s): Daily Focus Transparency 12-2 “Biological and Social Motives.”

Class Discussion/Analysis: Students to answer the questions pertaining to 12-2 Daily Focus Activity. Students to read “Exploring Psychology” feature on page 319 and answer teacher directed questions.

Focus: Have students create a hierarchy of needs and their definitions pertaining to the function of the hypothalamus and the corresponding connection between the physiological and social experience.

Homework Assignments (to be completed): Guided Reading Activity 12 –2 “Biological and Social Motives” and Application Activity #5 on page 327. 

+Caption responses…

·        12.3 “Some Biological and Social Needs” on page 320.

·        12.4 “When to Stop Eating” on page 321.

·        12.5 “Percentage of Overweight Americans” on page 322.

·        12.6 “Your Performance” on page 325.

·        12.7 “Lacking the Fear of Failure” on page 326.

·        12.8 “Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs” on page 327.

*All homework assignments are due on Thursday, April 10^th.

Student Alert! Study for Chapter 12 Section 2 Quiz on Thursday 4/10.

Thursday/April 10^th

Quiz: Section 12-2 “Biological and Social Motives” [5 matching terms/5 multiple choice]. +30 pts. total value.

Class Discussion/Analysis: *Day #1-Homework Assignments and essential points from section materials.

Homework Assignments Due: Guided Reading Activity 12 –2 “Biological and Social Motives” and Application Activity #5 on page 327.  

+Caption responses…

·        12.3 “Some Biological and Social Needs” on page 320.

·        12.4 “When to Stop Eating” on page 321.

·        12.5 “Percentage of Overweight Americans” on page 322.

·        12.6 “Your Performance” on page 325.

·        12.7 “Lacking the Fear of Failure” on page 326.

·        12.8 “Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs” on page 327.

Friday/April 11^th

Class Discussion/Analysis: *Day #2-Homework Assignments and essential points from section materials.

Homework Assignments Due: Guided Reading Activity 12 –2 “Biological and Social Motives” and Application Activity #5 on page 327.  

+Caption responses…

·        12.3 “Some Biological and Social Needs” on page 320.

·        12.4 “When to Stop Eating” on page 321.

·        12.5 “Percentage of Overweight Americans” on page 322.

·        12.6 “Your Performance” on page 325.

·        12.7 “Lacking the Fear of Failure” on page 326.

·        12.8 “Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs” on page 327.

Monday/April 14^th

Class Discussion/Analysis: Quick Lab Assignment “Theories of Motivation from Chapter 12 Section 1 of the Psychology text.

Homework Assignment Due: *Day #1-Quick Lab Assignment “Theories of Motivation” Chapter 12 Section 1. [+50 pts.total value.] Students to present their pictorial collages and explain their analysis as prescribed in the assignment guidelines.

*Quick Lab presentations to continue on Tuesday April 15^th .

Homework Assignments (to be completed): Guided Reading Activity 12-3 “Emotions” and Application Activity #5 on page 336.

+Caption responses…

·        12.9 “The Range of Emotions” on page 329.

·        12.10 “Facial Feedback” on page 330.

·        12.11 “Threatening Elements” on page 332.

·        12.12 “Theories of Emotion” on page 335.

·        12.13 “Fear and Relief” on page 336.

·        *All homework assignments are due on Wednesday 4/16.

Student Alert! Study for 12-3 “Emotions” Quiz (+30 pts. total value). [5 matching vocabulary/5 multiple choice]. *Quiz on Wednesday 4/16.

Tuesday/April 15^th

*Quick Lab presentations to conclude today!

*Day #2-Quick Lab Assignment “Theories of Motivation” Chapter 12 Section 1. [+50 pts.total value.] Students to present their pictorial collages and explain their analysis as prescribed in the assignment guidelines.

Class Discussion/Analysis: Q.1 How do advertisers appeal to basic instincts and drives? Q.2 What are intrinsic and extrinsic motivations?

Wednesday/April 16^th  

Quiz: Chapter 12 Section 3 “Emotions” Quiz [5 matching vocabulary/5 multiple choice]. (+30 pts. total value).

Homework Assignments Due: Guided Reading Activity 12-3 “Emotions” and Application Activity #5 on page 336.

+Caption responses…

·        12.9 “The Range of Emotions” on page 329.

·        12.10 “Facial Feedback” on page 330.

·        12.11 “Threatening Elements” on page 332.

·        12.12 “Theories of Emotion” on page 335.

·        12.13 “Fear and Relief” on page 336.