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Which subject	Psychology
What topic	Beginning of Psychology
What length (min)	30
What age group	Doesn't matter
Class size	20
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Number of slides	5
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Lesson plan

Topic

Beginning of Psychology

Subject

Psychology

Grade/Age Group

Middle School / High School (Grades 6-12)

Objectives

• To introduce students to the field of psychology.
• To explain the definition and scope of psychology.
• To discuss the importance of psychology in everyday life.
• To familiarize students with key psychologists and their contributions.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Projector and slides on the introduction to psychology
• Handouts with key psychologists and definitions
• Video clip introducing psychology (optional)
• Notebooks and pens

Class Size

20 students

Lesson Length

30 minutes

National Curriculum Alignment

The lesson aligns with the National Standards for High School Psychology, emphasizing understanding the principles and applications of psychology.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 mins	Greet students, introduce the topic, and state the objectives.
2	What is Psychology?	10 mins	Present the definition and history of psychology; show a short video.
3	Key Psychologists	10 mins	Discuss major figures in psychology (e.g., Freud, Skinner, Rogers).
4	Importance of Psychology	5 mins	Engage students in a discussion on how psychology is relevant to daily life.
5	Wrap-Up & Homework	5 mins	Summarize key points and assign reading/homework for the next class.

Homework

• Assign students a reading from their textbook on the history of psychology and ask them to write a one-page reflection on what they learned. Homework will be collected at the beginning of the next class without presentation.

Assessment

• Formative assessment through class participation and engagement.
• Review homework to evaluate understanding of the topic.

Additional Notes

• Ensure to maintain a supportive environment for students to encourage participation.
• Use examples relevant to students' experiences to help them connect with the material.

Lesson script