Introduction
Students have read about the present and future directions
of psychology. In this exercise, students will review the
contributions of psychologists to understand how the discoveries
of psychology have improved our world.
Lesson Description
Students will use information from the Web site to research
the history of psychology. Students will research specific
psychologists to learn about methods they used, the theories
they formulated, and their significant contributions to our
world. Students will then answer four questions and apply
this information by preparing a letter nominating their candidate
for the "Psychologist of the Century" award.
Instructional Objectives
1. Students will be able to summarize the research, theories,
and contributions of an important psychologist.
2. Students will be able to apply this knowledge to write
a letter nominating their candidate for the "Psychologist
of the Century."
Student Web Activity Answers
1. Students' answers will vary.
2. Students' answers will vary.
3. Students' answers will vary.
4. Students' answers will vary.
5. Students' letters will vary. Students should present persuasive
arguments based on evidence contained in the Web site and
their textbooks.
Student Web Activity
