Unit Topic/Standards to be taught
1. I can differentiate types of research (e.g., experiments, correlational studies, survey research, naturalistic observations, and case studies) with regard to purpose, strengths and weaknesses. (College Board Standard IIA)
2. I can describe how research design drives the reasonable conclusions that can be drawn.
3. I can identify independent, dependent, confounding, and control variables in experimental designs. (IIA)
4. I can distinguish between random assignment of participants to conditions in experiments and random selection of participants, primarily in correlational studies and surveys. (IIA)
5. I can predict the validity of behavioral explanations based on the quality of research design. (IIA)
6. I can distinguish the purposes of descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. (IIB)
7. I can apply basic descriptive statistical concepts, including interpreting and constructing graphs and calculating simple descriptive statistics (e.g., measures of central tendency, standard deviation). (IIB)
8. I can discuss the value of reliance on operational definitions and measurement in behavioral research. (IIA)
9. I can identify how ethical issues inform and constrain research practices. (IIC)
10. I can describe how ethical and legal guidelines of the APA protect research participants and promote sound ethical practice. (IIC)
Bellringers
White Board Reviews
Formative Quizzes
Reading Comprehension Quizzes
Flashback Reviews
Vocabulary Graphic Organizers
Daily/Formative Assessments
White Board Assessments
Pre-Test
Vocabulary Graphic Organizers
Flashback Reviews
ACT Readings and Questions
Various Formative Assessments
Resources Needed/To Be Used
Various Readings
Internet
Smart Board
Worksheet-Independent/Dependent Variables
Videos—
Textbook
Psych Sim (computer simulations)
Teaching Segment (We will. . . .)
Facilitate group discussion and group work
Provide examples for various activities
Facilitate War game
Learner’s Activities/Workshop (Students wjll. . . )
Flashcards
Analyze FRQs
Prep-U
Lecture Note Outlines/Interactive Notebook
Vocabulary Activities
Operational Definitions practice
M&M Sampling Activity
Closure/Culminating Activity/Events:
Experimental Design Project
Summative Multiple Choice/Free Response Question Exam (College Board style with released questions)