AP Psychology
Due Dates: 1/20 (B) & 1/21 (A)
Review Project 2015-2016
Mrs. McGinley & Mrs. Janis
Objective:
As a review and creative work for this marking period, you will be
design a project that will demonstrate your understanding of some of the key
information from Chapters 1-8 and Appendix B (statistics). This project will
be due BEFORE the midterm and will take the place of a free response essay
on the exam. It will be worth 50 points.
Requirements:
 Your project should incorporate a sampling of information from all chapters covered
to date in class, which are Chapters 1-8 and Appendix B. You have a choice about
what information from each chapter you would like to incorporate into your project.
However, you are required to include enough information in order to demonstrate the
material covered in the text, usually at least five to six items from each chapter for
full credit.
 You may work in pairs or larger group (depending on the project), but keep in mind
that all group members receive the same grade and that the project must be organized
in a total presentation, not parts handed in separately.
 You must alternative ideas to your teacher for approval PRIOR to handing it in.
Failure to get approval may result in a zero for the project.
 Be Creative & Have Fun!
Possible Project Ideas:
 Construct a storybook, scrapbook, or ABC book (individual or with a partner)
Please note: The ABC book must include all of the letters of the alphabet and each
letter must have at least two words, explanations AND pictures. There should be a
picture and explanation of the terms. If you choose the scrapbook, it must also
include definitions/explanations in addition to pictures and artistic touches. In the
storybook, you must demonstrate your understanding of the topics in a creative and
interesting story format.
 Create a talk show, game show, or documentary (group project of up to 4 studentsemail me beth.mcginley@sbschools.org or mrsjanispsychology@gmail.com and/or
hand in a flash drive of your project).
 Design your own version of Psychology Today magazine (you can work alone or
with a partner)
 Develop a song (you can work alone or up to a group of 3). The song MUST be at
least 2 minutes long and can either be recorded or performed in class. You must
include the lyrics with your recorded song.
 Construct a board game (you can work alone or up to a group of 3). Make sure that
there are instructions and a key to play the game in order to demonstrate your
understanding of the material.
 Create an idea of your own-teacher approval required.