Senses Presentations
AP Psychology
TOPICS INCLUDE:
Vision
Hearing
Touch
Taste
Smell
Kinesthesis
PROJECT:
The objective of this project is to present a product that will ensure the general knowledge of one of the six
senses. Your group will give a presentation that will include the following components:
1. Present TWO visual-informational aids (one digital; one physical) (ex: ppt/prezi/video clip &
a poster or brochure) (you may have more than two)
2. Define & Explain the vocabulary and anatomy of your topic in your presentation
3. Give at least TWO demonstrations, activities, or experiments relating to your topic
4. Create a practice quiz about the content to give to the class
5. A presentation that is at least 15 minutes in length – (well organized, detailed content, good
style) Everyone must have a part in the presentation.
Each of the five components is worth 10 points. The project is worth 50 points. It will be included in your
“Assignment” grade.
Senses Vocabulary
Presentations must include the following vocabulary:
VISION
HEARING
Transduction
Anatomy of the Eye
Accommodation
Acuity
Nearsightedness / Farsightedness
Feature Detectors
Parallel Processing
Young-Helmholtz Theory
Opponent-Process Theory
Color Constancy
Frequency
Pitch
Decibels
Structure of Ear
Place Theory
Frequency Theory
Conduction Hearing Loss
Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Cochlear Implant
Deaf Culture
TOUCH
TASTE
Four basic skin sensations
Somatosensory (Sensory) Cortex
Feeling Pain
Feeling Pressure
Phantom Limb Sensation
Gate Control Theory
Lamaze Method
Acupuncture
Sensory Interaction
Four Basic Sensations
Taste Buds
Gustatory System
Supertasters/ Nontasters
Papillae
Pathway of Tasting
Taste Preferences
SMELL
KINESTHESIS
Olfaction
Process of Smelling
Olfactory Anatomy
Anosmics/ Hyposmia
Nasal Cavity
Aromatherapy
Effect of Smell on Emotions
4 types of Pheromones
Vestibular Sense
Position & Motion Sensors
Kinesthesis
Ian Waterman’s case
Vestibular sacs
Semi-circular canals
Senses Presentations Scoring Guide
4
3
2
1
ACCURACY OF
CONTENT
(x2)
All required
information on the
sense is included and
accurate and correct.
KNOWLEDGE
GAINED
(x2)
Exceptional
understanding of all
concepts of the sense
demonstrated in the
presentation.
All required
information on the
sense is included and
there are no more
than 2 inaccuracies.
Adequate
understanding of all
concepts of the sense
demonstrated in the
presentation.
ACTIVITY
Activity or
demonstration was
well thought-out and
clearly demonstrated
the concept
intended.
Handout & visual
aide were well
thought-out and
clearly enhanced
understanding of
required content.
The presentation
demonstrated that
the group worked
exceptionally well
together with all
members
contributing
significant amounts
of quality work.
Communication &
coordination of the
group showed
exceptional planning.
Most required
information on the
sense is included and
there are no more
than 2 inaccuracies.
Inadequate
understanding of
some of all concepts
of the sense
demonstrated in the
presentation.
Activity or
demonstration was
somewhat thoughtout and inadequately
demonstrated the
concept intended.
Handout & visual
aide were somewhat
thought-out and did
not contribute to an
understanding of
required content.
The presentation
demonstrated that
the group worked
together with all
members
contributing some
work, although the
amount and quality
was unequal.
Communication &
coordination of the
group suggested a
lack of planning.
Some required
information on the
sense is included or
there are more than
2 inaccuracies.
Seriously inadequate
understanding of
some or all of all
concepts of the sense
demonstrated in the
presentation.
Activity or
demonstration was
not thought-out and
did not demonstrate
the concept
intended.
Handout & visual
aide were not
thought-out and
hindered
understanding of
required content.
The presentation
demonstrated that
the group did not
work well together
and the presentation
appeared to be the
work of only some
students in the
group.
Communication &
coordination of the
group showed a lack
of planning.
HANDOUT &
VISUAL AIDE
COOPERATIVE
WORK &
QUALITY OF
PRESENTATION
Activity or
demonstration was
thought-out and
demonstrated the
concept intended.
Handout & visual
aide were thoughtout and enhanced
understanding of
required content.
The presentation
demonstrated that
the group generally
worked well together
with all members
contributing some
quality work.
Communication &
coordination of the
group suggested
adequate planning.