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Unveiling the Mystery of the Mind: A Complete Psychology Reading Comprehension Bundle

Embark on a captivating journey into the human mind with this comprehensive psychology reading comprehension bundle! This 10-part resource equips your students with a foundational understanding of psychology, from its historical roots to its modern-day applications.

What's Inside?

• Explore the Fundamentals: Articles 1 & 5 provide a clear introduction to psychology, its core concepts, and the goals of the field.
• Branch Out & Explore: Articles 2 & 8 delve into the diverse branches of psychology, helping students discover a path that aligns with their interests and potential career aspirations.
• Investigative Techniques: Article 3 sheds light on the scientific methods used in psychological research, with examples of observation, experiments, and surveys.
• Ethical Considerations: Article 4 tackles the crucial topic of ethics in research, fostering critical thinking about informed consent, deception, and confidentiality. Article 9 reinforces these concepts through a role-playing activity.
• A Glimpse into History: Article 6 takes students on a historical adventure, exploring the evolution of psychology from pioneering figures like Wundt to modern breakthroughs.
• Psychology in Action: Article 7 showcases the power of psychology in everyday life, from education and marketing to the workplace.
• Critical Thinking Challenges: Article 10 presents thought-provoking puzzles and case studies, encouraging students to analyze real-world human behavior through a psychological lens.

Let's delve deeper into each of the 10 captivating articles included in this psychology bundle!

1. Unveiling the Mystery: Intro to Psychology

• This introductory article ignites curiosity by defining psychology and exploring its core goals.
• Students will discover how psychology helps us understand why we think, feel, and act the way we do.
• A historical glimpse showcases the evolution of psychology from ancient philosophers to modern scientific exploration.

2. Decoding the Mind: Exploring Psychology's Branches

• This interactive article dives into the diverse branches of psychology, like cognitive, social, developmental, and personality psychology.
• Students will learn how each branch offers a unique perspective on human behavior and mental processes.
• Engaging activities help them connect with branches that align with their interests.

3. Science of the Mind: The Powerful Research Methods

• This informative article unpacks the scientific methods used in psychological research.
• Students will gain a solid understanding of key methods like observation, experiments, and surveys.
• Through real-world examples, they'll see how these methods contribute to new discoveries in psychology.

4. Ethical Dilemmas: Responsible Research in Psychology

• This thought-provoking article tackles the crucial topic of ethics in psychological research.
• Students will grapple with concepts like informed consent, deception, and confidentiality, fostering critical thinking about responsible research practices.
• Discussions and activities encourage them to consider the ethical implications of research studies.

5. Psychology 101: Crash Course on the Mind

• This concise and engaging article provides a high-level overview of psychology, captivating students with the wonders of the human mind and behavior.
• Students will gain a foundational understanding of key areas within psychology, like learning, memory, and emotion.
• Through reflection, they'll explore the value of understanding psychology in everyday life.

6. From Wundt's Lab to Modern Marvels: Psych History

• This article takes students on a journey through the fascinating history of psychology.
• They'll explore the contributions of key figures like Wilhelm Wundt and the development of major schools of thought that shaped the field.
• By comparing and contrasting historical approaches, students gain a deeper appreciation for psychology's evolution.

7. Beyond the Textbook: Real-World Psych Applications

• This article showcases the practical applications of psychology in various fields like education, marketing, and the workplace.
• Students will discover how psychological principles are used to design effective teaching methods, understand consumer behavior, and improve workplace dynamics.
• Real-world examples demonstrate the relevance of psychology in diverse settings.

8. Unveiling the Mystery of YOU: Branching Out in Psych

• This interactive article helps students connect their interests to different branches of psychology.
• Fun quizzes and activities spark career exploration by matching interests to potential psychology pathways.
• Students will identify a branch that aligns with their passions and explore its career possibilities.

9. Ethics in Action: Role-Playing Psych Research

• This engaging article uses a role-playing activity to solidify student understanding of ethical principles in psychological research.
• By actively participating in a research scenario, students will identify potential ethical concerns and brainstorm strategies to address them.
• This activity reinforces the importance of responsible research practices.

10. Psychology Puzzles: Cracking the Code of Behavior

• This article presents captivating psychological puzzles and case studies, encouraging students to think critically about the factors influencing human behavior.
• By analyzing real-world examples, students will learn to apply different psychological concepts to understand complex human behaviors.
• This activity challenges them to think beyond the surface and delve deeper into the psychological complexities that drive human actions.

Each Article Includes:

• Engaging Text: Captures student interest and makes complex concepts accessible.
• Guided Reading Questions: Promote comprehension and critical thinking.
• Varied Assessment Formats: Multiple choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer questions ensure a well-rounded understanding.
• Answer Key: Saves valuable time with easy grading.

Learning Objectives:

• Students will define psychology and its core concepts.
• They will explore the major branches of psychology and their unique perspectives on the human mind.
• Students will gain a solid understanding of the scientific methods used in psychological research.
• Through engaging activities, students will develop critical thinking skills to analyze ethical considerations in research.
• By examining the history of psychology, students will appreciate the field's evolution and ongoing discoveries.
• Students will explore real-world applications of psychology in various settings.
• They will develop critical thinking skills by analyzing human behavior through psychological concepts.

Common Core Standards Addressed:

• RI.1.1 - Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it.
• RI.2.3 - Identify the relationship between a primary and secondary source on the same topic.
• RI.3.2 - Determine the central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including the importance of individual sentences and paragraphs to the development of the central idea.
• RI.4.2 - Determine the central ideas or author's purpose in a text.
• RI.5.1 - Analyze how the author's purpose shapes the structure of a text, and identify an author's point of view.
• SS.9-12.6 - Evaluate the ethical and social implications of scientific discoveries.

Why Buy This Bundle?

• Comprehensive Curriculum: Provides a well-rounded introduction to psychology, covering key topics, research methods, ethics, and applications.
• Differentiated Instruction: Articles cater to a range of reading abilities and learning styles.
• Standards-Aligned: The content and assessments directly target key reading comprehension and social science standards.
• Engaging Activities: Interactive elements, case studies, and role-playing activities promote active learning and critical thinking.
• Ready-to-Use: Downloadable worksheets integrate seamlessly into psychology or social studies lesson plans.

Ready to unlock your students' critical thinking potential? Explore my store for a treasure trove of reading comprehensions that tackle diverse themes and inspire insightful discussions. From historical mysteries to scientific explorations, there's something for every classroom!

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This Functional Job Skills - Filing Work Task Box Set is essential for any Special Education Classroom! The included teaching instructions walk you through the scaffolding process using the prompt cards to allow you to support students as they increase their independence and learn a new job skill.  

The Filing Task Box Set includes:

• 5 progressive levels of skills working toward filing by last name
• Full set of upper case and lower case dividers
• Full set of 5 cards per alphabet letter for each progressive letter (Total of 620 filing cards)
• Teaching strategies for each of the 5 levels
• Student prompt card for each of the 5 levels

Progressive level details:

• Level 1 - Matching letters filing cards. Includes upper case, lower case, and 2 different fonts.
• Level 2 - First name filing cards with first letter highlight.
• Level 3 - First name filing cards with no highlight.
• Level 4 - First and last name filing cards with first letter of last name highlight for student prompt.
• Level 5 - First and last name filing cards, no highlight, for skill mastery.

Other resources you may also enjoy:

• FREE Token Board Set
• Visual Schedule Set

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This Functional Job Skills - Color Filing Task Box Set is a great way to get your students started with task boxes as they learn basic filing and color matching skills! The included teaching instructions walk you through the scaffolding process using the prompt cards to allow you to support students as they increase their independence and learn a new job skill.  

The Color Filing Task Box Set includes:

• 4 progressive levels of skills working toward filing by last name
• Full set of divider cards for each level
• Full set of filing cards for each level (Total of 400 filing cards)
• Teaching strategies for each of the 4 levels
• Student prompt card for each of the 4 levels to increase independence

Progressive level details:

• Level 1 - Matching colors, filing colors without color names, filing colored object cards.
• Level 2 - Filing colors with color names.
• Level 3 - Filing color names with color font prompt.
• Level 4 - Filing color names with black font, no color prompt.

Other resources you may also enjoy:

• FREE Token Board Set
• Visual Schedule Set
• Functional Job Skills - Filing Task Box Set
• Functional Job Skills - Menu Math Money Skills Set
• American Money Identification Task Box Bundle
• Canadian Money Identification Task Box Bundle
• Color Matching File Folder Task Box Set

Are you planning on using task boxes in your classroom this year? Check out my FREE 10 page guide to getting started with Task Boxes here!!

Terms of Use:

All copyrights reserved to Exceptional Education CA.  This product is for single classroom PERSONAL USE ONLY.  If there is a colleague or friend who is interested in my product, I would love for you to share the link to my store.  Placing this product online for download or sharing purposes is prohibited.  Please feel free to tag me on Social Media when you reference your use of this product!  

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This Functional Job Skills - Menu Math Diner Set is essential for any Special Education Classroom! Functional task bins are a simple but powerful tool that can transform the way we work with students as they build vocational skills and develop independence. These bins are a gateway to a world of independence, skill development, and growth.  Whether you are using them in a classroom, home, or therapy setting, functional task bins are a crucial element to any functional skills program.  

The Menu Math Diner Set includes:

Six different activities with various levels for students to work through:

• Locating Prices on a Menu
• Which item costs less? (with 2, 3, and 4 item options)
• Which item costs more? (with 2, 3, and 4 item options)
• Adding menu items (with 2, 3, and 4 item options)
• Using subtraction to calculate change
• Using subtraction to calculate how much more money you need for your purchase

There are also blank templates of each activity so that you can create your own as needed!

Other resources you may also enjoy:

• Functional Job Skills - Filing Task Box Set
• Visual Schedule Set
• American Money Identification Task Box Bundle
• Canadian Money Identification Task Box Bundle
• Colour Matching File Folder Task Box Set

Are you planning on using task boxes in your classroom this year? Check out my FREE 10 page guide to getting started with Task Boxes here!!

Terms of Use:

All copyrights reserved to Exceptional Education CA.  This product is for single classroom PERSONAL USE ONLY.  If there is a colleague or friend who is interested in my product, I would love for you to share the link to my store.  Placing this product online for download or sharing purposes is prohibited.  Please feel free to tag me on Social Media when you reference your use of this product!  

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Job / Work Skills are an important part of our Middle School / High School special education / Autism student’s learning. Differentiate your vocational lessons with this Multi-Level Mail Sorting Bundle! Learn to sort mail just like Postal Workers! Teaching students vocational skills is a critical part of a special education / transition to work program. This unit helps students practice job, pre-vocational, and life skills by reading the last name on an envelope and sorting the mail into the correct mailbox.

There are 3 Levels. Level 1 has 6 mail boxes with same color coding. Level 2 has 9 mailboxes with different color coding, and Level 3 has 12 mailboxes with NO color coding. Each level is progressively more difficulty and the cues / prompts are faded. There are 12 choices (mailboxes). The student will read the "mail" and determine the last name of the recipient. They will then choose the correct mailbox to "deliver" the mail based on the last name of the recipient and the mailbox.

These skills will assist your students in becoming more independent in their daily / work life. Each level has 30 self-grading Google Slides activity cards, a Title Page, Ways To Use Page, and Congratulations page. Additionally, 30 Total Offline, Interactive, self-grading activity cards, PLUS 30 Task Cards in Color.

This is a great addition to any CBI, pre-vocational/ supported employment program or independent living program. These activities can also support Transition Plan goals in your students IEP.

Perfect for In-Person learning, Small-Group learning, or Distance/Virtual Learning.

✭✭WHAT'S INCLUDED:

>279 Interactive Google Slides (30 Action Cards with "Correct / Try Again" and "Congratulations Page")

> 90 Interactive Offline Slides – No Internet Needed

> 90 Task Cards in Color

✭✭FREE BONUS✭✭ Task Card Data Collection Sheet for EASY data collection / progress monitoring!

✭✭NOTE:

> This is BEST assigned/presented in PRESENT mode, as this allows the students to self-check their answer and keep practicing until they get it correct!

> You MUST be able to access/download/save to a Google Drive.

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Be sure to look at the Preview and Thumbnails to ensure this activity aligns with your students/curriculum. If you have any questions, please contact me HERE BEFORE purchasing any item in my store so I can ensure you are satisfied with your purchase.

✭✭Do you need MORE Job / Life Skills No-Prep Mini-Units? Try These:

> Job / Life Skills: Grocery Store Departments - Level 1 Errorless Choices

> Life & Work Skills: Hardware Store Tools All In One Unit

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Life Skills are an important part of our student’s education. Life and Work Skills: Hardware Store Tools No Prep All-In-One Unit provides 3 levels of instruction so that your students can become familiar with tools found in a hardware store and used in the home. These skills will assist your students in becoming more independent in their daily life. There 276 total self-grading Google Slides activity cards (30 slides per differentiated level with “correct” and “try again” slides),Title Page, Ways To Use Page, Instruction Page, and Congratulations page. Additionally, 276 Total Offline, Interactive, self-grading activity cards (30 slides per differentiated level with “correct” and “try again” slides) PLUS 90 supplemental Task Cards (30 task cards per differentiated level) that are great for task boxes or reinforcement of skills PLUS 3 Differentiated Levels of BOOM CARDS!!!

This is a great addition to any pre-vocational program, job-site program, or independent living program. These activities can also support Transition Plan goals in your students IEP.

3 Differentiated Levels:

Level 1: Match Picture to Picture (30 task cards)

Level 2: Match Tool Name to Picture (30 task cards)

Level 3: Read a Scenario and Choose Correct Answer (30 Task Cards)

NOTE:

*This is BEST assigned/presented in PRESENT mode, as this allows the students to self-check their answer and keep practicing until they get it correct!

*You MUST be able to access/download/save to a Google Drive.

What’s Included:

> 276 Interactive Google Slides (3 Differentiated Levels)

> 276 Interactive Offline Slides – No Internet Needed (3 Differentiated Levels)

> 90 Task Cards (3 Differentiated Levels)

> 90 BOOM Cards (3 Differentiated Levels, 3o cards each level plus the Title Card, Instruction Card, and Congratulations Card

Note: To use Boom Cards, you must be connected to the Internet. Boom Cards play on modern browsers (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge). Apps are available for modern Android, iPads, iPhones, and Kindle Fires. For security and privacy, adults must have a Boom Learning account to use and assign Boom Cards. You will be able to assign the Boom Cards you are buying with "Fast Pins," (a form of play that gives instant feedback to students for self-grading Boom Cards). For assignment options that report student progress back to you, you will need to purchase a premium account. If you are new to Boom Learning, you will be offered a free trial of our premium account. Read here for more details about Boom Accounts!

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Do your students struggle with independent living skills such as knowing where to put laundry? Put Away/Sort Groceries? Choose the Best Cleaning Supply for the Job?

This Home Living Series focuses on ALL of these skills in a NO PREP bundle!

Life Skills | CBI | Work Experience | Job Skills | Remote Learning | Home Living | Activities of Daily Living

WHATS INCLUDED?

Laundry Sorting :

* 1 Title Slide, 1 Instructional Slide, 25 practice slides with "correct" and "try again" counterparts PLUS a Congratulations slide when all of the students finish!

* 1 Print or Digital Worksheet: Hang In Closet

* 1 Print or Digital Worksheet: Dresser Drawers

* 1 Print or Digital Worksheet: Linen Closet

* 1 Print or Digital Worksheet: Laundry Basket (for dirty clothes)

Cleaning Supplies:

* 1 Title Slide, 1 Instructional Slide, 30 practice slides with "correct" and "try again" counterparts PLUS a Congratulations slide when all of the students finish!

* 2 Print or Digital Worksheets: dish detergent

* 2 Print or Digital Worksheets: disinfectant spray

* 2 Print or Digital Worksheets: vacuum cleaner

* 2 Print or Digital Worksheets: laundry detergent

* 2 Print or Digital Worksheets: glass cleaner

* 2 Print or Digital Worksheets: clipart pictures to color/cut/paste into corresponding worksheets

Grocery Sorting:

* 1 Title Slide, 1 Instructional Slide, 30 practice slides with "correct" and "try again" counterparts PLUS a Congratulations slide when all of the students finish!

* 1 Print or Digital Worksheet: Pantry

* 1 Print or Digital Worksheet: Refrigerator

* 1 Print or Digital Worksheet: Freezer

TOTAL SLIDES: 264

TOTAL SUPPLEMENTAL WORKSHEETS: 19

NOTE:

*This is BEST assigned/presented in PRESENT mode, as this allows the students to self-check their answer and keep practicing until they get it correct!

*You MUST be able to access/download/save to a Google Drive.

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