Lesson 4:  Student Presentations

Grade Level: 10, 11, 12

Subjects:  English/Language Arts, Social Studies, Health

Learner Outcomes:
Students will learn all aspects of the careers in psychology from own and others' presentations. Students will be able to present information on career area researched.

Duration of Lesson:  This may vary according to size of the class.  Allow sufficient time period for each team to present 5-10 minutes.

Materials:  Computer and projection device for PowerPoint, podium for oral presenters.

Technology Tools/Courseware:  Computer equipped with PowerPoint, projection device.

Procedures:

• have teams draw numbers for order of presentations
• allow 5-10 minutes for each presentation
• have students complete checklist of each presentation
• use guided discovery and critical thinking questions at end of checklist

Enrichment Activities:  Invite other classes or persons in to hear presentations. Add written research report as a requirement if desired.

Evaluation/Assessment:  Checklist on all areas to be researched

West Virginia Instructional Goals and Objectives :
Health: HE.1, HE.62   Language Arts: 12.42, 12.43,  12.89, 12.94.

Taylor County BOE Psychology Instructional Goals and Objectives:
P.1 Describe work done by psychologists, P.21 Use appropriate variety of software  or audio visual and multimedia materials..

National Standards:
Behavioral Studies Standards: 1. Understands that group and cultural influences contribute to human development, identity, and behavior.
Language Arts: 4. Gathers and uses information for research purposes.8. Uses listening and speaking strategies for different purposes.10. Understands the characteristics and components of the media.
Health: 1. Knows the availability and effective use of health services, products, and information.
 
 

References: a) apa.org
                   b) acinet.org(careerinfonet)
                   c)O*NET online(online.onetcenter.org)
                   d)ajb.org
                   e) psychology.org
                   f)jobweb.org
                   g)bls.gov/oco/(occupational outlook handbook)
                   h) state.wv.us/bep/lmi
 
 

Authors:
 Judy Poe
Alan DePiano
Tom Spadafore
Grafton High School
400 Riverside Drive
Grafton, WV  26354