Start of School Year Presentation/Activities (Psychology Elective, Non-AP)

I created this visually appealing PowerPoint to start the new school year for psychology electives (non-AP) for block class periods (which can be adjusted for a different schedule). Over the years I strived to make my first week perfect! I want the students eager to take the course and advertise the class across campus. This presentation will immediately create a strong impression on your students! You will download a PDF document with the link to Google Slides. You will be able to make a copy into your Google Drive and edit the slides (make it personal to you). I have included everything you will need in the PowerPoint. Check the lecture notes in the slides for links to every document that you will need.

PowerPoint Features:

• Lesson 1: Brain Game Activities (First Day Engagement)
• Lesson 2: Play-Doh Icebreakers (Relationship Building)
• Lesson 3: Tell My Story Activity (Relationship Building)
• Lesson 4: Perspectives Activity (Relationship Building)
• Lesson 5: What is Your Psych-Q? (Small Group Discussions)

Psychology Elective First Semester Units:

Start of Course

The Psychology of Your Smartphone or Introduction to Psychology

Positive Psychology

The Science of Learning

The Teenage Brain (Biological Bases of Behavior)

Psychology Elective Second Semester Units:

Adolescent Development

Rethink the Stigma