Grade(s)
9th-12th
Quarter - Year
Quarter One - 2024
Author
Dylan Wince
School
Tempe High School
Pillars
Biological
Cognition
9th-12th
Quarter - Year
Quarter One - 2024
Author
Dylan Wince
School
Tempe High School
Pillars
Biological
Cognition
MindScape:
A Psychology Game
Driving Question (DQ)
How can you unravel the intricate workings of the human brain by creating a game about behaviors, emotions, and cognitive processes, that can be played with at least 3 other people?
Supporting Questions (SQ)
Biological Pillar - Unravel the specific parts of the brain that are responsible for different behaviors.
Cognition Pillar - Illuminate the intricacies of mental processes, including perception, memory, problem-solving, and decision-making, that fosters a broader appreciation of cognitive functions in everyday life.
Project Description
Students will embark on a journey to unravel the intricate workings of the human brain by delving into the three fundamental dimensions of behavior, emotions, and cognitive processes. Their projects, creating a game, will serve as comprehensive explorations that go beyond textbook knowledge, incorporating interdisciplinary perspectives and real-world applications. To unravel the complexity of behavior, students may choose to conduct behavioral experiments, case studies, or interviews that shed light on the factors influencing human actions. Exploring emotions might involve artistic expressions, surveys, or interactive simulations to illustrate the dynamic interplay between neural processes and affective experiences. Additionally, for the cognitive processes dimension, students may design thought-provoking puzzles, games, or experiments to showcase the intricate mechanisms underlying memory, problem-solving, and decision-making.
Students will leverage their understanding of the human brain to propose innovative solutions or interventions that address specific challenges in mental health. This will involve creating goals and rules, designing the game, or developing community-based initiatives that promote psychological well-being. Through their projects, students aim not only to deepen their own comprehension of the subject matter but also to contribute meaningfully to our collective knowledge while fostering a greater awareness of the practical implications for mental health in society.
Public Product
How can you unravel the intricate workings of the human brain by creating a game about behaviors, emotions, and cognitive processes, that can be played with at least 3 other people?
Supporting Questions (SQ)
Biological Pillar - Unravel the specific parts of the brain that are responsible for different behaviors.
Cognition Pillar - Illuminate the intricacies of mental processes, including perception, memory, problem-solving, and decision-making, that fosters a broader appreciation of cognitive functions in everyday life.
Project Description
Students will embark on a journey to unravel the intricate workings of the human brain by delving into the three fundamental dimensions of behavior, emotions, and cognitive processes. Their projects, creating a game, will serve as comprehensive explorations that go beyond textbook knowledge, incorporating interdisciplinary perspectives and real-world applications. To unravel the complexity of behavior, students may choose to conduct behavioral experiments, case studies, or interviews that shed light on the factors influencing human actions. Exploring emotions might involve artistic expressions, surveys, or interactive simulations to illustrate the dynamic interplay between neural processes and affective experiences. Additionally, for the cognitive processes dimension, students may design thought-provoking puzzles, games, or experiments to showcase the intricate mechanisms underlying memory, problem-solving, and decision-making.
Students will leverage their understanding of the human brain to propose innovative solutions or interventions that address specific challenges in mental health. This will involve creating goals and rules, designing the game, or developing community-based initiatives that promote psychological well-being. Through their projects, students aim not only to deepen their own comprehension of the subject matter but also to contribute meaningfully to our collective knowledge while fostering a greater awareness of the practical implications for mental health in society.
Public Product
- A game that includes the information about the brain, emotions, behaviors and cognitive processes that can be played with at least 3 people
Important Collective Documents
Project MindScape
Essential Lessons
Essential Lessons are content lessons that are required by all students to complete.
Mr. Wince will ask to see your notes throughout the quarter and give feedback and engage in conversations about the content.
Checklist (3 Lessons)
TED: 'The mysterious workings of the adolescent brain"
Why Do We Do What We Do?
How You Change
How to Build a Board Game
Mr. Wince will ask to see your notes throughout the quarter and give feedback and engage in conversations about the content.
Checklist (3 Lessons)
TED: 'The mysterious workings of the adolescent brain"
Why Do We Do What We Do?
How You Change
How to Build a Board Game
TED: "The mysterious workings of the adolescent brain" |
Why Do We Do What We Do? |
How You Change |
How to Build a Board Game |
Quarter Checkpoints
Checkpoint #1 - Wednesday, August 21st
Student Portfolio Created on Weebly
First 3 Self-Evaluation of Learning
Checkpoint #2 - Tuesday, August 27th
Introduction to Psychology Essential Lessons
Biological Pillar Essential Lessons
Checkpoint #3 - Thursday, September 12th
Cognition Pillar Essential Lessons
Project Goals and Rules
Through 6 Self-Evaluation of Learning
Checkpoint #4 - Friday, August 13th
Game Idea Rough Draft and Roles within Group
Checkpoint #5 - Wednesday, September 25th
Whole Game Created and Completed, Published on Weebly Website
Quarter Self-Evaluation of Learning
Student Portfolio Created on Weebly
First 3 Self-Evaluation of Learning
Checkpoint #2 - Tuesday, August 27th
Introduction to Psychology Essential Lessons
Biological Pillar Essential Lessons
Checkpoint #3 - Thursday, September 12th
Cognition Pillar Essential Lessons
Project Goals and Rules
Through 6 Self-Evaluation of Learning
Checkpoint #4 - Friday, August 13th
Game Idea Rough Draft and Roles within Group
Checkpoint #5 - Wednesday, September 25th
Whole Game Created and Completed, Published on Weebly Website
Quarter Self-Evaluation of Learning
1st Quarter Units and Lessons
Project Unraveling Essential Lessons (3 Lessons) |
Introduction to Psychology
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Biological Pillar
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Cognition Pillar
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