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GLO
1) Introduction to Psychology: To demonstrate an understanding on the
background on Psychology and why it is an important area of study.
Demonstrate an understanding of what psychology means and
background on psychology (K.1.Ia)
Demonstrate awareness of prominent figures in psychology and
their contributions to society (K.2.Ib)
Research and present on a prominent figure in psychology and
the contributions they have made (S.1.Ic)
2) Health and Wellness: To demonstrate an understanding that health and
wellness encompasses spiritual, mental, emotional, social and physical
health and demonstrate awareness of activities to improve health in
each area.
Investigate the impact of technology (media, video games) on
our health and body image (K.1.Ha)
Demonstrate an understanding of target markets and false
advertisement and gender stereotypes (K.2.Hb)
Explain credible media sources and their purpose and
demonstrate how to use them properly (K.3.Hc)
Demonstrate an understand of the 5 domains of wellness and
how they impact personal growth and development (k.4.Hd)
Demonstrate awareness of activities they can or do participate in
to improve their health in each area of wellness (K.5.He)
Examine ways to improve self-esteem and self-concept through
participating in self-esteem boosting activities. (K.6.Hf)
Create a media advertisement using the multiple intelligences
(commercial, radio broadcast, billboard, Photoshop) incorporating
gender roles, false advertising and/or target market portrayals.
(S.1.Hg)
Write S.M.A.R.T goals based on the 5 domains of health and
wellness (S.2.Hh)
List factors that influence our values, beliefs and self-esteem and
how these may impact the achievement of our goals. (S.3.Hi)
Identify sources of stress and strategies to deal with
stress(S.4.Hj)
3) Social psychology: To explore different social issues that students may
face or witness during adolescents and develop strategies to deal with
or respond effectively to each.
Explain and evaluate the role of our genes (K.1.Sa)

Describe physical features that make us attractive and the

biology behind this. (K.2.Sb)
Demonstrate an understanding of the law of attraction,
proximity, familiarity and mere exposure effects and be familiar
with this terminology. (k.3.Sc)
Describe the evolution of the sexes (K.4.Sd)
Explain the biology of same sex marriages (K.5.Se)
Evaluate how genes may affect our personalities (k.6.Sf)
Demonstrate an understanding of and Explain why bullying
occurs (K.7.Sg)
Explore and discuss the reasons for segregation and racism
(K.8.Sh)
Watch and reflect on a movie regarding one or several of the
topic areas (S.1.Si)
Implement or partake in a charity event/ fundraiser/program
that supports individuals of low socioeconomic backgrounds or
minority groups (S.2.Sj)
Design a campaign to raise awareness for mental illness, eating
disorders, acceptance of same sex marriages or the prevalence
of bullying and how to prevent it. (S.3.Sk)
Independently research and present on one of the topics in social
psychology of their choice applying the multiple intelligences.
(S.4.Sl)
Complete worksheets and Punnett Squares explaining genetics
(S.5.Sm)
Practice skills in conflict resolution (S.6.Sn)
Role play scenarios on bullying and determine ways for each
scenario to be resolved appropriately (S.7.So)
Conduct a field observation in a public setting observing peoples
individual differences and similarities. (S.8.Sp)
Write a paper analyzing the research from text or movie clip
studies addressing the social psychology topics (S.9.Sq)

4) Cognitive psychology: To develop an understanding of how the brain

functions when transferring and storing information and to be familiar
with various test taking strategies in order to improve study techniques
and critical thinking.
Identify specific test strategies (K.1.Ca)
Describe the structure and function of major regions of the brain
that are in charge of memory, concentration and the transfer and
storing of information (K.2.Cb)
Write a response addressing the various test strategies that exist
and their purpose. (S.1.Cc)

Participate in a variety of games and activities which involve

concentration, memory and focus (S.2.Cd)
Participate in either a virtual or hands on lab experiment
dissecting a rats brain. (S.3.Ce)

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Reflection
After the completion of the outcomes for Adolescent
Development

Psychology,

am

beginning

to

feel

more

comfortable with the structure of my SIC. Now that my GLOs and

SLOs have been condensed I feel I have a basis to start planning
the remainder of the curriculum. I believe that my lesson plan
and unit plan meet the outcomes of the SIC. The SLOs created
have provided me with many ideas for projects, activities and
field trips that will allow me to base this course on inquiry and
student interest. This will include research projects in several
areas where students have the option to choose their topic and
presentation

method,

field

observations,

lab

experiments,

participation in fundraisers and designing campaigns to raise

awareness. I believe this SIC addresses many topics that
students will deal with during adolescents and am satisfied with
the direction it is taking. I am confident that with the completion
of the SIC I will be successful in meeting the end goal I am trying
to achieve.

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Reference
Manitoba Education (2015). Manitoba Curriculum. The Grade 12
Psychology (40S): Manitoba Curriculum Framework of Outcomes. Retrieved
from http://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/cur/psych/index.html