Lesson 2: Memory and Forgetting
Duration of Days: 3
Lesson Objective
Students will describe how memory works and explain why forgetting happens.
How do people form memories? Why do people forget? What strategies can improve memory?
RH.9-10.1, RH.9-10.3, WHST.9-10.2
Students examine encoding, storage, retrieval, short-term memory, long-term memory, and forgetting. Students apply memory strategies to school and daily life. DOK Level 3
Memory model organizer, guided practice, examples, review games
Memory strategy activity, short written response, quiz