Unit 2: Cognition
Duration of Days: 35
How perception organizes sensory input
How memory is encoded, stored, and retrieved
How thinking and decision-making occur
Common cognitive biases and heuristics
Theories of intelligence and testing practices
Conduct memory and perception experiments
Analyze decision-making scenarios
Interpret cognitive data
Evaluate intelligence assessments
Apply cognitive concepts to real-life situations
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Memory lab report
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Cognition project
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Unit exam
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FRQ practice portfolio
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Data interpretation activities
| Lesson # | Lesson Title | Duration of Days |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Perception | 6 |
| 2 | Thinking, Problem-Solving, and Decision Making | 8 |
| 3 | Memory | 13 |
| 4 | Intelligence & Testing | 8 |