Lesson Objective

Students will develop a research-based proposal applying psychological concepts to a real-world issue.

How can psychology be used to explain real-world problems?

What psychological concepts apply to your topic?

How can research support your proposal?

CCSS.RH.11-12.1
Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis.

CCSS.WHST.11-12.7
Conduct research projects to answer questions.
D2.Psy.1.9-12
Apply psychological concepts to explain behavior.

D3.1.9-12
Gather relevant information from credible sources.

Students develop a focused research question and project proposal supported by psychological concepts and preliminary research. (DOK 3-4)

Topic brainstorming guides

Proposal templates

Individual conferences

Graphic organizers

  • Project proposal submission