Psychology for kids?

[Marie Helweg-Larsen]

Hello I've agreed to talk at my daughter's middle school for career day. So I'm telling 6th, 7th, and 8th graders what psychology is, what psychologists do, and what college professors do. Yes, that is a lot to fit into 20 min while still making it sound relevant to them. In any case, I wanted to give them a handout with some more resources specially aimed at kids. I've copied what I have so far (below) found primarily via Google. Can you add other favorite websites or book about psychology aimed at this age group? I've stayed away from general advise giving websites not specifically related to psychology. Thanks for your suggestions! Marie Psychology for kids Compiled by Marie Helweg-Larsen, Ph.D., [EMAIL PROTECTED], 10/24/03  Websites http://www.apa.org/students/student1.html http://www.apa.org/students/brochure/index.html Considering a career in psychology? Here is information from the American Psychological Association. http://www.exploratorium.edu/memory/ Games and exhibits about all aspects of memory and the brain. http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/neurok.html Neuroscience for kids. Lots of fun activities and explanations. http://library.thinkquest.org/C001464/cgi-bin/main.cgi A site about the eye, seeing, and perception (including perceptual illusions). http://www.ncpamd.com/Kids_Pages. Articles, games, and book reviews for children and adolescents interested in understanding mental health issues. http://shykids.com/ Information about shyness and advice to kids and teens (and parents) on making friends and building confidence.  http://kidshealth.org/kid/feeling/ Lots of discussion and exploration of different feelings, including at school, home and with friends. http://www.kidspsych.org/index1.html Games and activities related to psychology. For children ages 1-5 and 6-9. Book Kincher, J., & Espeland, P. (Ed.). (1998). Psychology for Kids II: 40 Fun Experiments That Help You Learn About Others. Free Spirit Publishing, ISBN: 0915793830. Gr. 4-6. A follow-up to Psychology for Kids (1990), which helps children learn about their own behavior, this book explores why others behave as they do. People, paper and pencils, and a copy machine to reproduce written tests are the principal requirements of the 40 experiments, which investigate such things as gender differences, learning skills, perception, and logic. Kincher adds a sprinkling of classic concepts and terms and guidelines for interpretation. She also makes it clear that the experiments aren't rigorously scientific, just fun and challenging. A great change from the usual "science experiment" book, this will leave some kids absolutely fascinated. -- ********************************************* Marie Helweg-Larsen, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Psychology Dickinson College, P.O. Box 1773 Carlisle, PA 17013 Office: (717) 245-1562, Fax: (717) 245-1971 ********************************************* --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]