Hi.
Jonni Kincher has authored several books for young people about psychology. her book scan be found in museum storesBorders, etc.
Publishing Company, Free Spirit Press, Minn. Tel 1.612.338.2068
Psychology For Kids (geared towards 4-5-6 grades) ISBN 0-915793-23-7
Forty Fun tests that help you learn about yourself
Psychology for Kids II (geared towards, 6-7-8grades) ISBN 0-915793-83-0
Forty Fun experiments that help you learn about others
The First Honest Book About Lies ISBN 0-915793-43-1
Asks young people to examine the facts using the scientific method ...
All three of these books would be most appropriate and engage the students in active learning.
Jim
Jim Matiya
Carl Sandburg High School
131st and LaGrange Road
Orland Park, IL 60462
2003 Moffett Memorial (High School Category)
Teaching Excellence Award of the Society for
the Teaching of Psychology (Division Two of the
American Psychological Association
Lewis University. Romeoville, IL
Moraine Valley Comm. College. Palos Hills, IL
Illinois Virtual High School. Cyberspace?
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>From: Marie Helweg-Larsen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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>To: "Teaching in the Psychological Sciences" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Subject: Psychology for kids?
>Date: Fri, 24 Oct 2003 14:12:46 -0400
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>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
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>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.
>
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