How Memory Works

Expected Outcomes

Stage 3
Unit 1 Assignment 1, 2, 4

Unit 2 Assignment 1
Unit 3 Assignment 2, 3
Unit 4 Assignment 4

Stage 4 Academic
Unit 1 Assignment 1, 4A

Unit 2 Assignment 2

Stage 4 Employment
Unit 3 Assignment 1, 2
Unit 7Assignment 3

Unit 8 Assignment 1, 2














DescriptionPen and Paper Method

1. The students will do research on how memory works and techniques for improving memory.

2. The students in the classroom should be divided into small groups.

3. Each group will do research on memory and create a poster with a labeled diagram, which will explain their findings.

4. The groups will present their findings to the class.

5. After all of the groups have presented, review the findings and have the students make their own notes on memory.

Sub-skills Needed:

1. Research strategies
2. Co-operative learning strategies
3. Speaking strategies
4. Note taking strategies

Materials Needed

1. Poster board or chart paper
2. Markers
3. Copies of the handout entitled, How to Make an Effective Poster.

Resources

Hughes, Elaine and David A. Sohn. Writing By Doing: Learning to Write Effectively. U.S.A. : National Textbook Company, 1997





















Computer IntegrationComputer Integration

The students will create a flow chart describing the continuum of how memory works. To accomplish this, the students will use the features on the draw tool bar in order to insert textboxes and arrows that will lead the reader through the flow chart. The students may embellish the flow chart with any artistic flair they wish.

See Computer Curriculum Guide:

Start Microsoft Word Section One, Pg. 1
Enter Text in a Document Section One, Pg. 11
Check Spelling and Grammar Section One, Pg. 18
Apply Bold, Italic or Underline Section Two, Pg. 5
Change Font, Font Sizes, and Colours Section Two, Pg.15
Draw Objects Using the Drawing Tools Section Three, Pg. 1
Save a Document Section One, Pg. 13
Preview and Print a Document Section One, Pg. 14

Evaluation

Speaking Rubrics and Checklists
  • Presentation Rubric
  • Speaking Rubric
  • Oral Presentation Checklist
  • Speaking Rubric II


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