Adolescent Development

Lecture: Recorded workshop led by Julie Baron on adolescent social culture, norms, and decision making.

Lesson Plan (Approximate lesson duration: 2 hours)

Lecture: In this video, a high school AP Psychology teacher lectures about adolescence.

Lesson Plan (Approximate lesson duration: 15 minutes)

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Lecture: In this TEDx Talk, Dr. Adriana Galván tells middle and high school students about the sensitivity of the teenage brain to rewards.

Lesson Plan (Approximate lesson duration: 50 minutes)

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Lecture: In this TED Talk, Dr. Sarah Jayne Blakemore explains how the human brain changes and develops during adolescence.

Lesson Plan (Approximate lesson duration: 60 minutes)

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Lecture: In this animated video, the speaker explains Erikson’s 8 stages of human development with engaging, supportive visuals.

Lesson Plan (Approximate lesson duration: 35 minutes)

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This American Life (Radio Show): Interview between radio host and 14-year-old girl on why middle school is difficult.

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Informational Video: In this brief pop science video, Myles Bess talks about what popularity means and how it can influence your future success.

Lesson Plan (Approximate lesson duration: 30 minutes)

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This American Life (Radio Show): Delightful stories of younger kids who follow logical steps to very illogical conclusions.

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