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Check out my prep-free complete units!! Each unit comes with PowerPoint lectures which include presenter notes and video clips, worksheets, warmups, activities, review crossword, assessment and daily lesson plans. Detailed lesson plans make no prep necessary, just copy/paste into your lesson plans. Everything is usable. Everything is planned. This bundle has everything you need to teach all about each unit of psychology! They really are, "such a time saver."

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Check out my prep-free complete units!! Each unit comes with PowerPoint lectures which include presenter notes and video clips, worksheets, warmups, activities, review crossword, assessment and daily lesson plans. Detailed lesson plans make no prep necessary, just copy/paste into your lesson plans. Everything is usable. Everything is planned. This bundle has everything you need to teach all about each unit of psychology! They really are, "such a time saver."
Psychology Consciousness Unit - Worksheets, PPTs, Guided Notes, Kahoot Review & Test + PsychologyAP
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Psychology Consciousness Unit - Worksheets, PPTs, Guided Notes, Kahoot Review & Test + PsychologyAP

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worksheets/activities, warmups, projects, video and video guide, multiple projects, sleep journal, review crossword, Kahoot! Review, assessment and daily lesson plans. This bundle has everything you need to teach all about consciousness and altered states of consciousness in your psychology classes. Detailed lesson plans make no prep necessary, just copy/paste into your lesson plans. Everything is usable. Everything is planned. This is the complete package. I have used this for both AP Psychology and regular classes. Each lesson begins with a warm-up, PowerPoint/Google Slides lecture, a review handout or activity and an exit ticket. PowerPoints include SPEAKER NOTES that guide you through the slides and short video clips. PowerPoints also include optional STUDENT GUIDED NOTES for students to complete during lecture for differentiated instruction. ** Includes Google Slides versions of PowerPoints for distance learning. ** Includes Google Apps versions of worksheets for distance learning Topics Include Consciousness • preconscious • subconscious/unconscious • non-conscious Altered States of Conscious sleep/dreams • circadian rhythms • NREM four stages of sleep • REM Sleep Sleep Disorders • insomnia • narcolepsy • night terrors • sleepwalking • sleep apnea Dreams • psychodynamic(Freud) theory of dreams • Neural Activation theory • information processing theory • physiologic theory Psychoactive Drugs • addiction & dependence • Depressants • alcohol, barbiturates, opiates • Stimulants • nicotine, cocaine, methamphetamines, MDMA • Hallucinogens • LSD, marijuana • hypnosis • biofeedback • meditation This Bundle Includes: • Daily Lesson Plans - Copy/Paste into yours! • Warmups and Exit Ticket PowerPoints/Google Slides + Student Guided Notes • Consciousness Psychology PowerPoints with Video Clips + Google Slides versions • Psychoactive Drug Brochure Project • Sleep and Dreams Project + individual student PDFs for distance learning • Psychology’s Sleep and Dreams Journal - PDF printout and Google Apps Instructions • Methamphetamines / Cocaine Chart + Google Apps version for distance learning • Marijuana/Opioids Chart + Google Apps version for distance learning • Sleep: CNN Special with Dr. Sanjay Gupta Video Guide + Google Apps version • Consciousness - Meditation Informational Text & Infographic + Google Apps version • Consciousness Crossword Puzzle Review + PDF without key for distance learning • Exit Ticket or Ticket Out the Door • Kahoot! Online Review Game - Students use their phones! • Editable Assessment + Key + PDF without key for distance learning • Plus extras Always more fun to come! “☆ Follow” me to be the first to know about new products and free stuff. Find me on Pinterest! And follow me on Teaching Psychology on Facebook, Teaching History on Facebook, and now on Instagram! File under: AP Psychology Psychology AP Altered States of Consciousness Psych Psychology
Psychology: Thinking & Language PowerPoint/Google Slides, Guided Notes + Video Clips
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Psychology: Thinking & Language PowerPoint/Google Slides, Guided Notes + Video Clips

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Psychology: Thinking and Language PowerPoint is a great resource to add to your psychology curriculum. This 28 slide PowerPoint is packed with beautiful graphics, engaging video clips and presenter notes that aid your understanding of each slide. I have used these with my A.P. classes as well as regular psychology classes. PowerPoints also include optional student-guided notes for students to complete during lecture for differentiated instruction. ** Includes Google Slides versions of PowerPoints for distance learning. Save some money! Get this product with the entire bundled unit including, worksheets, lesson plans, project, review, video/video guide, Kahoot! and assessment. Grab Thinking and Language Unit Bundled. Topics Include cognition concept prototype Algorithm heuristics insight mental set functional fixedness availability heuristic overconfidence belief perseverance creativity divergent thinking Sternberg’s Five Components of Creativity language phoneme morpheme grammar semantics syntax language development • babbling • one word stage • two word stage • telegraphic speech Learning Theory approach to language Nativist Approach to language - innate processes Language Acquisition Device(LAD) Noam Chomsky critical period Washoe and Kanzi linguistic-relativity hypothesis mental rehearsal Related • Psychology Algorithms v. Heuristics Review and Practice + Google Apps version • Psychology Problems with Problem Solving Review and Practice + Google Apps version • The Creative Brain: How insight Works Video Guide + Google Apps version • Stages of Language Development Comic Strip Design + Google Apps version • Theories of Language Development Theories Review and Practice + Google Apps version • Thinking and Language Crossword Review • THINKING AND LANGUAGE UNIT BUNDLED + Google Apps version for distance learning More on the way! “☆ Follow” me to be the first to know about new products and free stuff. Find me on Pinterest! And follow me on Teaching Psychology on Facebook, Teaching History on Facebook and now on Instagram!
Psychology Thinking & Language Unit PPTs, Guided Notes, Worksheets, Test, and Google Apps version
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Psychology Thinking & Language Unit PPTs, Guided Notes, Worksheets, Test, and Google Apps version

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Psychology: Thinking and Language Unit covers everything you need to teach your students about the Thinking and Language unit. Bundle includes Thinking and Language PowerPoints with video clips and presenter notes, worksheets/activities, warmups, video and video guide, crossword review, Kahoot! review, assessment and daily lesson plans. Detailed lesson plans make no prep necessary, just copy/paste into your lesson plans. Everything is usable. Everything is planned. This is the complete package. I have used this for both AP Psychology and regular classes. Each lesson begins with a warm-up, PowerPoint lectures, a review handout or activity and an exit ticket. PowerPoints include speaker notes that guide you through PowerPoint lectures, and short video clips. PowerPoints also come with optional student guided notes for students to complete during lecture for differentiated instruction. **** Includes Google Slides versions of PowerPoints for distance learning.** **** Added Google Apps versions of worksheets for distance learning.** Topics Include cognition concept prototype Algorithm heuristics insight mental set functional fixedness availability heuristic overconfidence belief perseverance creativity divergent thinking Sternberg’s Five Components of Creativity language phoneme morpheme grammar semantics syntax language development babbling one word stage two word stage telegraphic speech Learning Theory approach to language Nativist Approach to language - innate processes Language Acquisition Device(LAD) Noam Chomsky critical period Washoe and Kanzi linguistic-relativity hypothesis mental rehearsal This Psychology Unit Includes: • Daily Lesson Plans - Copy/Paste into yours! • Warmup and Exit Tickets PowerPoints + Google Slides versions for distance learning • Thinking & Language PowerPoints with Video Clip /Speaker notes + Google Slides versions • Student Guided Notes for students to complete during lecture for differentiated instruction • Psychology Algorithms v. Heuristics Review and Practice + Google Apps version • Psychology Problems with Problem Solving Review and Practice + Google Apps version • The Creative Brain: How insight Works Video Guide + Google Apps version • Stages of Language Development Comic Strip Design + Google Apps version • Theories of Language Development Theories Review and Practice + Google Apps version • Thinking and Language Crossword Review + Keyless Pdf version for distance learning • Kahoot! Review Game (students play with their phones!) • Editable assessment/test • Plus extras! More on the way! “☆ Follow” me to be the first to know about new products and free stuff. Find me on Pinterest! And follow me on Teaching Psychology on Facebook, Teaching History on Facebook and now on Instagram! File Under: Psychology Units Psychology Bundle High School Psychology Psych Psychology worksheets
Luther’s 95 Theses Primary Source Worksheet (Renaissance Reformation)
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Luther’s 95 Theses Primary Source Worksheet (Renaissance Reformation)

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Luther’s 95 Theses Primary Source Worksheet teaches students about document that started it all. Excerpts from Luther’s 95 Theses teaches students about his concerns with the Catholic Church’s Certificates of Indulgences, the Gospel and repentance. This can be used in class or as homework as it’s a completely stand alone assignment. Save some money by getting this with the entire unit including PowerPoints, worksheets, project, crossword review, video/video guide, lesson plans and assessment. Go to The Renaissance Unit Bundled. Other Renaissance Products! • Renaissance & Reformation PowerPoints • Birth of the Renaissance Informational Text • Niccolo Machiavelli's, The Prince Primary Source Activity • Renaissance Trading Card Project & Scavenger Hunt • Luther’s 95 Theses Primary Source Worksheet • Renaissance Video Guide, Key and Video link • Renaissance Crossword Puzzle Review • The Renaissance and Reformation Unit Bundled More to come. "Follow me" to be the first to know about new products and free stuff.
World War II The Surrender of France Primary Source Analysis (WWII)
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World War II The Surrender of France Primary Source Analysis (WWII)

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The Surrender of France Primary Source Analysis takes students back to France, 1940. Students learn about the German tactic of blitzkrieg and then are given a front row seat to Hitler just prior to the surrender ceremony with France. This exercise is visually engaging and is an excellent resource to use in your World War II Unit. This can be used in class or as homework as it’s a completely stand alone assignment. This is also perfect for substitute teacher plans. A key is included. Save some money by grabbing this amazing product, along with the entire World War 2 unit including PowerPoints, worksheets, lesson plans, review and assessment. Get World War II Unit Bundled. More Great World War II Stuff! • World War II Rise of Dictators Informational Text Analysis • Oppenheimer v Heisenberg: Race for the Bomb Video Guide - Video WebLink Included • Nanking Massacre/Rape of Nanking Primary Source Analysis • World War II Timeline Activity • Hitler vs Treaty of Versailles Primary Source Analysis • World War II PowerPoint with Video Clips + Presenter Notes • World War II Aftermath Informational Text & Chart Analysis • World War II Crossword Puzzle Review • World War II Unit Bundled More awesome stuff on the way, “follow me” to be the first to know about new products! Also, follow me on Pinterest at World History Ideas or World History TpT Store File Under: World War II World War 2 WW 2 WW II WW2 WWII
Shang and Zhou Dynasties Informational Text Worksheet
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Shang and Zhou Dynasties Informational Text Worksheet

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This informational text reading on the Shang and Zhou Dynasties is an excellent way for the students to learn about the first two official dynasties of China. After completing the reading, students evaluate a list of attributes about each dynasty's culture and fill in the chart. Students learn about the two dynasties' social classes, economy, government, religion and their advances in art and science. This can be used in class or as homework as it’s a completely stand alone assignment. Save some money by getting this with the entire unit. Go to Ancient River Valley Civilizations Entire Unit Bundled. More stuff on the way! Follow me to be the first to know about new products! Also, follow me on Pinterest
Ancient Egyptian Poem Primary Source Worksheet
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Ancient Egyptian Poem Primary Source Worksheet

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Ancient Egyptian Poem Primary Source Worksheet teaches students about different jobs in Egypt by analyzing an ancient Egyptian poem. This worksheet begins with an excerpt of an Egyptian poem, and analysis questions discussing detail and bias. The worksheet continues with students writing two employment wanted ads for two jobs of their choice from the poem. This can be used in class or as homework as it’s a completely stand alone assignment. Save some money by getting this with the entire unit. Go to Ancient River Valley Civilizations Entire Unit Bundled. More to come. "Follow me" to be the first to know about new products and free stuff.
Niccolo Machiavelli's, The Prince Primary Source Activity (Renaissance)
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Niccolo Machiavelli's, The Prince Primary Source Activity (Renaissance)

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Niccolo Machiavelli’s The Prince Primary Source Worksheet teaches students Machiavelli’s rules on being a Renaissance leader. Excerpts from his infamous book focus on whether it is better to be loved or feared, and a prince’s expertise on war. This can be used in class or as homework as it’s a completely stand alone assignment. It also makes good substitute plans. Save some money by getting this with the entire unit including PowerPoints, worksheets, project, crossword review, video/video guide, lesson plans and assessment. Go to The Renaissance Unit Bundled. More Renaissance Products! • Renaissance & Reformation PowerPoints • Birth of the Renaissance Informational Text • Renaissance Trading Card Project & Scavenger Hunt • Luther’s 95 Theses Primary Source Worksheet • Renaissance Video Guide, Key and Video link • Protestant Reformation Chart • Renaissance Crossword Puzzle Review More to come. "Follow me" to be the first to know about new products and free stuff.
Aristotle's Primary Source Worksheet (Greece)
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Aristotle's Primary Source Worksheet (Greece)

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Aristotle’s The Politics Primary Source Worksheet introduces students to Aristotle during ancient Greece and teaches them about Aristotle’s views of three forms of government, monarchy, aristocracy and constitutional democracy. This can be used in class or as homework as it’s a completely stand alone assignment. Save some money by getting this product along with the entire unit. Go to Ancient Greece Unit Bundle . More to come. "Follow me" to be the first to know about new products and free stuff.
Parts of a Neuron and 7 Common Neurotransmitters Worksheet
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Parts of a Neuron and 7 Common Neurotransmitters Worksheet

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Anatomy of a Neuron and 7 Common Neurotransmitters Worksheet teaches students about the parts of a neuron and their functions. After reading the summary about the parts of a neuron, student diagram the neuron and complete an outline on its functions. The second side focuses on 7 common neurotransmitters by examining a chart with their functions and then matching statements about real life example with the correct neurotransmitter. This can be used as homework as it’s a completely stand alone assignment. Save some time and money. For this product and other handouts, PowerPoints, assessment, warmups, lesson plans and more, go to Biology and Behavior Unit. More to come. "Follow me" to be the first to know about new products and free stuff. File Under: Parts of a Neuron
Thanksgiving: Psychology of Giving Thanks and Gratitude & Google Apps Version
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Thanksgiving: Psychology of Giving Thanks and Gratitude & Google Apps Version

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Transform your students’ perspective with this engaging guided reading on the Psychology of Giving Thanks. Perfect for the season, this resource explores the powerful link between gratitude and psychological well-being through research studies. Students will learn six practical, easy-to-apply methods for practicing gratitude, empowering them to enhance their mental health and overall outlook on life. This flexible assignment is perfect for in-class learning or as a homework task, making it a standalone resource for educators. Plus, an answer key is included. **Includes Google Apps version of worksheet for distance learning Related: Halloween: Psychology of Fear and Scary Movies + Google Apps Version More on the way! “☆ Follow” me to be the first to know about new products and free stuff. Find me on Pinterest! And follow me on Teaching Psychology on Facebook, Teaching History on Facebook and now on Instagram!
Developmental Psychology PowerPoints /Google Slides + Video Clips, Guided Notes
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Developmental Psychology PowerPoints /Google Slides + Video Clips, Guided Notes

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Developmental Psychology PowerPoint/Google Slides is a great resource to add to your psychology curriculum. This 32 slide PowerPoint is packed with beautiful graphics, engaging video clips and presenter notes that aid your understanding of each slide. PowerPoints also include optional STUDENT GUIDED NOTES for students to complete during the lecture for differentiated instruction. I have used these with my A.P. classes as well as regular psychology classes. ** Includes Google Slides versions of PowerPoints for distance learning Save some money by getting this crossword with the entire unit including PowerPoints, worksheets, lesson plans, project, review and assessment. Go to Developmental Psychology Unit Bundled. Topics Include Child Development attachement stranger anxiety separation anxiety contact comfort Harry Harlow imprinting Konrad Lorenz Mary Ainsworth secure v. insecure attachment parenting styles - authoritarian authoritative, permissive Jean Piaget’s four stages of cognitive development assimilation accommodation Lawrence Kohlberg’s moral reasoning Adolescence puberty primary sex characteristics secondary sex characteristics prefrontal cortex development Erik Erikson’s identity formation identity crisis Adulthood early adulthood middle adulthood late adulthood social clock marriage generativity menopause senile dementia Alzheimer’s Elisabeth Kubler’s five stages of grief Related: • Effects of Alcohol & Smoking during Pregnancy Infographic Analysis + Google Apps version • Playing with Piaget Activity + Google Apps version for distance learning • Developmental Psychology Crossword Review • Developmental Psychology Unit Bundled + Google Apps version for distance learning Always more fun to come! “☆ Follow” me to be the first to know about new products and free stuff. Find me on Pinterest! And follow me on Teaching Psychology on Facebook, Teaching History on Facebook, and now on Instagram!
Motivation & Emotion Psychology PowerPoint/Google Slides, Student Guided Notes, & Video Clips
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Motivation & Emotion Psychology PowerPoint/Google Slides, Student Guided Notes, & Video Clips

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Psychology: Motivation and Emotion PowerPoint / Google Slides is a great resource to add to your psychology curriculum. This 32 slide PowerPoint is packed with beautiful graphics, engaging video clips and presenter notes that aid your understanding of each slide. I have used these with my A.P. classes as well as regular psychology classes. Slideshows include speaker notes that guide you through the slides and short video clips. PowerPoints also include optional student-guided notes for students to complete during lectures for differentiated instruction. ** Includes Google Slides versions of PowerPoints for distance learning Save some money by getting this product with the entire unit including, warmups/exit tickets, worksheets, video/video guide, lesson plans, Kahoot! review, crossword and assessment. Just go to Motivation and Emotion Unit Bundled! Topics Include Motivation instinct Drive reduction theory Homeostasis Optimum arousal theory Yerkes-Dodson Law Maslow’s hierarchy of needs/motives -Abraham Maslow intrinsic v. extrinsic motivation Hunger Minnesota semi-starvation study glucose hypothalamus Set point theory basal metabolic rate (BMR) Settling point theory Social facilitation, unit bias obesity anorexia nervosa, bullimia Achievement motivation theory and NAch Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) David McClelland Emotions James Lange Theory Cannon-Board Theory Schachter Singer Two-Factor Theory Charles Darwin Paul Ekman Universal Facial Expressions Related: • Psychology of Emotion + Google Apps version for distance learning • Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs + Google Apps version for distance learning • Body Story - The Science of the Diet Video Guide + Google Apps version for distance learning • Theories of Motivation Review and Practice + Google Apps version for distance learning • The Psychology of Hunger + Google Apps version for distance learning • Motivation and Emotion Crossword Review • Discovering Psychology Motivation and Emotion Video Guide: Episode 12 + Google Apps • Motivation and Emotion Unit Bundled! + Google Apps version for distance learning More on the way! “☆ Follow” me to be the first to know about new products and free stuff. Find me on Pinterest! And follow me on Teaching Psychology on Facebook, Teaching History on Facebook, and now on Instagram! File under: Psych High School Psychology
Psychology: Stress & Health PowerPoints/Google Slides + Guided Notes & Speaker Notes
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Psychology: Stress & Health PowerPoints/Google Slides + Guided Notes & Speaker Notes

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Stress and Health Powerpoints / Google Slides with speaker notes and an embedded video link is a great resource to add to your psychology curriculum. I have used these with my A.P. classes as well as regular psychology classes. Lecture contains four PowerPoints, 21 slides total with speaker notes to guide you through the lecture. This also optional STUDENT GUIDED NOTES for students to complete during lecture for differentiated instruction. To top it off, a 25 question assessment covering all the notes is included. Make it easy on yourself. Includes Google Slides versions of PowerPoints for distance learning For the entire unit, including these PowerPoints, warm-ups, worksheets, assessment, project and lesson plans, go to Stress and Health Complete Unit. Topics Include: Stress vs. Stressors Types of Stress Sources of Stress, including 4 Types of Conflict Situations General Adaptation Syndrome (Alarm, Resistance, Exhaustion) Social Readjustment Rating Scale Psychological, Behavioral and Physical Effects of stress A/B Personality Types Coping with Stress Cognitive Appraisal Denial, Intellectualization Relaxation Techniques Meditation Biofeedback exersize support groups & more Always more fun to come! “☆ Follow” me to be the first to know about new products and free stuff. Find me on Pinterest! And follow me on Teaching Psychology on Facebook, Teaching History on Facebook and now on Instagram! File under: Stress and Health Lesson Plans
Psychology: Personality: PowerPoints / Google Slides + Student Guided Notes
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Psychology: Personality: PowerPoints / Google Slides + Student Guided Notes

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Psychology: Personality PowerPoints/Google Slides - Enclosed are 5 PowerPoints for a total of 31 slides with built-in assessment. I have used these for A.P. and regular classes. PowerPoints include speaker notes that guide you through the lectures and short video clips. PowerPoints also include optional STUDENT-GUIDED NOTES for students to complete during the lecture for differentiated instruction. I have used these for A.P. and regular classes. ** Includes Google Slides versions of PowerPoints for distance learning Make it easy on yourself! For these PowerPoints, worksheets, lesson plans, warmups and Exit Tickets, assessment and more, go to Psychology: Personality Unit Topics Covered Five Approaches of Personality Theory Trait approach Psychoanalytic approach Learning approach Humanistic approach Sociocultural approach Trait Approach -Allport, Cattell, Eysenk, The Big Five Psychodynamic Approach -Id, Ego, Super Ego -Defense Mechanisms -Freud’s Five Stages of Development -Jung, Adler, Horney, Erikson Learning Approach -Maslow Hierarchy of Needs -Self-efficacy, self concept, congruence Sociocultural Approach -Acculturation Related: • Defense Mechanisms Activity • An Adaptation of the Myers Briggs Personality Test • PERSONALITY PSYCHOLOGY UNIT + Google Apps version for distance learning Always more fun to come! “☆ Follow” me to be the first to know about new products and free stuff. Find me on Pinterest! And follow me on Teaching Psychology on Facebook, Teaching History on Facebook, and now on Instagram! File under: Personality Psych Intro to Psych More stuff on the way! For more great products, visit my store at Big Ideas in Teaching or find me on Pinterest!