This 30-slide PowerPoint presentation complements a unit on memory devices and study skills for high school freshmen. The following concepts are covered in a visually pleasing manner: Memory (includes 3 brief memory exercises requiring students to attempt to remember 13 items; this always lends itself to great follow-up discussion on memory devices students used to meet their goal) Aspects of Short-term and Long-term Memory Stages of Memory Numbers and Why They Tend to Frustrate the Brain Ebbinghaus’s Memory Curve (a.k.a. “Forgetting Curve”) Contributing Factors that Influence Retention of Information Flashbulb Memory The Importance of Reviewing Information Over Time Memory Devices Mnemonics Acronyms Chunking Grouping Repetition Flashcards Imagery & Visualization