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AP Psychology History and Approaches - Timeline Activity

By creating a timeline, you will be creating a visual to help better understand the history and scope of psychology and how those original theories have been built upon to reveal the science of Psychology as it is known today.

Using your book, notes, and __original research__ you will create a timeline depicting significant psychological ideas of the past.


 * Your timeline must include the following items, including a brief description of their historical significance to the continued study of psychology: **

Aristotle Wilhelm Vundt Francis Bacon

Socrates William James John Watson

Charles Darwin Sigmund Freud Publication of the First Edition of the APA Ethical Standards

Phrenology First Psychology Lab Sequencing the Human Genome

__ Please highlight significant fields of study (structuralism, behaviorism, ect.) that may be connected to a specific psychologist. __

- At least 5 images or visuals representing the psychologists or their findings. (How can you help an outside viewer understand what each of these items represents?)
 * Additional requirements: **

You will have the period on Monday to complete this activity. If needed, the activity can be taken home with you and completed for homework.


 * Grading ** **:** Your work on this assignment will be graded by the following rubric. Students have an opportunity to earn a total of 16 points towards an in-class assignment.

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When doing your originial research, please be weary of the validity and sources of the websites you are using. .gov, the APA website, and .edu sites are usually good places to start.


 * Rubric for Grading**


 * 4/ Excellent || 3/ Very Good || 2/ Sufficient || 1/ Insufficient ||
 * Requirements || All required information has been included. || One piece of required information is missing, but general understanding of the topic is evident. || Two-Three pieces of information are missing, but general understanding of topic is evident. || Two or more pieces of information are missing and the student’s general understanding of the topic is unclear. ||
 * Accuracy of Content || Information presented on the timeline is completely accurate. || Information presented on the timeline is mostly accurate (1-2 mistakes). || Information presented on the timeline is somewhat accurate (3-4 mistakes) || There are several content inaccuracies presented on the timeline (5+ mistakes) ||
 * Visual || Timeline is visually appealing and neat. Information can be clearly read. Student has used color to enhance timeline. || Timeline is neat. Information can be clearly read and the student has used some color to enhance timeline. || Timeline is somewhat unorganized. It is difficult to read information. Student has not used color to enhance timeline. || Timeline is unorganized and difficult to read. Student has failed to use color to enhance timeline. ||
 * Sequential Accuracy || All the events in the timeline have been placed in the correct. || One event on the timeline is out of the correct sequence. || More than one event is out of the correct sequence. || The sequence of events is incorrect. ||