Topics Emotions Year 11

Curriculum Area Psychology Time Frame 6 Weeks

1 x single lesson
2 x double lessons

Developed By Sarah Shillabeer

SACE Performance Standards

Investigation
The specific features are as follows:
I2 Selection and acknowledgment of information about psychology and issues in psychology from
different sources.
I3 Understanding and use of ethical research practices.
Analysis and Evaluation
The specific features are as follows:
AE1 Analysis of the behaviour of individuals and groups of people in different contexts.
AE3 Analysis and evaluation of psychological evidence to formulate relevant conclusions.
Application
The specific features are as follows:
A1 Application of psychological concepts and evidence from investigations to new and familiar contexts.
A2 Application of appropriate psychological terms.
A3 Demonstration of skills in individual work and teamwork.
Knowledge and Understanding
The specific features are as follows:
KU1 Demonstration of knowledge and understanding of psychological concepts and ethical considerations.
KU2 Use of knowledge of psychology to understand and explain behaviours.
KU3 Communication of knowledge and understanding of psychology in different contexts, using different
formats.

Assessment Evidence

Pre-assessment · Continuous in a class discussions (as they move through the unit), what do they
know about the topic.
· What do students want to get out of the unit

Formative Assessment: Description:

At beginning of components - brainstorm Used a diagnostic and brainstorming tool to establish what
students already know about the topic

Exit Cards Implemented at the end of first lesson to establish students

goals and learning objectives

In class activities and discussion Ongoing assessment for teacher to monitor student progress
and engagement. Self-monitoring tool for students to keep a
record of their learning through the unit

Selfies Task Students will take photos of themselves or find images online
which depict the 6 universal emotions. Attention should be
paid to the details of the facial expressions
 Stress Poster Help ourselves and others to understand and deal with stress
by applying our knowledge of physiological responses and
stress to create a positive and informative poster.

Advertising Look at different advertisements which have been designed to

elicit an emotional response from its viewers. Analyse print and
media adds.

Inside Out Emotions Draft First submission of Emotions essay. Scaffolding for both essay
questions available.

Summative Assessment:

Assessment Type: Details of Assessment: Assessment Design Criteria Assessment

Conditions

I AE A KU

Inside Out - Emotional Expression and 2 1 2 2 Drafts Due Monday

Emotions Essay Theories Week 5 8pm via
OR email
- Four Levels of Explanation Final Submission
Due Wednesday
Apply knowledge and Week 6 8pm via
understanding of the Daymap
psychological conceptions of
emotion, and the four levels
of explanation, to the actions
and behaviour of characters
from the film Inside Out.

Other Evidence

- Connecting to real life

- Contributing to class discussions
- Homework completed
- Critical thinking
- Further research

Learning Plan

Week 1 Monday Double 95 minutes

Learning Intention: Roll
Expectations
Subjective Experiences - Ready to learn
Guiding Question: - Willing to contribute
- Being respectful
What are emotions?
How do emotions differ in 2 truths 1 lie introduction task, getting to know me.
individuals?
Objectives: What we will be covering in the unit – brief
overview.
Teacher directed, student
centred, discussions, exit Introduction to emotions
- What are emotions
card, application - 6 Universal emotions

Slides 1-14

Google form – Exit card

Wednesday Single 45 minutes

Slides 15-26

Roll 5 minutes

Last time 3 minutes

Objectives

Subjective Experience example

3minutes – note 5minutes

Definition Subjective Feelings 5 minutes

How they relate to the four levels of explanation 3mins

discussion
3mins group reflection

Subjective feelings and mental illness 5minutes

How subjective feelings are measured – discuss with partner

5minutes
Thursday Double 95 minutes
27-40
Roll – 2 minutes

Refresh previous lesson. 2minutes

How you feel Kahoot 15minutes

Emotional Intensities Task 20 minutes

Plutchick – discuss the model 5minutes

5minutes to come up with different emotions

Week 2 Monday Double 95 minutes

Learning Intention: Roll 5 minutes

Expressive Behaviour Last time 2 minutes

Physiological Responses
What we are doing today 2mins
Guiding Question:
Personality changes – 5 minutes
How do emotions differ in Phineas Gage 4 minutes
individuals? What affects
Expressive Behaviour
personality?
Teacher directed, student Universality 5 minutes
- Brainstorm, what do your pets do to show their emotions
centred, discussions, – 2 minutes
application to real life, - 3 minutes
research and application,
Introduce selfies task – 3 minutes
group work, brainstorming
Task part 1 – 15 minutes

Task part 2 – 10 minutes –

Look at each emotion – 10 minutes

Wednesday Single 45 minutes

Physiological Responses 2 minutes

4 levels connection 3 minutes

Responses to 6 emotions
Write for 6 minutes

Discuss each 12 minutes

Autonomic

Thursday Double 95 minutes

Roll 5 minutes

Last time and objectives

3 minutes

Introduce research 2 minutes

Individual research 15 minutes

Discussion with those in your row – one response from each

row – collaborate

Introduce group task encourage creativity, detail,

information, photos – 2 minutes

Creating/Drawing task 30-40minutes

5 scenarios which might activate each nervous system –

draw on your own experiences when considering the
sympathetic nervous system
Week 3 Monday Double 95 minutes
Learning Intention: Roll 5 minutes

Physiological Responses Last time 2 minutes

Four Levels of Explanation –
ANS posters 15 minutes
how they connect with
emotions What do the responses mean? 6 minutes
Guiding Question:
PSNS 3 minutes
How do emotions differ in
Flight or Fight 4 minutes
individuals? What occurs in
the body when emotions Freeze – read to class. 3 minutes
change? How does this
Discussion – 4+3 minutes
knowledge of emotions
transfer to everyday life? Where does the socio-cultural level fit? 15 minutes to work
quietly to draw up a table which best represents how the
Teacher directed, student levels work together with
centred, discussions,
Discussion 5 minutes
application to real life,
brainstorming, revision, Wednesday Single 45 minutes
application of theory
Roll 5 minutes

Revise the Four Levels of Explanation, discuss how these

connect to the three components of emotion, linking this to a
scenario.

Practice – A Bug’s Life – Hopper scene, analyse the scene

according to one of the levels – provide an example
(biological level).

Write about the scene from another Level of Explanation

Look at the assignment sheet.

Kahoot

Thursday Double 95 minutes

Watch Inside Out

Note taking template provided for both Essay

questions – differentiation
Inside Out Assessment – Note Sheet Four Levels of Explanation

BIOLOGICAL How Riley experiences her different emotions from this level of explanation
 BRAIN STRUCTURES
 NEUROTRANSMITTERS
 PHYSIOLOGICAL
 RESEARCH METHODS

Examples of this level of explanation in the film:

BASIC PROCESSES How Riley experiences her different emotions from this level of explanation
 COGNITION
 EMOTIONS
 MOTIVATION
 LEARNING

Examples of this level of explanation in the film:

PERSON How Riley experiences her different emotions from this level of explanation
 PERSONALITY TYPES
 PERSONALITY TRAITS

Examples of this level of explanation in the film:

SOCIO-CULTURAL How Riley experiences her different emotions from this level of explanation
 FAMILY
 CULTURAL
 FRIENDS

Examples of this level of explanation in the film:

Inside Out Assignment – Note Sheet – Emotional Expression and Theory

Discuss the role that each emotion plays in Riley’s life as she progresses through the film.
Joy Sadness
Role that each emotion is
playing

Role that each emotion is Fear Anger Disgust

playing
 Analyze the key emotions that are dominant in other main characters and how they impact on Riley.
Character: Character:

Dominant Key Emotion: Dominant Key Emotion:

How do they Impact Riley? How do they Impact Riley?

Use an example from the film to explain a theory of emotion that has been covered in class.
THEORIES OF EMOTION

THEORY DEFINITION APPLICATION TO RILEY

We become aware of how we

are feeling and only then do we
James-Lange experience an emotion.

A stimulus triggers our physical

and psychological experience of
Cannon-Bard emotion at the same time.
Week 4
Learning Intention:
Reflect on the film Inside
Out with consideration to
one of the two essay
questions
Guiding Question:
How are characters in Inside
Out impacted by their
emotions?
Teacher directed, student
centred, application to real
life, brainstorming,
application of theory
Week 5
Learning Intention:
How emotions affect our
everyday lives
Guiding Question:
Can stress be beneficial?
How are emotions used to
target individuals in a
commercial way?
Monday Double 95 minutes
Task – discuss, who is doing which question
Theories of Emotion 10 minutes – youtube video and
brainstorming
Senior Floor after school
Wednesday Single 45 minutes
Task – names on board
Senior Floor after school
Thursday Double 95 minutes
Task – Half class at Biology Excursion
Senior Floor after school
Monday Double 95 minutes
Psychological principles in everyday life. Stress and coping
mechanisms.
Stress Poster – Formative Assessment – in groups of 2 or 3
Once students have submitted their posters, they may
continue with their drafts.
Drafts due 8pm
Senior Floor after school
Wednesday Single 45 minutes
Advertising – emotions in advertising
Start with emotional adds – what do they make you feel
– observations – how do they make you feel?
How does advertising play to the emotions of people and
why?
Formative assessment piece – to be submitted by email
Thursday Double 95 minutes
Road Safety Awareness. Lesson 1 and 2.
Week 6
Learning Intention:
Refine understanding of the
four levels with connection
to the film Inside Out.
Understand the interplay of
emotions and how these
progress.
Teacher directed, student
centred, discussions,
application to real life,
brainstorming, application of
theory, revision
Monday Double 95 minutes
Return Drafts.
Work through final submissions with students.
Names on board for those who needed one on one help.
Senior Floor after school
Wednesday Single 45 minutes
Complete final submissions - Finals Due Wednesday night
8pm.
Final in class time for task, names on board.
Senior Floor after school
Thursday Double 95 minutes
Revision for Mid-Year exam.
Introduction to Psychology
3 Research Designs
3 Types of Data Obtained
Ethics
Social Behaviour
Sucker Effect/ Free Rider Effect
Social Loafing
Conformity
Factors Affecting Conformity
Emotions
6 Universal Emotions
3 Components of an Emotion
4 Levels of Explanation
Proved Revision Checklist
Senior Floor after school