Jody Yates
Social Studies Teacher and School Technology Leader
Emerald High School
Greenwood,
South Carolina
CP Psychology
Chapter 5: Adulthood and
Old Age.
This is a layered curriculum
unit on adulthood and old age. You have the ability to choose the grade
you will receive on this unit. You will need to work in class and at
home to complete the assignments. Good luck!!
C Layer Maximum 60 points in this layer
(Assignments with an * are
required)
1. Define Chapter 5 vocabulary
* ________(10)
2. Complete Guided Reading
Activities: Ch 5 1-3 * ________(20)
3. Complete skill-builder activity: * ________(5)
a. Graphic Organizer: Changer that Occur in Old Age
4. Reading Essentials Study
Guide 5.1* ________(5)
5. Reading Essentials Study
Guide 5.2 * ________(5)
6. Reading Essentials Study
Guide 5.3 * ________(5)
Choose any TWO of the
following:
7. Make flash cards for the
vocabulary terms. ________(5)
8. Make a crossword puzzle
using the vocabulary terms. ________(5)
9. Complete the Self-Check quiz for Chapter 5 at
psychology.glencoe.com
at 80% or better ________(5)
10. Watch the Psychology video #18 called
Maturing and Aging and write a half page
summary. ________(5)
11. To complete the C-layer
you must take a quiz and score at least 80% before moving to the
B-layer. *
Each “C” Layer activity is a daily grade. The completed unit is your test grade for this chapter.
Congratulations!! You are now
moving onto higher-level thinking. To complete this unit at a B or A
level, you will have a choice of activities to complete.
B Layer Maximum 15
points in this layer
Choose ONE of the
following:
12. Write a diary entry from the perspective of an elderly man ________(15)
or woman. Be sure to describe your physical, emotional,
and social condition.
13. Create an illustrated
timeline of major events in the chapter. ________(15)
14. Draw a Venn diagram comparing and contrasting male
and female development in adulthood.
15. Write a letter to an AARP newspaper explaining why old ________(15)
age is the “golden age” of a person’s life.
(you must support position with evidence)
A Layer Maximum 20
points in this layer
A-layer work should reflect
in-depth analysis and thought processes. When working at this level,
critical thinking is necessary.
Choose ONE of the
following:
15. Create an informational pamphlet entitled _________(20)
“Helping a Child Cope With Grief”. You may need
to do some additional research.
(Work with a partner if desired)
16. Create a poem, rap, or song explaining why the elderly
should be treated with respect and valued by our society. ________(20)
.
17. Write a story using all the vocabulary terms to explain the ________(20)
changes that take place in our lives from around age 20 to 80.
18. Conduct a video or audio taped interview with an elderly ________(20)
person. Find out about life events when they were growing
up and how life has changed for them.
You are almost there! The final assessment involves a ________(20)
one-on-one interview with “moi” to determine what you
have learned in this chapter.
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*** Attendance BONUS: No tardies, working on assignments ________(5)
in class, and present each day during unit.