Unit 5: Consciousness • Page - Windsor Locks High School

This unit concentrates our studies on our consciousness- what we are aware of. We also spend a considerable amount of learning time on altered states of consciousness (such as sleeping and dreaming) and how our behavior is effected.

Learning Targets:

Topic	Learning Target
What is consciousness?	I can communicate my initial thoughts about consciousness to my peers.
Meanings of Consciousness	I can explain the 3 meanings of consciousness. I can differentiate between consciousness and altered states of consciousness.
Unconscious	I can analyze Freud's three levels of consciousness.
Sleep	I can evaluate the importance of sleep for the human body.
Sleep Problems	I can apply and analyze sleep disorders in order to give sleep advice.
Dream Interpretation	I can explain the three methods of dream interpretation. I can apply the three methods of dream interpretations to determine the possible meaning of my dreams.
Meditation, Biofeedback, Hypnosis	I can explain the benefits of meditation, biofeedback and hypnosis on altering your consciousness.
Substances and Consciousness	I can explain how depressants, stimulants, and hallucinogens alter consciousness. I can evaluate if people use drugs to escape or heighten consciousness.

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