Memory & Learning
One purpose of memory is to learn new information. In school we have to learn new concepts and memorize certain facts. What kinds of facts? Dates in history, math facts, physics formulas, and chemistry tables.
These lesson plans are geared toward students of various ages who need to memorize.
Lesson Plans
Third Grade Memorization Lesson Plans Packet (download as microsoft documents)
In addition to the Memorization packet here, we also have other Lesson plans,
a sampling of which are listed here, with links to their related pages.:
Lesson plan: Creative Writing exercise for exploring Memory of
the Senses
Related pages:
http://library.thinkquest.org/~C0110291/science/factors/senses.php
http://library.thinkquest.org/C0110291/purposes/autobio/vacation.phpEncourage students to write a short autobiographical story about their
summer vacation memories. Instead of the traditional event reporting,
require that they incorporate descriptive passages involving as many
senses as possible to take advantage of memory associations.
Family Traditions and Oral History Lessonhttp://library.thinkquest.org/C0110291/interact/lessons/family.php
Comparative Holiday CelebrationLesson Plan
http://library.thinkquest.org/C0110291/interact/lessons/holiday.php
Time Capsule Activity
Create a time capsule with family or friends.
What items did you include in your time capsule and why?
Links to Other Lesson Plans
The Library of Congress - Sometimes family history and public history merge in Cultural Memories, particularly evidenced in oral history archives. Learning About Immigration Through Oral History, is one example of the American Memory collection lesson plans provided by the Library of Congress.
