UNIT 3: The Workings of Mind and Body

Chapter 7 Altered States of Consciousness FINAL Assignment

Title: “The Consciousness Carnival”

Overview: Create a presentation (PowerPoint) of the altered states of consciousness as a

unique carnival experience, exploring different states in an entertaining and informative way.

TASK:

Introduction:

• Define altered states on consciousness and their significance.

• Compare states of consciousness to a carnival with various attractions.

Carnival Attractions

• You will create a minimum of 4 different carnival attractions related to a different altered

state. (Ex. dreams, hypnosis, meditation, etc.)

• Describe the features of each state of consciousness in relation to the carnival attraction.

(Ex. A hypnosis show, the lucid dream lounge, etc.)

• Be sure to include what each “attraction” entails and how each “attraction” interacts and

relates with the altered states of consciousness.

Conclusion

• Showcase your final “Carnival”.

• Discuss the importance of understanding altered states and their impact on daily life.

INTENT:

Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of altered states of consciousness, showcase

creativity in presenting complex psychological concepts, and engage the audience through

interactive elements.
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CRITERIA/ASSESSMENT MARKERS:
Category 4 3 2 1
Accurate and in-depth Includes essential Includes essential Content is minimal
Content knowledge of their knowledge about their knowledge about or there are many
chosen “attraction” and chosen “attraction” and their chosen factual errors.
the altered states of the altered states of “attraction” and
consciousness. Subject consciousness. Subject altered states of
knowledge is excellent. knowledge appears to consciousness. but
Min of 4 relevant be good. there are less than 4
attractions. relevant attractions.
Innovative approach in Created attractions Created attractions Creativity is limited
Creativity creating attractions related to the chapter. related to the chapter in attraction ideas
and related to the chapter. Attempted use of and attempted use of and engagement is
Engagement Effective use of visuals,visuals, and elements some elements to minimal.
and elements to to enhance enhance engagement.
enhance engagement. engagement.
Interesting, well- Relatively interesting, Delivery is not Delivery is not
Oral rehearsed with smooth rehearsed with a fairly smooth, but able to smooth and
Presentation delivery that holds smooth delivery that hold audience audience attention is
audience attention. usually holds audience attention for most of lost.
attention. the time.
Students are completely Students seem fairly Students are Students do not
Group prepared and has prepared but could be somewhat prepared, seem at all prepared
Preparedness obviously knows their more confident in their but there is a clear to present. No
material. Equal knowledge of the topic. lack of knowledge of evidence of equal
participation from all Fairly equal the topic. Somewhat participation from
group members and participation from all equal participation all group members
clear effective teamwork. group members and from all group and no teamwork.
clear effective members and
teamwork. teamwork.
The PowerPoint aids in The PowerPoint usually The PowerPoint The PowerPoint
Style and the delivery of the aids in the delivery of somewhat aids in the does not aid in the
Flow presentation. There is a the presentation. There delivery of the delivery and there is
logical flow with a clear is some logical flow presentation. There is little or no logical
intro, body, conclusion, with a clear intro, body, little logical flow with flow with a clear
and smooth transitions. conclusion, and smooth a clear intro, body, intro, body,
transitions. conclusion, and conclusion, and
smooth transitions. smooth transitions.

Note!!! – Be creative, use captivating visuals, engage your audience, plan, and divide the work
and research responsibilities evenly, connect to your own experiences/real life.
Helpful Ideas: Relate to influential experiments, case studies, findings, theories, & psychologists.