A handout(s) will be provided by the teacher. The parent/guardian will be responsible for printing out the handout(s). You must have access to a PDF viewer in order to open and print the handouts. Printing the handout(s) is optional, you may also choose to download and save them rather than print. 

Lessons will be taught using PowerPoint Presentations and will also incorporate some YouTube videos. 

This course also utilizes a free online text book. Students must have internet access to read the text. The textbook can be accessed at:  https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Textbooks_and_TextMaps/Psychology/Book%3A_Introductory_Psychology_(OpenStax)/01%3A_Introduction_to_Psychology/1.1. 

There will be no additional books or materials to purchase for this course. 

Students must have access to a web browser to complete brief research assignments as well as to read the textbook.  

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

This course does incorporate the use of videos. While I don't anticipate any content issues with the videos, parents should be aware of one. A video shown in week 2 of this course briefly mentions a human sexuality researcher who published 2 books. The video does not go into any detail about the studies nor the books, just briefly mentions them. I simply like for parents to be aware of this. The comment occurs around the 4 minute, 21 second mark and the video can be previewed on the following link: https://youtu.be/hFV71QPvX2I 

In addition, during week 4 while discussing forensics serial killers are mentioned. I do not show any gory crime scene photos nor go into graphic detail of the crimes. However, I do mention several serial killer cases and discuss how forensic psychologists were involved in helping to solve the open cases. Parents are always welcome to review the slide handouts prior to class as they will be posted in the classroom.