Memes! (Practitioner: High Cognitive)

The Psychology of Memes is a high-interest lesson designed to pull learners in from the very first line. It transforms something students already love—memes—into a powerful tool for understanding communication, emotions, culture, and the brain. This lesson breaks down why memes spread, how they connect people across the world, and what makes them so addictive, relatable, and socially meaningful. Students explore real psychology concepts such as dopamine, social validation, mimicry, cognitive dissonance, and group identity, all through the familiar and entertaining lens of internet humor.
 
This lesson is designed for High Cognitive Champs (ages 8ish and up). It offers fun yet stimulating content, background knowledge questions, 3-Board AND 26 board Orange Questions, advanced math problems, one-word answer pink questions,  and broad pink questions. Ideal for encouraging deep discussions, critical thinking, and spelling skills while learning about a fascinating topic.