Sensation & Perception

This engaging lesson introduces students to the difference between sensation (raw input from the environment) and perception (the brain’s interpretation of that input). With clear, brain-based explanations and two interactive partner activities, students explore how our senses shape experience and how perception differs from person to person. Activities include tactile and olfactory exercises tied to memory, context, and interpretation. Built for Counseling & Mental Health II, AP Psychology, or General Psychology, this resource includes editable slides, printable worksheets, and Canva templates—bringing core psychological concepts to life through student discovery.