The Information Processing Approach to Cognition at Valdosta, Huitt, W. (2003)

General overview of Information Processing that includes graphic organizers and additional links to related topics, videos, and readings

Memory Experiments at Neuroscience for Kids (2008)

Some experiments and games to test memory along with some memory tricks and techniques at the end of this section

Brain-Friendly Teaching: From Sensory to Long-Term Memory Education World (2009)

Marilee Sprenger, the self-proclaimed Brain Lady, uses seven steps to help students move new information from sensory to long-term memory

Module 11, Video 1: Information Processing Strategies in Action from Bohlin Textbook (2008)

Three minute video illustrating spreading activation, attention signals, wait time, organization in the classroom

Mnemonics at Eudesign (2000)

Provides both a quick-reference source for people seeking information or help with specific subjects, and a library of assistance for anyone (teachers especially) seeking information about mnemonics in general.

Heuristics at Directed Creativity

definition, resources, and eight basic heuristics of Directed Creativity that provide good advice that will help improve our creative output

Transfer of Learning Psychology Applied to Teaching by Snowman (pgs. 348-352)

Explanations of Parts of Information Processing Model by Educational Psychology by O'Donnell (Chapter 8)

Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge by Mem Fox at the BYU Library

A small boy tries to discover the meaning of "memory" so he can restore that of an elderly friend.
Good beginning to a discussion of what a memory is and how we remember facts, events, procedures, etc. You could also use it to discuss/illustrate retrieval cues.

The Book of Think: Or, How to Solve a Problem Twice your Size by Marilyn Burns at the BYU Library

A book full of problem solving strategies and practice problems with hints, tips, and answers

Squeezing Milk from an Orange: An Easy Approach to Remembering Scripture by Kenneth L. Higbee (1977)

New Era article explaining memory techniques for memorizing scripture
This would be a great article to have students read and then re-label the strategies with the academic terms learned in class!!!

Memory by Carlos E. Assay (1986)

An article describing a close relationship between memory and mood, memory and testimony, memory and models, memory and thoughts, and memory and you

SINGING is a great rehearsal strategy for learning and memorization. Here are a few from the Children's Songbook to sing as examples