MONDAY - AP PSYCH
NO SCHOOL - FALL BREAK! |
| TUESDAY - AP PSYCH |
FOCUS/REVIEW QUESTION: If Phrenology (tools, measurements) is a pseudoscience then why is it credited with helping foster another area in psychology? - Crash Course in Psychology Episode 4 (0:00-2:05)
LEARNING TARGETS:
MODULE 1.4a: STUDYING THE BRAIN:
- Who is Phineas Gage and why is he important?
- How do modern day case studies teach us about the brain?
- Explain the general purpose and difference between the following brain research methods: EEG, CAT, fMRI, sMRI, case study (Know how they work, whether they show brain structure or function)
- Explain how phrenology helped foster the study of localization of the brain in psychology.
AGENDA:
ASSIGNMENTS:
- Read & take notes on Module 1.4b: BRAINSTEM & LIMBIC SYSTEM (pg. 63-69) for TOMORROW.
UPCOMING ASSIGNMENTS:
- AP test payments are due by November 1 for those planning on taking the test(s) in May. The cost is $100 per exam unless you qualify for free/reduced lunch; then it is $40 per test. Write a check to GHAPS and turn in to Student Services.
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| WEDNESDAY - AP PSYCH |
FOCUS/REVIEW QUESTION:
LEARNING TARGETS:
- Explain how the hindbrain, midbrain, and forebrain apply to behavior and mental processes.
- Identify and describe the function of the lower level brain structures & limbic system.
AGENDA:
ASSIGNMENTS:
- Read & take notes on Module 1.4b: CEREBRAL CORTEX (pg. 70-79) for TOMORROW.
UPCOMING ASSIGNMENTS:
- AP test payments are due by November 1 for those planning on taking the test(s) in May. The cost is $100 per exam unless you qualify for free/reduced lunch; then it is $40 per test. Write a check to GHAPS and turn in to Student Services.
- EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES: Choose a podcast and complete this Podcast Summary Sheet (copies available in classroom handouts box). + 1 points
(2 point limit per unit)
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| THURSDAY - AP PSYCH |
FOCUS/REVIEW qUESTION: Review Lower Level Brain Structures with the following Crash Course Episode 4 video clips:
LEARNING TARGETS:
- Does cortex size matter? If so, in what ways?
- How does the organization of the brain matter when comparing different animals?
- Identify and describe the lobes and functions of the cerebral cortex.
- Explain how the somatory sensory cortex and motor cortex are organized in the brain.
AGENDA:
- Module 1.4b: Cerebral Cortex Brain Structures Notes: (Video Lecture - 0:00-14:15)
- BRAIN DISORDER CASE STUDIES THAT REVEAL BRAIN FUNCTIONING:
- ONE YOUR OWN: Reviews Over Parts of the Cerebral Cortex:
- EXTEND YOUR LEARNING:
- Awesome Brain Sites to Review or Learn More About the Parts of the Brain:
- BRAIN & ITS PARTS:
- HEADACHES:
ASSIGNMENTS:
- AP test payments are due by TOMORROW for those planning on taking the test(s) in May. The cost is $100 per exam unless you qualify for free/reduced lunch; then it is $40 per test. Write a check to GHAPS and turn in to Student Services.
- Read & take notes on Module 1.4c: BRAIN DAMAGE RESPONSE & HEMISPHERES (pg. 80-86) for MONDAY.
UPCOMING ASSIGNMENTS:
- Start studying for a test on Modules 1.1-1.4c - TEST IS WEDNESDAY NEXT WEEK!
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| FRIDAY - AP PSYCH |
FOCUS/REVIEW QUESTION: Clark Teeple's Slim Shady Brain Parody - This was done as a brain project for class and was so well done I thought I'd share it with you all. Nice job Clark!
LEARNING TARGETS:
- Describe the role that Wernicke's Area and Broca's Area plays in language production.
- Recognize parts of the brain in everyday life.
AGENDA:
- Module 1.4b: Cerebral Cortex Brain Structures Notes: (Video Lecture 14:15 - END)
- How are the somatosensory and motor cortexes organized in the brain?
- Somatosensory Cortex Demo:
- Randomly press 1-4 fingers on your partner's back and have them guess how many figers were touching their back.
- Now do the same thing on their hand.
- Are they more accurate on one? If so, why is this?
- Secrets of the Mind with Dr. Ramachandran (12 min)- How does phantom limb pain explain the plasticity of the brain and how the somatosensory cortex works?
- Problems with Language:
- What happens when the emotional part of our brain (Limbic System) is disconnected from our visual system? Copgras Delusion
- REVIEWING WHAT WE KNOW:
- Nervous System & Brain Case Study Review
- We'll assign you a case study. Answer it and then combine with others who had the same case study to check your answers.
- Get together with at least 3 other groups to share your case studies.
- AI REVIEW: Use AI to plug in all the various brain parts we've learned recently. Ask it to create a quiz or a story or examples of each to help you review the parts of the brain we've discussed over the last few days.
ASSIGNMENTS:
- Read & take notes on Module 1.4c: BRAIN DAMAGE RESPONSE & HEMISPHERES (pg. 80-86) for MONDAY.
- Start studying for a test on Modules 1.1-1.4c - TEST IS WEDNESDAY NEXT WEEK!
- Try the following to help you review brain parts (more review materials can be found under Tuesday's lesson week.
- Nervous System & Brain Case Study Review - Check your answers HERE.
- AI REVIEW: Use AI to plug in all the various brain parts we've learned recently. Ask it to create a quiz or a story or examples of each to help you review the parts of the brain we've discussed over the last few days.
- AP test payments are due by MONDAY for those planning on taking the test(s) in May. The cost is $100 per exam unless you qualify for free/reduced lunch; then it is $40 per test. Write a check to GHAPS and turn in to Student Services.
UPCOMING ASSIGNMENTS:
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