In-Class Activities:
1) Neuron Note. You wrote me a new question about adolescence.
2) Lecture on Stage Theorists. I cranked through all the stage theorists: Piaget, Kohlberg, Erikson, Freud. Then I lectured on adolescence and specifically, the teenage brain.
Assignments:
1) Read chapter 4 pp. 171-189 (or finish it).
2) Notes and notecards (optional)
3) Extra credit Options
Cafe Scientific: How Environmental Change Drove Human Evolution? Thursday, October 7th 7pm.
Videos at lunch A days this week.
Thursday, October 7, 2010
October 5: Babies
In-Class Activities:
1) Neuron Note. You wrote me a new question about Piaget, attachment, and the other development concepts.
2) Collect "Gender Bender." Wow! What great ideas! You guys are very cool!
3) Philip Zimbardo's "The Developing Child" video!
4) Prenatal Development Lecture.
5) Stage Theorists Lecture. Because of the jam-packed schedule, I only got through Piaget. We will finish them all on Thursday and make it interesting. I gave you lots of life examples of my own children who are different stages at ages 3, 5, 8
Assignments:
1) Read chapter 4 pp. 159-170.
2) Notes and notecards (optional)
Extra credit Options
Cafe Scientific: How Environmental Change Drove Human Evolution? Thursday, October 7th 7pm.
Videos at lunch A days this week.
1) Neuron Note. You wrote me a new question about Piaget, attachment, and the other development concepts.
2) Collect "Gender Bender." Wow! What great ideas! You guys are very cool!
3) Philip Zimbardo's "The Developing Child" video!
4) Prenatal Development Lecture.
5) Stage Theorists Lecture. Because of the jam-packed schedule, I only got through Piaget. We will finish them all on Thursday and make it interesting. I gave you lots of life examples of my own children who are different stages at ages 3, 5, 8
Assignments:
1) Read chapter 4 pp. 159-170.
2) Notes and notecards (optional)
Extra credit Options
Cafe Scientific: How Environmental Change Drove Human Evolution? Thursday, October 7th 7pm.
Videos at lunch A days this week.
October 1: Gender Differences
In-Class Activities:
1) Neuron Note. You read answers to your questions and write a new question.
2) Culture. Wow! It's so much fun to talk about personal space. Thumbs up! Or wait, that could be bad in Nigeria.
3) Gender Differences Fishbowl Conversation. You wrote anonymous questions to ask the opposite sex and I collected them. Then all the ladies got together in a circle, with the guys listening on the outside, to have an honest conversation about them. And then we switched with the guys answering the ladies' question in the circle in order to find out their responses. This allows each gender to get a chance to talk amongst themselves honestly. In the end, we came to the conclusion that all females are not the same and all males are not the same.
Assignments:
1) Read chapter 4 pp. 143-159.
2) Chapter vocabulary notecards (optional)
3) "Gender Bender" assignment. Have fun!
Extra credit videos at lunch A days next week.
1) Neuron Note. You read answers to your questions and write a new question.
2) Culture. Wow! It's so much fun to talk about personal space. Thumbs up! Or wait, that could be bad in Nigeria.
3) Gender Differences Fishbowl Conversation. You wrote anonymous questions to ask the opposite sex and I collected them. Then all the ladies got together in a circle, with the guys listening on the outside, to have an honest conversation about them. And then we switched with the guys answering the ladies' question in the circle in order to find out their responses. This allows each gender to get a chance to talk amongst themselves honestly. In the end, we came to the conclusion that all females are not the same and all males are not the same.
Assignments:
1) Read chapter 4 pp. 143-159.
2) Chapter vocabulary notecards (optional)
3) "Gender Bender" assignment. Have fun!
Extra credit videos at lunch A days next week.
September 29: Jigsaw of Chapter 3
In-Class Activities:
1) Neuron Note. You read answers to your questions and wrote a new question.
2) Pop Quiz on Chapter 3.
3) Heritability. I clarified what it is. If it still is troublesome, see me at lunch.
4) Chapter 3 Jigsaw. You shared the information for you learned last class with your neighbors.
5) Gender Differences Preparation. You wrote anonymous questions to ask the opposite sex for Friday.
Assignments:
1) Start chapter 4.
2) Notes again for those of you with 80 or lower on the tests. Optional chapter vocabulary notecards.
3) Gender Bender. Analyze gender stereotyping in the world and write up your experience. See the half sheet I gave you on what to do.
1) Neuron Note. You read answers to your questions and wrote a new question.
2) Pop Quiz on Chapter 3.
3) Heritability. I clarified what it is. If it still is troublesome, see me at lunch.
4) Chapter 3 Jigsaw. You shared the information for you learned last class with your neighbors.
5) Gender Differences Preparation. You wrote anonymous questions to ask the opposite sex for Friday.
Assignments:
1) Start chapter 4.
2) Notes again for those of you with 80 or lower on the tests. Optional chapter vocabulary notecards.
3) Gender Bender. Analyze gender stereotyping in the world and write up your experience. See the half sheet I gave you on what to do.
September 27: Evolutionary Psych & Behavior Genetics
Class Activities:
1) Neuron Note. You got a chance to read some very interesting Neuron Note questions and answers...identical twins, heritability, Human Genome Project. I checked notes. Those of you who earned less than the mean on the tests need to try a new method of notetaking.
2) Evolutionary Psychology Survey: This gave us a chance to talk about how evolutionary psychologists talk about human behavior and our underlying motivations to perpetuate our genes. Who would you save if your boat sinks? Would you rather marry someone older or younger? It is a fun view of human behavior.
2) Gattaca. We watched the two great video segments from NOVA Science NOW. Personal DNA testing: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sciencenow/0302/01.html The second is about Epigenetics: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sciencenow/3411/02.html Think about how genetics could play in the future. If you love this stuff watch Gattaca for fun. Here is the story: The main character is one of the last "natural" babies born into a world where parents meet with the local geneticist to determine what traits they want they new child to have. Because of the knowledge that comes from genes, life expectancy and disease probabilities are known at birth. Since he is not genetically perfect, he has no chance of a career in a society that now discriminates against your genes, instead of your gender, race or religion. Until he assumes the identity of another perfectly genetic man... Watch the rest of it for a great conversation with your family and friends that relates to this chapter.
3) Jigsaw on Behavior Genetics, Evolutionary Psychology, and the Role of the Environment: you read one set of articles about hot topics and shared your information with a small group and listened to the other information they discovered in their readings.
Assignments:
1) Finish chapter 3.
2) Take very ACTIVE notes! I'll check again on Wednesday.
3) Chapter 3 and 4 vocabulary notecards (optional)
1) Neuron Note. You got a chance to read some very interesting Neuron Note questions and answers...identical twins, heritability, Human Genome Project. I checked notes. Those of you who earned less than the mean on the tests need to try a new method of notetaking.
2) Evolutionary Psychology Survey: This gave us a chance to talk about how evolutionary psychologists talk about human behavior and our underlying motivations to perpetuate our genes. Who would you save if your boat sinks? Would you rather marry someone older or younger? It is a fun view of human behavior.
2) Gattaca. We watched the two great video segments from NOVA Science NOW. Personal DNA testing: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sciencenow/0302/01.html The second is about Epigenetics: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sciencenow/3411/02.html Think about how genetics could play in the future. If you love this stuff watch Gattaca for fun. Here is the story: The main character is one of the last "natural" babies born into a world where parents meet with the local geneticist to determine what traits they want they new child to have. Because of the knowledge that comes from genes, life expectancy and disease probabilities are known at birth. Since he is not genetically perfect, he has no chance of a career in a society that now discriminates against your genes, instead of your gender, race or religion. Until he assumes the identity of another perfectly genetic man... Watch the rest of it for a great conversation with your family and friends that relates to this chapter.
3) Jigsaw on Behavior Genetics, Evolutionary Psychology, and the Role of the Environment: you read one set of articles about hot topics and shared your information with a small group and listened to the other information they discovered in their readings.
Assignments:
1) Finish chapter 3.
2) Take very ACTIVE notes! I'll check again on Wednesday.
3) Chapter 3 and 4 vocabulary notecards (optional)
Thursday, September 23, 2010
September 23: Review Test/Start Chapter 3
In-Class Activities:
1) Neuron Note. You didn't have answers to read today, but you wrote a new question based on the textbook reading on behavior genetics, twin studies, and evolutionary psychology.
2) Brain Test Review. I put the test data (distribution, mean, median, mode, standard deviation, histogram, grade scale) on the overhead so you could see how we did as a class as well as how you did in comparison with your classmates. We went over the questions that most students got wrong and you were able to write down the reasoning behind those tricky questions. I also tried to give page numbers so you could look up those concepts again.
General comments about the trickiest questions: Many of you missed the ones related to the types of neurotransmitters (chart on page 62) and what each hemisphere is specialized in doing.
3) Notetaking Assignment. If your test scores have been below the mean, you are required to improve your notes! I will check your notes on Monday. If you earned less than a 70, you must come in during lunch all next week.
4) Evolutionary Psychology Survey. This gave us a chance to talk about how evolutionary psychologists talk about human behavior and our underlying motivations to perpetuate our genes. Who would you save if your boat sinks? Would you rather marry someone older or younger? It is a fun view of human behavior.
5) "Codes for Life" DVD. Amazing studies of twins, discussion of behavior genetics, evolutionary psychology, and environment role.
Assignments:
1) Read chapter 3 pages 116-125.
2) Notetaking will be checked for those of you with test scores lower than 80. Pick a system and use it this chapter! I will be checking each day!
3) Chapter 3 vocabulary notecards (optional)
1) Neuron Note. You didn't have answers to read today, but you wrote a new question based on the textbook reading on behavior genetics, twin studies, and evolutionary psychology.
2) Brain Test Review. I put the test data (distribution, mean, median, mode, standard deviation, histogram, grade scale) on the overhead so you could see how we did as a class as well as how you did in comparison with your classmates. We went over the questions that most students got wrong and you were able to write down the reasoning behind those tricky questions. I also tried to give page numbers so you could look up those concepts again.
General comments about the trickiest questions: Many of you missed the ones related to the types of neurotransmitters (chart on page 62) and what each hemisphere is specialized in doing.
3) Notetaking Assignment. If your test scores have been below the mean, you are required to improve your notes! I will check your notes on Monday. If you earned less than a 70, you must come in during lunch all next week.
4) Evolutionary Psychology Survey. This gave us a chance to talk about how evolutionary psychologists talk about human behavior and our underlying motivations to perpetuate our genes. Who would you save if your boat sinks? Would you rather marry someone older or younger? It is a fun view of human behavior.
5) "Codes for Life" DVD. Amazing studies of twins, discussion of behavior genetics, evolutionary psychology, and environment role.
Assignments:
1) Read chapter 3 pages 116-125.
2) Notetaking will be checked for those of you with test scores lower than 80. Pick a system and use it this chapter! I will be checking each day!
3) Chapter 3 vocabulary notecards (optional)
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
September 21: Chapter 2 Test
It is Homecoming week and I am proud of those of you who worked hard dressing up! Have fun this week and make the most of Homecoming!
In-Class Activities:
1) Neuron Notes. You didn't need to write a new question, and the copier was not working in 2A. So sorry you didn't get a chance to read the answers today.
2) Collect Test Prep Assignment. Great songs, stories, and swimcaps! Thanks for singing Adam! You rock!
3) We watch a section in the Inside Out DVD series on "Tools and Parts of the Brain." It gave you a chance to see an EEG and an fMRI as well as a good review of all the parts of the brain.
4) Chapter 2 Test. 100 multiple choice questions on the brain. If you were absent today, you need take the test at the beginning of class on Thursday while we go over the correct answers. Please come early so you can get settled and get it completed without missing too much of the rest of class.
5) Development Outline. You received the new outline for this next unit. Please get organized. We'll have some great conversations about nature/nurture and human development. The next test will cover BOTH chapter 3 and chapter 4. Start making those notecards if this system is working for you!
Assignments:
1) Read chapter 3 up to page 116.
In-Class Activities:
1) Neuron Notes. You didn't need to write a new question, and the copier was not working in 2A. So sorry you didn't get a chance to read the answers today.
2) Collect Test Prep Assignment. Great songs, stories, and swimcaps! Thanks for singing Adam! You rock!
3) We watch a section in the Inside Out DVD series on "Tools and Parts of the Brain." It gave you a chance to see an EEG and an fMRI as well as a good review of all the parts of the brain.
4) Chapter 2 Test. 100 multiple choice questions on the brain. If you were absent today, you need take the test at the beginning of class on Thursday while we go over the correct answers. Please come early so you can get settled and get it completed without missing too much of the rest of class.
5) Development Outline. You received the new outline for this next unit. Please get organized. We'll have some great conversations about nature/nurture and human development. The next test will cover BOTH chapter 3 and chapter 4. Start making those notecards if this system is working for you!
Assignments:
1) Read chapter 3 up to page 116.
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