Advanced Placement Psychology with Mr. Duez
Unit 2 - Biological Basis of Behavior & Sensation/Perception
WEEK AT A GLANCE:MON - Article Due: Nature vs. Nurture; The Neuron & Neuro-anatomy; Multiple Sclerosis;
TUE - Neurotransmitters, Multiple Sclerosis & Study of disease to understand biology: MS, ALS, Parkinson's Disease, Alzheimer's Disease: Neurotransmission is damaged, interrupted, or not functioning properly.
WED/THU - Intro Brain Sketch Project; Parts/Functions of the Brain; Endocrine System compared to Nervous System.
FRI - Collect Brain Sketch; Nervous System & Endocrine System Compared
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ARTICLE ON NATURE vs. NURTURE DUE ON Monday
BRAIN SKETCH DUE ON FRIDAY
Quiz on Weiten Chapter 3 is Monday, Oct. 5th
TEST on Biological Bases of Behavior is Wed/Thu Oct. 7th/8th
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| Yeah, Mr. Duez isn't always fond of this process when it doesn't work. :( |
Monday, Sept 28, 2015
Quote: Quote: "In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: it goes on." - Robert Frost
Learning Targets:
★ Analyze how a person's biology can impact their behavior.
1. Compare the different methods for peering into the human brain.
2. Analyze the areas that the brain controls?
3. Explain the structure and function of the neuron?
4. How does action potential function?
5. Explain the role of neurotransmitters in neural transmission?
Major points to understand:
1. The different methods for peering into the human brain
2. What the areas does the brain control
3. The structure of the neuron
4. The action potential
5. The role of neurotransmitters in neural transmission
Key OBJECTIVES :
★ Distinguish between the Central Nervous System (CNS) and the Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)
★ Provide an overview of the peripheral nervous system, including its subdivisions.
★ Describe the main functions of the two types of nervous tissues.
★ Identify the location and various parts of the neuron and discuss their functions.
★ Describe the neural impulse and absolute refractory period.
Agenda:
1. DO NOW: Prepare Nature v. Nurture article
2. Discuss article. What does Nature via Nurture mean to you?
Assignment:
Work through the Learning Targets and answer the questions at the end over Biological Bases of Behavior
Read & Study the Notes and YouTube Lectures over Unit 2: Biological Basis of Behavior
BRAIN SKETCH DUE ON FRIDAY
Quiz on Weiten Chapter 3 is Monday, Oct. 5th
TEST on Biological Bases of Behavior is Wed/Thu Oct. 7th/8th
Tuesday, Sept 29, 2015
Quote: "The shoe that fits one person pinches another; there is no recipe for living that suits all cases." - Carl Jung
Learning Targets:
★ Analyze how a person's biology can impact their behavior.
1. Compare the different methods for peering into the human brain.
2. Analyze the areas that the brain controls?
3. Explain the structure and function of the neuron?
4. How does action potential function?
5. Explain the role of neurotransmitters in neural transmission?
Major points to understand:
1. The different methods for peering into the human brain
2. What the areas does the brain control
3. The structure of the neuron
4. The action potential
5. The role of neurotransmitters in neural transmission
Key OBJECTIVES :
★ Distinguish between the Central Nervous System (CNS) and the Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)
★ Provide an overview of the peripheral nervous system, including its subdivisions.
★ Describe the main functions of the two types of nervous tissues.
★ Identify the location and various parts of the neuron and discuss their functions.
★ Describe the neural impulse and absolute refractory period.
Agenda:
1. DO NOW: Pick up article: What MS Feels Like
2. Discuss the article: How does MS impact someone's life? Where does the problem occur? It is in the neuroanatomy of the brain and Central Nervous System (CNS).
3. Notes, Video, Discussion: Neuroanatomy, The Neuron, The Nervous System, and how we study it through looking at disorders and disease. Specific focus on Multiple Sclerosis.
Notes: The Nervous System
4. Video & Discussion: Parts of the Brain. & Brain Scans
Assignment:
Work through the Learning Targets & the Questions at the back for:
Learning Targets: Biological Bases of Behavior
Read & Study the Notes and YouTube Lectures over Unit 2: Biological Basis of Behavior
BRAIN SKETCH DUE ON FRIDAY
Quiz on Weiten Chapter 3 is Monday, Oct. 5th
TEST on Biological Bases of Behavior is Wed/Thu Oct. 7th/8th
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| Know your brain! |
Wednesday, Sept 30th, 2015 & Thursday, Oct 1, 2015
Quote: "Every man dies. Not every man really lives." - William Wallace
Learning Targets:
★ Analyze how a person's biology can impact their behavior.
1. Compare the different methods for peering into the human brain.
2. Analyze the areas that the brain controls?
3. Explain the structure and function of the neuron?
4. How does action potential function?
5. Explain the role of neurotransmitters in neural transmission?
Major points to understand:
1. The different methods for peering into the human brain
2. What the areas does the brain control
3. The structure of the neuron
4. The action potential
5. The role of neurotransmitters in neural transmission
Key OBJECTIVES :
★ Distinguish between the Central Nervous System (CNS) and the Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)
★ Provide an overview of the peripheral nervous system, including its subdivisions.
★ Describe the main functions of the two types of nervous tissues.
★ Identify the location and various parts of the neuron and discuss their functions.
★ Describe the neural impulse and absolute refractory period.
Agenda:
1. DO NOW: To what extent do you agree with the "astonishing hypothesis of Dr. Crick?"
3. Review Parts of the Brain & begin working on the Brain Sketch in class.
4. Discuss: The Teen Brain - differences in the brain
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| The brain develops from the back to the front, in terms of pruning connections. 25 years. |
Brain Sketch Project. Due on Friday.
Work through the Learning Targets & the Questions at the back for:
Learning Targets: Biological Bases of Behavior
Read & Study the Notes and YouTube Lectures over Unit 2: Biological Basis of Behavior
BRAIN SKETCH DUE ON FRIDAY
Quiz on Weiten Chapter 3 is Monday, Oct. 5th
TEST on Biological Bases of Behavior is Wed/Thu Oct. 7th/8th
Friday, Oct. 2, 2015
Quote: "All the art of living lies in a fine mingling of letting go and holding on." - Henry Ellis
Learning Targets:
★ Analyze how a person's biology can impact their behavior.
1. Compare the different methods for peering into the human brain.
2. Analyze the areas that the brain controls?
3. Explain the structure and function of the neuron?
4. How does action potential function?
5. Explain the role of neurotransmitters in neural transmission?
Major points to understand:
1. The different methods for peering into the human brain
2. What the areas does the brain control
3. The structure of the neuron
4. The action potential
5. The role of neurotransmitters in neural transmission
Key OBJECTIVES :
★ Distinguish between the Central Nervous System (CNS) and the Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)
★ Provide an overview of the peripheral nervous system, including its subdivisions.
★ Describe the main functions of the two types of nervous tissues.
★ Identify the location and various parts of the neuron and discuss their functions.
★ Describe the neural impulse and absolute refractory period.
Agenda:
1. DO NOW: Prep Brain Sketch to turn in to Mr. Duez
2. Discuss your brain... at least the sketch anyway.
3. Review parts of the brain.
4. Brain Sketch Project: Collect and discuss.
Assignment:
Work through the Learning Targets & the Questions at the back for:
Learning Targets: Biological Bases of Behavior
Read & Study the Notes and YouTube Lectures over Unit 2: Biological Basis of Behavior
Quiz on Weiten Chapter 3 is Monday, Oct. 5th
TEST on Biological Bases of Behavior is Wed/Thu Oct. 7th/8th