Friday, May 31, 2019

Summer Reading: 50 Great Myths of Popular Psychology

Over the summer, read 50 Great Myths of Popular Psychology

Click the link here or the image above to see the information over the summer read

2018-2019 was the greatest. We had our best year of AP Psychology ever. Thank you all for a great year!

Wednesday, May 15, 2019

Agenda: Last 2 Weeks ~ May 20 to May 31, 2019

Advanced Placement PSYCHOLOGY with Mr. Duez
WEEKS at a Glance:
MON - Derren Apocalypse Part II; if time: A Beautiful Mind - Review the movie, collect questions
TUE - Party! Senior Exemption Forms
WED - Finals for SeniorsInside Out Movie
THU - Finals for SeniorsInside Out Movie
FRIFinals for Seniors; Inside Out Movie

Monday, May 27th is Memorial Day - No School

SENIOR FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE:
WED - Periods 3/5/7
THU - 2/4/6
FRI - 1
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Last week of the school year...
MON - No School - Memorial Day
Underclassmen Final Exam Schedule
WED - Finals 1-3-7
THU - Finals 2-4
FRI - Finals 5-6
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Monday, May 20, 2019
Quote“People who see life as anything more than pure entertainment are missing the point.” - George Carlin

Agenda:
1. DO NOW: Pick up the Beautiful Mind Questions

2. Derren Apocalypse Part II; if time:

3. A Beautiful Mind - Review the movie, collect questions
Plan Party
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Tuesday, May 21, 2019
Quote: "And we shall shine on, like the moon and the stars and the sun." - John Lennon

Agenda:
1. PARTY 

2. Senior Exemptions
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Thursday, May 23, 2019
Quote: "Any fool can criticize, condemn, and complain and most fools do." - Benjamin Franklin

Agenda:
1. DO NOW: Pick up the questions for "Inside Out"

2. Watch "Inside Out" 
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Friday, May 24, 2019
Quote: "To achieve great things, two things are needed: a plan, and not quite enough time." - Leonard Bernstein

Agenda:
1. DO NOW: Pick up the questions for "Inside Out"

2. Watch "Inside Out" 
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Monday, May 27, 2019
MEMORIAL DAY! 
NO SCHOOL
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Tuesday, May 28, 2019 
Thru
Friday, May 31, 2019
Quote: “As they say in my hometown, Don't Forget To Be Awesome." - John Green

Thanks for a GREAT YEAR! 

Tuesday - Sign exemptions
Discuss local Houston history & culture. 
Great places to eat in town this summer. :) 

Agenda:
1. Final Exams the rest of the week

Sunday, May 12, 2019

Agenda: Week of May 13-17, 2019

Advanced Placement Psychology with Mr. Duez
Post AP Test; A Beautiful Mind
Week at a Glance:
MONReview 2019 FRQ questions; Begin Movie: A Beautiful Mind (2 hr) - with Questions to Answer & Discuss 
TUE: Movie: A Beautiful Mind (2 hr) - with Questions to Answer & Discuss 
WEDMovie: A Beautiful Mind (2 hr) - with Questions to Answer & Discuss
THUMovie: A Beautiful Mind (2 hr) - with Questions to Answer & Discuss
FRIDerren Brown's Apocalypse Part I

Assignments:
EXTRA CREDIT due on FRIDAY
PARTY is next TUESDAY! 
APUSH TEST IS MOVED TO THURSDAY, MAY 23, 2019
FRIDAY - Senior Picnic @ Humble's Main Event
Seniors should leave during 2nd period
AP TEST SCHEDULE:
APUSH TEST IS MOVED TO THURSDAY, MAY 23, 2019
FRIDAY - Senior Picnic @ Humble's Main Event
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Monday, May 13, 2019
Quote: "Don't let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do." - John Wooden

Agenda:
1. Review 2019 FRQ Questions
Set 1
Set 2


2. Begin Movie: A Beautiful Mind (2 hr) - with Questions to Answer & Discuss 

Assignments:
EXTRA CREDIT due on FRIDAY
PARTY is next TUESDAY! 
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Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Quote: "Even a clock that does not work is right twice a day." - Polish Proverb

Agenda:
1. Movie: A Beautiful Mind (2 hr) - with Questions to Answer & Discuss 

Assignments:
EXTRA CREDIT due on FRIDAY
PARTY is next TUESDAY! 
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Wednesday, May 15, 2019
Quote“In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity”  - Albert Einstein

Agenda:

1. Movie: A Beautiful Mind (2 hr) - with Questions to Answer & Discuss 

Assignments:
EXTRA CREDIT due on FRIDAY
PARTY is next TUESDAY! 
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Thursday, May 16, 2019

Quote"A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots." - Marcus Garvey


Agenda:
1. Movie: A Beautiful Mind (2 hr) - with Questions to Answer & Discuss 

Assignments:
EXTRA CREDIT due on FRIDAY
PARTY is next TUESDAY! 
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Friday, May 17, 2019
Quote"Success is never final. Failure is never fatal. Courage is what counts." - Sir Winston Churchill

Agenda: 
APUSH TEST IS MOVED TO THURSDAY, MAY 23, 2019
FRIDAY - Senior Picnic @ Humble's Main Event
Seniors should leave during 2nd period
1. EXTRA CREDIT due

2. Derren Brown's Apocalypse Part I

Assignments:
PARTY is next TUESDAY! 

Friday, May 3, 2019

Agenda: Week of May 6-10, 2019

 Advanced Placement Psychology with Mr. Duez
Exam is Thursday, May 9 at 11:30 in the small gym
WEEK AT A GLANCE:
MON: FRQ Quiz - Years 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, & 2004; Mr. Duez will pull one of those years to have students write out those 2 FRQ responses; Review the most difficult points.
TUEConfusing Pairs handoutReview the 2018 & 2017 AP Released Test - Most Missed Mock QuestionsTIPS/TRICKS, CHEAT CODES, & LIFE HACKS FOR TEST
THULast minute tips; The Office Review; No 5th Period. After 4th, all students who are taking the AP Test go to A Lunch, then directly to the small gym for the test after lunch ends. 
FRI: Generally discuss the AP Test and how the administration of the test went; Psychology of Batman video; Article Psychology of Batman - due next Tuesday

ASSIGNMENTS:

Confusing Pairs handout
Article Psychology of Batman - Due by Tuesday of next week, May 14 in class. 

We have a different testing bell schedule on Tuesday this week:
Monday, Thursday, & Friday - Regular Bell Schedule
THURSDAY - NO LATE ARRIVAL - 1-7 Periods
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Monday May 6, 2019
Quote: "The road to success is dotted with many tempting parking places."  - Unknown

AP TESTS: 
AM: AP Gov
PM:  APES

Agenda:
1. FRQ QuizFRQ QUIZ  Mr. Duez will pull one of the FRQs from 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005

2. Write each answer during the period. Use FRQ tab to prep

3. Review the most difficult FRQ points

ASSIGNMENTS:
Good Luck on AP Exams this week!
Article Psychology of Batman - Due on Monday, May 14 in class. 
Video Project due Tuesday, May 22nd - Examples
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Tuesday, May 7, 2019
Quote: "It's not that I'm so smart, it's just that I stay with problems longer."  - Albert Einstein

AP TESTS: 
EOC Test: Freshman English
AM: Spanish Lang & Culture
PM: Physics I Alg Based

Agenda:
1. Pick up: Confusing Pairs handout

2. Review 2017 & 2018 AP Psych Released Test - Most Missed Questions/Answers

3. Mr. Duez's Tips/Tricks/Cheat Codes & Life Hacks for the AP Psych Test 

4. Last minute tips
Confusing Pairs
AP EXAM REVIEW - CONFUSING PAIRS



ASSIGNMENTS:
Article Psychology of Batman - Due on Monday, May 14 in class. 
Video Project due Tuesday, May 22nd - Examples
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Thursday, May 9, 2019
Quote“However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at.” - Stephen Hawking

AP TESTS: 
AM: Chem
PM: Psych

Agenda:
1. Questions for review?

2. The Psychology of The Office  Watch clips from the show and discuss psych terms and concepts.
Psychology Today - The Secret to Michael Scott's Happiness

ASSIGNMENTS:
Article Psychology of Batman - Due on Monday, May 14 in class. 
Video Project due Tuesday, May 22nd - Examples
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Friday, May 10, 2019
Quote: "There is only one success: To be able to spend your life in your own way." - Christopher Marley

AP TESTS: 
AM: US History
PM: Computer Science

Agenda:
1. Pick up article: Article Psychology of Batman (if you were not here in class last time due to testing)

Pick up Video Project Guidelines
 - More info and examples.


2. VideoThe Psychology of the Dark Knight  - watch & discuss.

ASSIGNMENTS:
Article Psychology of Batman - Due on Monday, May 14 in class. 
Video Project due Tuesday, May 22nd - Examples