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Wednesday, September 30, 2020

Screen-cast for Wed. Sept 30, 2020

 Mr. Duez discusses:

  • Test is due tonight by 11:59 for Ch. 3 Biological Bases of Behavior
  • Eagleman Episode 2 Questions due by Friday at 11:59
  • No other screencasts this week. Have a great 9 day break after Friday! This has been a really different, stressful, and SUCCESSFUL first nine week period. Pat yourself on the back, we are just about through it. I am proud of your efforts. Great job so far!
  • Review of the nervous system & endocrine system, ALS and neuroanatomy
  • Genetics/Heredity and twin studies
  • Eagleman on the amazing brain at the end

SCREEN-CAST FOR Wed, Sept. 30, 2020

Tuesday, September 29, 2020

Screen-cast for Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020

 Mr. Duez discusses:

  • DO NOW Question - Brain Imagining 
  • The 5 ways of peering into the brain: MRI, fMRI, CT, EEG, PET (& TMS Trans-cranial Magnetic Stimulation)
  • TEST is due tomorrow by 11:59 pm - can be taken today as well. 
  • The Brain with David Eagleman Episode 2 questions due on Friday at 11:59 pm

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Monday, September 28, 2020

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Mr. Duez discusses:

  • Test on Tue/Wed - Due Wed by 11:59 pm. - Chapter 3 Biological Bases of Behavior
  • The Brain with David Eagleman Episode 2 - Due Friday by 11:59. 
  • Not a lot of work due this week, get caught up in this class and others - be sure to prepare for your tests. This is the last week of the nine week period and then nine days off!
  • Looked at a review of neuro-activity & the neuron. 

Screen-Cast for Monday, Sept. 28, 2020

Saturday, September 26, 2020

Agenda: Week of Sept. 28 - Oct. 2, 2020

Advanced Placement PSYCHOLOGY with Mr. Duez
Ch 3: "Biological Bases of Behavior" & 
Ch 4: "Sensation & Perception"
WEEK AT A GLANCE:
            ***DO NOW QUESTIONS NEED TO BE COMPLETED ON SCHOOLOGY BY 3 PM***
MON - DO NOW: Label the diagram of a neuron - review of neural anatomy. 
Finish the notes from last week that we started - neuro-anatomy review:

TUE - DO NOW: Metabolic activity in different areas of the brain can best be visualized by means of what?

WED - DO NOW: Curare blocks action at acetylcholine synapses and causes paralysis. This drug is an example of an
***TEST CH 3 Biological Bases of Behavior by 11:59 on Schoology***
Use AP Classroom to complete the questions that Mr. Duez has created for you out there. It is a super way to prepare for the test

THU - DO NOW: Next chapter is CH 4 - Sensation & Perception. What color is the dress? Why do some see it differently? 
VIDEO: The Brain with David Eagleman, Episode 2 "What Makes You?" with Questions on Schoology to complete. Due Friday by 11:59.

FRI - DO NOW: Next chapter is CH 4 - Sensation & Perception. What color is the shoe? Why do some see it differently? 
VIDEO: The Brain with David Eagleman, Episode 2 "What Makes You?" with Questions on Schoology to complete. Due Friday by 11:59.

ASSIGNMENTS AT A GLANCE:
***TEST CH 3 Biological Bases of Behavior by 11:59 on Schoology***
VIDEO: The Brain with David Eagleman, Episode 2 "What Makes You?" with Questions on Schoology to complete. Due Friday by 11:59.
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Monday, September 28, 2020
Quote:  “The test we must set for ourselves is not to march alone but to march in such a way that others wish to join us.” - Hubert Humphrey

Agenda:
1. DO NOW: Label the diagram of a neuron - review of neural anatomy. 
2. NOTES - Finish the notes from last week that we started - neuro-anatomy review:

ASSIGNMENTS AT A GLANCE:
***TEST CH 3 Biological Bases of Behavior by 11:59 on Schoology***
VIDEO: The Brain with David Eagleman, Episode 2 "What Makes You?" with Questions on Schoology to complete. Due Friday by 11:59.
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Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Quote:  “An excuse is worse and more terrible than a lie, for an excuse is a lie guarded.” - Pope John Paul I

 Agenda:
1. DO NOW: Metabolic activity in different areas of the brain can best be visualized by means of what?

2. Notes - Duez Notes: Heredity & Evolutionary Psych

ASSIGNMENTS AT A GLANCE:
***TEST CH 3 Biological Bases of Behavior by 11:59 on Schoology***
VIDEO: The Brain with David Eagleman, Episode 2 "What Makes You?" with Questions on Schoology to complete. Due Friday by 11:59.
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Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Quote: “Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” - Waldo Emerson

Agenda:
1. DO NOW: Curare blocks action at acetylcholine synapses and causes paralysis. This drug is an example of an

2. Notes - Continue & finish - Duez Notes: Heredity & Evolutionary Psych

***TEST CH 3 Biological Bases of Behavior by 11:59 on Schoology***
Use AP Classroom to complete the questions that Mr. Duez has created for you out there. It is a super way to prepare for the test

ASSIGNMENTS AT A GLANCE:
***TEST CH 3 Biological Bases of Behavior by 11:59 on Schoology***
VIDEO: The Brain with David Eagleman, Episode 2 "What Makes You?" with Questions on Schoology to complete. Due Friday by 11:59.
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Thursday, October 1, 2020
Quote: “Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” - Waldo Emerson

 Agenda:
1. DO NOW: Next chapter is CH 4 - Sensation & Perception. What color is the dress? Why do some see it differently? 

2. VIDEO: The Brain with David Eagleman, Episode 2 "What Makes You?" with Questions on Schoology to complete. Due Friday by 11:59.

ASSIGNMENTS AT A GLANCE:
***TEST CH 3 Biological Bases of Behavior by 11:59 on Schoology***
VIDEO: The Brain with David Eagleman, Episode 2 "What Makes You?" with Questions on Schoology to complete. Due Friday by 11:59.

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Friday, October 2, 2020
 Quote: “Don’t wish it were easier, wish you were better. Don’t wish for fewer problems, wish for more  skills. Don’t wish for less challenges, wish for more wisdom.” - Earl Shoaf

 Agenda:
1. DO NOW: Next chapter is CH 4 - Sensation & Perception. What color is the shoe? Why do some see it differently?

2. VIDEO: The Brain with David Eagleman, Episode 2 "What Makes You?" with Questions on Schoology to complete. Due Friday by 11:59.

ASSIGNMENTS AT A GLANCE:
***TEST CH 3 Biological Bases of Behavior by 11:59 on Schoology***
VIDEO: The Brain with David Eagleman, Episode 2 "What Makes You?" with Questions on Schoology to complete. Due Friday by 11:59.

Friday, September 25, 2020

Screen-cast Video for Friday Sept. 25, 2020

Duez discusses:

  • Test Next Tue/Wed
  • Confusing pairs in Bio
  • David Eagleman Video Questions due last night, if you didn't complete them, get it done. 
  • Have a super weekend! 


SCREEN-CAST Video for FRIDAY, SEPT 25, 2020

Thursday, September 24, 2020

Screen-Cast for Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020

 Mr. Duez discusses:

  • The 5 ways we can peer inside the brain
  • Review of the brain areas and anatomy/function
  • The Brain with David Eagleman video w/questions is due tonight by 11:59 on Schoology

SCREEN-CAST FOR THURSDAY, SEPT. 24, 2020

Wednesday, September 23, 2020

Screen-Cast Video for Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020

 Mr. Duez discusses

  • Lobes of the brain
  • Parts of the brain
  • The Brain with David Eagleman - assignment due Thursday night. 

SCREEN-CAST VIDEO FOR WED. SEPT 23, 2020

Monday, September 21, 2020

Screen-cast for Monday, Sept. 21, 2020

 

Mr. Duez discusses:

  • Do Now Question - Fear/Aggression & the Amygdala
  • Philosophy & Physiology combined - Psychology -- Dualism/Monism?
  • Quiz is today and due tomorrow at 11:59 pm for CH 3
  • Eagleman Video with questions is due on Thurs. by 11:59 pm.

Screen-cast for Monday, Sept. 21, 2020

Saturday, September 19, 2020

AGENDA: Week of Sept. 21-25, 2020

Advanced Placement PSYCHOLOGY with Mr. Duez
"Ch 3: Biological Bases of Behavior"
WEEK AT A GLANCE:
            ***DO NOW QUESTIONS NEED TO BE COMPLETED ON SCHOOLOGY BY 3 PM***
MON - DO NOW: How could your brain be hacked to have no fear? 

TUE - DO NOW: What does MS Feel like? Read the article and answer the question - Why does the author report these types of symptoms? How does MS attack people? 
***QUIZ CH 3: "Biological Bases of Behavior" on Schoology by 11:59 pm***

WED - DO NOW: Draw and label the lobes and main areas of the cerebral cortex of the brain
VIDEO: On Schoology, use the link to the video and also write the answers to the video on the google presentation. 

THU - DO NOW: What 5 ways do we use to peer into the brain?
ASSIGNMENT: Video - answer the questions on Schoology - The Brain with David Eagleman Episode 1: What is Reality?

FRI - DO NOW: Psych confusing pairs: Explain the two concepts and how they are different. 

ASSIGNMENTS AT A GLANCE:
TUESDAY: QUIZ CH 3: "Biological Bases of Behavior" on Schoology by 11:59 pm
WEDNESDAY: VID: Crash Course The Chemical Mind w/Questions on Schoology due by 11:59 pm
THURS: ASSIGNMENT: Video - answer the questions on Schoology - The Brain with David Eagleman Episode 1: What is Reality?
TEST NEXT WEEK: WEDNESDAY, SEPT 30 - CH 3. BIOLOGICAL BASES OF BEHAVIOR
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Monday, Sept 21, 2020
Quote: "He Who Knows Others Is Wise. He Who Knows Himself Is Enlightened." - Tao Te Ching

Agenda:
1. DO NOW: How could your brain be hacked to have no fear? 

ASSIGNMENTS AT A GLANCE:
TUESDAY: QUIZ CH 3: "Biological Bases of Behavior" on Schoology by 11:59 pm
WEDNESDAY: VID: Crash Course The Chemical Mind w/Questions on Schoology due by 11:59 pm
THURS: ASSIGNMENT: Video - answer the questions on Schoology - The Brain with David Eagleman Episode 1: What is Reality?
TEST NEXT WEEK: WEDNESDAY, SEPT 30 - CH 3. BIOLOGICAL BASES OF BEHAVIOR
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Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020
 Quote: "I haven’t failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” - Thomas Edison

 Agenda:
1. DO NOW: What does MS Feel like? Read the article and answer the question - Why does the author report these types of symptoms? How does MS attack people? 
2. Notes, Video, Discussion: Complete the questions on Schoology for the assignment. 
Questions for CC Psych #3 - The CHEMICAL MIND
BAHHHHHH! Did I scare you? What exactly happens when we get scared? How does our brain make our body react? Just what are Neurotransmitters? In this episode of Crash Course Psychology, Hank takes us to the simplest part of the complex system of our brains and nervous systems; The Neuron.

ASSIGNMENTS AT A GLANCE:
TUESDAY: QUIZ CH 3: "Biological Bases of Behavior" on Schoology by 11:59 pm
WEDNESDAY: VID: Crash Course The Chemical Mind w/Questions on Schoology due by 11:59 pm
THURS: ASSIGNMENT: Video - answer the questions on Schoology - The Brain with David Eagleman Episode 1: What is Reality?
TEST NEXT WEEK: WEDNESDAY, SEPT 30 - CH 3. BIOLOGICAL BASES OF BEHAVIOR
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Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020
Quote: ”It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.” - Aristotle

1. DO NOW: Draw and label the lobes and main areas of the cerebral cortex of the brain

2. Notes, Video, Discussion:

3. VIDEO ASSIGNMENT: On Schoology, use the link to the video and also write the answers to the video on the google presentation. 

ASSIGNMENTS AT A GLANCE:
TUESDAY: QUIZ CH 3: "Biological Bases of Behavior" on Schoology by 11:59 pm
WEDNESDAY: VID: Crash Course The Chemical Mind w/Questions on Schoology due by 11:59 pm
THURS: ASSIGNMENT: Video - answer the questions on Schoology - The Brain with David Eagleman Episode 1: What is Reality?
TEST NEXT WEEK: WEDNESDAY, SEPT 30 - CH 3. BIOLOGICAL BASES OF BEHAVIOR
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Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020
Quote: ”It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.” - Aristotle

1. DO NOW: What 5 ways do we use to peer into the brain?

2. Notes, Video, Discussion: 

3. ASSIGNMENT: Video - answer the questions on Schoology - The Brain with David Eagleman Episode 1: What is Reality?

ASSIGNMENTS AT A GLANCE:
TUESDAY: QUIZ CH 3: "Biological Bases of Behavior" on Schoology by 11:59 pm
WEDNESDAY: VID: Crash Course The Chemical Mind w/Questions on Schoology due by 11:59 pm
THURS: ASSIGNMENT: Video - answer the questions on Schoology - The Brain with David Eagleman Episode 1: What is Reality?
TEST NEXT WEEK: WEDNESDAY, SEPT 30 - CH 3. BIOLOGICAL BASES OF BEHAVIOR
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Friday, Sept. 25, 2020
Quote: “If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door.” - Milton Berle

 Agenda:
1. DO NOW: Psych confusing pairs: Explain the two concepts and how they are different. 

2. Video, Lecture, Discussion:
Duez Notes: Heredity & Evolutionary Psych

ASSIGNMENTS AT A GLANCE:
TUESDAY: QUIZ CH 3: "Biological Bases of Behavior" on Schoology by 11:59 pm
WEDNESDAY: VID: Crash Course The Chemical Mind w/Questions on Schoology due by 11:59 pm
THURS: ASSIGNMENT: Video - answer the questions on Schoology - The Brain with David Eagleman Episode 1: What is Reality?
TEST NEXT WEEK: WEDNESDAY, SEPT 30 - CH 3. BIOLOGICAL BASES OF BEHAVIOR

Friday, September 18, 2020

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 Mr. Duez discusses... 

  • Calendar - Quiz next week, Test the week after.
  • Action Potential
  • Overview of what we will learn in Biological Bases of Behavior - details starting on Monday
  • UIL eligibility is today - please be sure your grade is at the place it should be. If there is work that I need to grade and put in for a grade, please email me. It doesn't always notify me that you have submitted late work in Schoology. 
  • Drop period is ending next week on Wednesday - 99.9% of my psych students are in the right place. Don't go anywhere without checking in with me first. But I want you to know for other classes. 

Thursday, September 17, 2020

Screen-cast Video for Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020

 Mr. Duez discusses:

  • Unit 1 Test scores. There will be no extra credit assignments this 9 week period. Grades are very good. Nice job on the test overall. The grade in the Grade Book is your grade for the test. The grade in Schoology is only your raw score. 
  • Draw and label the parts and function of the neuron. 
  • What is MS - Multiple Sclerosis and how does it relate to the neuron?
  • We look at a brain and what it truly looks like when not in the skull.

Screen-Cast Video for Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020

Wednesday, September 16, 2020

Screen-Cast for Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020

 Mr. Duez discusses:

  • CH 1 & 2 Test results - still to be determined. I will let you know tomorrow about extra credit. Scores will be finalized today and tomorrow and put in the grade book. Please be patient due to Schoology issues on the scores showing up. 
  • Wash Your Hands - important to keep trying to keep yourself safe. We will have a lot of students coming in on Monday. We have to protect each other. It's going to be interesting.
  • Introduction to Biological Bases of Behavior - the Curious Case of Phineas Gage

Screen-Cast for Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020

Tuesday, September 15, 2020

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 Mr. Duez discusses:

  • Do Now Question - random assignment & statistical significance
  • Practice Questions for Unit 1 - in the yellow folder in schoology. Psych-Practice-Unit-1
  • Test is today - by 11:59 pm Tuesday, Sept. 15th.  50 Questions - 65 Minutes. Be sure to be prepared for when you click on the link the test will begin immediately. Understand that you will miss some questions. These tests are typically curved. It is OK to miss some questions they are on the AP Test level and we need to be prepared for that for May. Do not give up because you miss a question or two in a row. Keep fighting to get the next one correct. 

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Monday, September 14, 2020

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Mr. Duez discusses:

  • Quiz from Friday over Chapter 2 - Research Methods
  • AP Classroom - use it to see sample questions - these are NOT graded - they are for practice.
  • Test - CH 1 & CH 2 - Tuesday by 11:59 - Do not click on the link for the test today or tomorrow until you are prepared to take it. 50 multiple choice questions in 65 minutes. Work diligently. You will probably miss a few questions, maybe a lot. I always curve the tests. Don't get upset. Keep fighting to get the next question correct. This test is made up of AP Test Questions - so you will be prepared when the day of the test comes. 
  • Do Now Question over experiments
  • Research Methods: Experimentation - Random Sample, Random Assignment, Placebo, Independent & Dependent Variables, Extraneous/Confounding Variables

Screen-cast for Monday, Sept. 14, 2020

Sunday, September 13, 2020

Agenda: Week of Sept. 14-18, 2020

Advanced Placement PSYCHOLOGY with Mr. Duez
CH 1 & 2 - Unit 1 - History/Evolution of Psychology & Research Methods
And begin CH 3 - Biological Bases of Behavior
WEEK AT A GLANCE:
            ***DO NOW QUESTIONS NEED TO BE COMPLETED ON SCHOOLOGY BY 3 PM***
MON - DO NOW: Independent & Dependent Variable in Research Study on Schoology.
Be sure to do the practice quiz multiple choice questions on AP Classroom to prepare for the Test
Review Research Methods - Experimentation

TUE - DO NOW: Random Assignment & Statistical Significance in Research Study on Schoology. 
Be sure to do the practice quiz multiple choice questions on AP Classroom to prepare for the Test
Correlational research can indicate if there is a relationship or association between two variables but cannot demonstrate cause & effect.
TEST On Schoology by 11:59 pm Tuesday. 

WED - DO NOW: How much does your biology impact your behavior?

THU - DO NOW: What is a neuron? How does it function? (Draw & label the diagram in your notes)

FRI - DO NOW: What is an “action potential” - how does that work? (with neural activity)

ASSIGNMENTS AT A GLANCE:
Be sure to do the practice quiz multiple choice questions on AP Classroom to prepare for the Test
Tuesday: TEST On Schoology by 11:59
Next Tuesday: Quiz on Chapter 3 Biological Bases of Behavior
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Monday, Sept. 14, 2020
Quote: Quote: "In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: it goes on." - Robert Frost

 Agenda:
1. DO NOW: 
A researcher designs a study to investigate the effect of feedback on perception of incomplete visual figures. Each participant stares at the center of a screen while the researcher briefly projects incomplete geometric figures one at a time at random positions on the screen. The participant's task is to identify each incomplete figure. One group of participants receives feedback on the accuracy of their responses. A second group does not. The researcher compares the mean number of figures correctly identified by the two groups. 

 

  • Identify the Independent Variable
  • Identify the Dependent Variable 

2. Notes, Discussion, Video: 
Be sure to do the practice quiz multiple choice questions on AP Classroom to prepare for the Test
Review Research Methods - Experimentation

ASSIGNMENTS AT A GLANCE:
Be sure to do the practice quiz multiple choice questions on AP Classroom to prepare for the Test
Tuesday: TEST On Schoology by 11:59
Next Tuesday: Quiz on Chapter 3 Biological Bases of Behavior
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Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019
Quote: "The shoe that fits one person pinches another; there is no recipe for living that suits all cases." - Carl Jung

Agenda:
1. DO NOW: 

A researcher designs a study to investigate the effect of feedback on perception of incomplete visual figures. Each participant stares at the center of a screen while the researcher briefly projects incomplete geometric figures one at a time at random positions on the screen. The participant's task is to identify each incomplete figure. One group of participants receives feedback on the accuracy of their responses. A second group does not. The researcher compares the mean number of figures correctly identified by the two groups. 

  • What is random assignment, how did it function in this experiment?

  • What is statistical significance and what could it mean about the results of this experiment?

2. Notes, Video, Discussion: 
Be sure to do the practice quiz multiple choice questions on AP Classroom to prepare for the Test
Correlational research can indicate if there is a relationship or association between two variables but cannot demonstrate cause & effect.

TEST On Schoology by 11:59 pm Tuesday. 

ASSIGNMENTS AT A GLANCE:
Be sure to do the practice quiz multiple choice questions on AP Classroom to prepare for the Test
Tuesday: TEST On Schoology by 11:59
Next Tuesday: Quiz on Chapter 3 Biological Bases of Behavior
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Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019
Quote: "Every man dies. Not every man really lives." - William Wallace

Agenda:
1. DO NOW: 

2. Notes, Discussion, Video: 

ASSIGNMENTS AT A GLANCE:
Be sure to do the practice quiz multiple choice questions on AP Classroom to prepare for the Test
Tuesday: TEST On Schoology by 11:59
Next Tuesday: Quiz on Chapter 3 Biological Bases of Behavior
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Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019
Quote: "Every man dies. Not every man really lives." - William Wallace

 Agenda:
1. DO NOW: What is a neuron? How does it function? (Draw & label the diagram in your notes)

2. Notes, Discussion, Video: 

ASSIGNMENTS AT A GLANCE:
Be sure to do the practice quiz multiple choice questions on AP Classroom to prepare for the Test
Tuesday: TEST On Schoology by 11:59
Next Tuesday: Quiz on Chapter 3 Biological Bases of Behavior
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Friday, Sept. 13, 2019
Quote: "All the art of living lies in a fine mingling of letting go and holding on." - Henry Ellis

 Agenda:
1. DO NOW: What is an “action potential” - how does that work? (with neural activity)

 2. Notes, Video, Discussion: 

ASSIGNMENTS AT A GLANCE:
Be sure to do the practice quiz multiple choice questions on AP Classroom to prepare for the Test
Tuesday: TEST On Schoology by 11:59
Next Tuesday: Quiz on Chapter 3 Biological Bases of Behavior

Friday, September 11, 2020

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Mr. Duez discusses:

  • Quiz due tonight by midnight for CH 2
  • Test will be Tuesday over Unit 1 - CH 1 & CH 2
  • Correlation & Causation
  • Multiple Choice Questions - using good skills to improve your chances at getting the correct answer. 
  • Experiments - we will continue this first thing on Monday

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