Agenda: Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011

Quote of the Day:  “Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” - Thomas Edison

Learning Target: 
What are the goals of the scientific enterprise?
What is the difference between hypothesis and a theory?
What are the key steps required by a scientific investigation?
What are the principal advantages of the scientific approach?

Agenda:
1. Video - Annenberg Media Learner.org http://learner.org/vod/vod_window.html?pid=1499
Students will watch and take notes. We will discuss afterward and begin to determine what Chapter 2 is all about. "The Research Enterprise in Psychology" is a foundation of understanding psychology.
2. We will look at the PsykTrek cd-rom and cover Chapter 2. The cd-rom has interactive lessons, simulations and a quiz and test. Mr. Duez will pull names to have students attempt the questions at the end.

Learning Targets: Chapter 2 Research Methods

APPsych Chapter2 Targets

Agenda: Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Quote of the Day: "In just 2 days, tomorrow will be yesterday." 

AGENDA:
TEST on Chapter 1

After the test students can read Chapter 2 and begin to take notes and prepare for it.

For the rest of the week, we'll be working on Chapter 2 and preparing for the test after Labor Day.

Quiz for Chapter 2 will be on Tuesday after Labor Day (next week).
Test for Chapter 2 is on Thursday after Labor Day (next week).

Agenda: Monday, August 29, 2011

Quote of the Day:  "Ads are the cave art of the twentieth century." - Marshall McLuhan

"AP Psychology is so easy, a caveman can do it!"

1. Do Now: Write an explanation in your notes:
"Explain the following broad approaches:
Biological 
Behavioral
Cognitive
Humanistic
Psychoanalytic
Sociocultural?"

The AP Exam often poses questions that ask students to examine problems using these multiple approaches.
2. Pass out CD-ROMS that Mr. Duez created to aid in studying for the semester.
3. Review the quiz results from Chapter 1.
4. Notes on Chapter 1 and review of the chapter.
Focus on the waves or approaches of Psychology.

Notes Chapter 1 Psychology Approaches

CH 1 Psych Approaches

Homecoming

Here are the dates for all of our Homecoming events, along with our Dress-up Days for Spirit Week:

Aug 29th - Sept 2nd (This week!) - Court Nominations at all lunches

Sept 6th - Sept 9th - Court Voting Online

Sept 6th - Sept 9th - Ticket Sales Begin at $25

Sept 12th - Sept 16 - Spirit Week (Dress-Up Days & Class Competitions), Ticket Sales Continue at $30

           Martian Monday - Dress up like an alien

           Nerd Tuesday - Dress up like an extremely studious student

           Star Wednesday - Dress up like your favorite star (celebrity)

           Out of This World Thursday - Dress up crazy mix-match, an "out there" kind of look

           School Spirit / Favorite Friday - Wear school colors and/or dress like your favorite teacher!

Nothing quite like a stiff-arm from a squirrel.

Wednesday, Sept 14th - Coronation Practice for Court Nominees

Thursday, Sept 15th - Pep Rally in the Big Gym at 6 with 9th-11th Coronation

Friday, Sept 16th - Homecoming Game vs. La Porte at 7:30pm (Also come see our Choir perform the Star Spangled Banner & Senior Coronation during half-time)

Saturday, Sept 17th - Homecoming Dance at AHS Cafeteria 7-11pm

We can't wait to see everyone's Eagle Spirit for the Dress-up Days and at the Game!

More updates and information will be soon to follow. Have a great second week and let's see that Eagle Spirit!!

Your Student Council

Friday August 26, 2011

Quote of the Day:  "You have to learn the rules of the game. And then you have to play better than anyone else." - Albert Einstein  

Objective: Explain the historical events that led to psychology emerging as a profession.

1. Notes & Discussion from Chapter 1 (continued)

Issue "study aide" if possible. :)

2. Reading Check Quiz on Chapter 1

Prepare for Test on Tuesday for Chapter 1

Targets Chapter 1

APPsych Chapter1 Targets

Chapter 1 Article Nature vs. Nurture

Chapter 1 Article: Nature vs. Nurture

Agenda: Thursday, Aug. 25

Quote of the Day:  "Difficulty is the excuse history never accepts."  - Edward R. Murrow 

Agenda:
1. Students will pick up the article for chapter 1 regarding "Nature vs. Nurture." They will have 15 minutes to read it and follow the directions.
2. We will sit in a circle and discuss the article and the principle of "Nature vs. Nuture." 20 minutes
3. Remainder of the period will focus on Notes from Chapter 1

Reading Quiz is Friday.
Test on Chapter 1 is Tuesday.

Notes Chapter 1

CH 1 Evolution of Psychology