Wednesday, September 21, 2016

unit 3 reading assignments and links

Be sure you are checking the correct class below, as assignments vary slightly.  Be prepared for a reading quiz on the pages assigned on any of the dates below.  As a reminder, you are welcome to use your own, original, handwritten notes on any reading quiz this year.

F block:
Due Friday 9/23:  p. 51-58.
Due Monday 9/26:  p. 59-66 and 66-68
Due Thursday 9/29:  p. 69-79
Due Tuesday 10/4:  80-83
Due Wednesday 10/5:  p. 83-91
Due Friday 10/7:  94-103
Due Thursday 10/13:  103-111 "picturing the human brain" project 
Unit 3 test is Friday 10/14

G block:
Due Friday 9/23:  p. 51-58.
Due Monday 9/26:  p. 59-66 and 66-68
Due Tuesday:  p. 69-73
Due Wednesday 9/28:  p. 74-83
Due Wednesday 10/5:  p. 83-91
Due Friday 10/7:  94-103
Due Tuesday 10/11:  103-110
Due Thursday 10/13:  "picturing the human brain" project
Unit 3 test is Friday 10/14


Here is the RSA Animate Ted Talk on the divided brain mentioned in class.

Tuesday, September 13, 2016

units 1 and 2 important dates

Naturalistic study is due next week - Monday 9/19 for F block and Tuesday 9/20 for G block.  Please read the assignment description here.

Reminder that your unit 1 and 2 test is scheduled for Wednesday 9/21.  This date (and all test dates) are outlined on the syllabus.

Monday, September 5, 2016

Welcome to the 2016-2017 school year!

Here is a link to the course syllabus, which includes the sequence of units and test dates.

Please note that any part of the summer assignment can be turned in late for part credit one day late.

Please return the completed signature and information sheet (the half sheet of paper given out in class, also available electronically in the document linked above) by Friday 9/9.

Tuesday, April 26, 2016

this week (4/25-4/29)

Free response quiz this week (most likely Wednesday).  Terms will be from a variety of units, and this will count for about 20 points for term 4.

Due Friday 4/29:  1-1.5 page (typed, double spaced, well formatted and well organized) analysis of a work of fiction (book, movie, poem, play, song, TV episode, etc.) using five (or more!) bold terms, all from different units.  Also worth 20 points for term 4, based on quality of writing, correct/clear application and thoughtfulness of terms selected.  


to be done in class on Tuesday 4/26

Visit the following site:  http://bcs.worthpublishers.com/psychsim5/launcher.html

You have the remainder of the period to explore the activities on this page.  You may also use the time productively by taking the practice exam, or (lastly) reviewing on your own.