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12/5
PSYCHOLOGY - Intro to class and housekeeping.
US HISTORY - Intro to class and housekeeping.
12/6
PSYCHOLOGY - Analyzing the Definition of Psychology: An introduction to behavior, mental processes, and the scientific method.
US HISTORY - 1st Semester Review, Balkans map and descriptions, Balkans powerpoint, Balkans reading and summary.
12/9
PSYCHOLOGY - The Experimental Process and the Introduction to Classical Conditioning. 50 point of extra credit offered for Classical Conditioning mastery.
US HISTORY - US Involvement in World War I. Part Two of Balkans Clip (10 minutes). Part Two of Balkans Reading Assessment for Quiz grade.
12/10
PSYCHOLOGY - The Lemonade Experiment to demonstrate Classical Conditioning.
US HISTORY - Gearing up for War Presentation. Examples of WWI propaganda. Open-ended review questions on the Balkans region. Part Three of Archduke Assassination.
12/11
PSYCHOLOGY - At curriculum meeting. Sub plan or an introduction to the Bystander Effect.
US HISTORY - At curriculum meeting. Sub plan or Propaganda Activity (40 points).
12/13
PSYCHOLOGY - Introduction to Operant Conditioning and Operant Conditioning Terms. Big Bang (6 min) clip on Operant Conditioning. Begin Problem Child Activity (30 points).
US HISTORY - WWI Quiz (40 points). Discuss part of the test. Complete WWI Propaganda. Extra Credit available as well.
12/17
PSYCHOLOGY - Train Student Rats through Shaping. Train Student Rats through B.F. Skinner's Schedules of Reinforcement.
US HISTORY - Capitalism vs. Communism. The Impact of the Red Scare on American Society. The Story of Sacco and Vanzetti. Other scenarios where fear has produced injustice in America.
12/18
PSYCHOLOGY - Complete discussion on Schedules of Reinforcement. Describe the four criteria associated with abnormal behavior. Student examples of OCD. Video clip of OCD.
US HISTORY - Video clip comments presented to class. Sacco and Vanzetti Powerpoint. Trial and execution clips. Analysis and discussion of primary source document -- Vanzetti's Letter.
12/19
PSYCHOLOGY - Finish student examples of OCD. Complete Problem Child Activity (30 points).
US HISTORY - Finish preparation for primary source discussion and begin the discussion. Complete War Propaganda (40 points).
12/20
PSYCHOLOGY - OCD critical thinking discussion associated with the OCD therapy used in the Obsessions clip.
US HISTORY - Repetition/Review Practice on WWI and early 1920s. Introduction to Aviation of the 1920s.
12/24
PSYCHOLOGY - Phobia examples and powerpoint. Student examples and association with childhood experiences. If time permits, complete OCD critical thinking.
US HISTORY - Lindbergh timeline. Begin reading Des Moines speech. Class reading on Lindbergh's life. Quiz game for candy and EC.
12/25
PSYCHOLOGY - Introduction to GAD. Finish OCD Critical Thinking. Prep for Anxiety Evaluation.
US HISTORY - Tuskegee Airmen powerpoint and discussion questions. Tuskegee Airmen clip. Finish primary source and conduct Lindbergh discussion tomorrow.
12/26
PSYCHOLOGY - Anxiety evaluation and report out. Second day of information on GAD.
US HISTORY - Complete Lindbergh primary source graded group discussion. The Tuskegee Airmen film.
12/27
PSYCHOLOGY - Comprehensive quiz game for candy and GAD discussion.
US HISTORY - Finish Tuskegee Airmen and quiz on the film if time permits.
12/30
PSYCHOLOGY - Classical/operant conditioning review for test/quiz grade. CP available after review.
US HISTORY - Tuskegee review. Complete aviation unit with Hindenburg and Earhart presentations.
12/31
PSYCHOLOGY - Go over classical/operant conditioning review responses. The causes of depression. Depression screening and analysis.
US HISTORY - Propaganda voting for CP. Earhart reading. If time permits, 18th Amendment presentation and discussion.
2/3
PSYCHOLOGY - Complete "various disorders" presentation. E.C.T. discussion/debate. Quiz game of for CP and behavior disorder evaluation.
US HISTORY - Part two of Presidential Simulation. MVPs of each team will provide a final statement at the end of the debate.
2/7
PSYCHOLOGY - Psychological birth order discussion. Emotional quotient test and analysis.
US HISTORY - The Entertainment Revolution with visuals. Part two of 1920 overview. 2/8 - Presidency of Harding and Coolidge.
2/8
PSYCHOLOGY - Intro to I.Q. and intelligence testing. If time permits, results.
US HISTORY - Analysis of political affiliation. Relate political affiliation discussion to Harding and Coolidge. Women's suffrage powerpoint on Thursday.
2/9
PSYCHOLOGY - I.Q. test results. Complete Piagetian concepts. Members of Mensa presentation.
US HISTORY - "Suffering Until Sufferage" powerpoint with guide. Presentation on Harding and Coolidge with guide.
2/10
PSYCHOLOGY - Introduction to attachment and feral children.
US HISTORY - 1920s quiz game for M&Ms. Final 1920s review puzzle for 20 point quiz grade.
2/13
PSYCHOLOGY - Complete review puzzle and grade. Piaget's stages of cognitive development. (10 min) Developmental Psychology review.
US HISTORY - Complete review puzzle and grade. Review presentation on "isms." Fourteen common aspects of fascism to prepare for fascism simulation.
2/14
PSYCHOLOGY - I was at a meeting. Students had a presentation on the Science of Babies and had an assignment associated with it for 50 points.
US HISTORY - I was at a meeting. Students had a presentation on a look Inside North Korea and had an assignment associated with it for 50 points.
2/15
PSYCHOLOGY - Visual cliff demo. Intro to parenting styles and impact. Parenting style assessment. If time permits, complete "Science of Babies."
US HISTORY - Brief discussion of fascist aspects. Example of Nazi propaganda in "The Triumph of the Will." Intro to the school of fascism simulation. Complete "Inside North Korea" presentation.
2/16
PSYCHOLOGY - Parent powerpoint plus video clips. Visual cliff. Complete the science of babies.
US HISTORY - Collect North Korea sheets. School of Fascism Simulation (60 points). Turn in for 15 point class participation grade. Presentations on 2/17.
2/17
PSYCHOLOGY - Theories of adolescence and storytelling. Complete "Science of Babies."
US HISTORY - 15 minutes to complete "School of Fascism" simulation. Pass out ballots for peer evaluation. Begin presentations with press conferences.
2/21
PSYCHOLOGY - Intrro to rites of passage or initiation rites in teens. Teens: What Makes Them Tick? presentation.
US HISTORY - Fascism presentations. Tomorrow -- Hitler and Germany presentation.
2/22
PSYCHOLOGY - Teen Clique and Hierarchy presentation. Complete "Teens: What Makes them Tick" presentation.
US HISTORY - Class presentation: Why Did the Germanic Peoples Follow Hitler?
2/23
PSYCHOLOGY - Comprehensive Quiz Game for M&Ms. Finish Teens Tick Presentation.
US HISTORY - Experiments and research that was inspired by the acts of Hitler and Nazi Germany.
2/24
PSYCHOLOGY - Teen Years Review for 50 point test grade.
US HISTORY - Comprehensive Review for 30 point quiz grade.
2/27
PSYCHOLOGY - Hemispheres of the Brain Survey and Discussion. Cross-Section of the Brain Activity (30 points). Finish puzzle portion of Teen Review on Tuesday.
US HISTORY - Go over Friday's 30 point review. Discussion: The Appeasement of Hitler. Final day of Fascism Presentations.
US HISTORY - The Rise of Japan. Pearl Harbor Interactive Timeline. Pearl Harbor battle sequence.
3/21
PSYCHOLOGY - Complete Defense Mechanism Role Playing Game and introduce the Humanistic Perspective of Personality.
US HISTORY - WWII battles from 1921-1944. Normandy Battle Sequence.
3/22
PSYCHOLOGY - Begin Self-Actualization Book Activity (50 points).
US HISTORY - Presentation on Japanese internment camps and propaganda of WWII. WWII Maps due 3/23.
3/23
PSYCHOLOGY - Quiz game for fruit snacks. Work on first page of Self-Actualization Books (50 points).
US HISTORY - ACT practice session (20 min). Quiz game for fruit snacks.
3/29
PSYCHOLOGY - Stages of Sleep Discussion. Tips to get a Better Night of Rest. Dream Interpretation. The third class participation grade for the Self Actualization books.
US HISTORY - Bring practice ACT results on Friday for analysis. Presentation on the end of WWII. The fate of the Frank family and discussion.
3/30
PSYCHOLOGY - Stages of Sleep Presentation. Class Dream Interpretation Session. Intro to Narcolepsy and Cataplexy.
US HISTORY - WWII Evaluation (40 points).
4/11
PSYCHOLOGY - Rock Bottom Alcholism Presentation.
US HISTORY - ACT Interest Inventory and ACT Registration process with counselor.
4/12
PSYCHOLOGY - 13 Aspect of Alcoholism and examples. Finish Kevin. Tomorrow -- Stress Reduction Simulation.
US HISTORY - The Manhattan Project and Trinity. How an Atomic Bomb Works (the different types). Previously classified footage of atomic blasts.
US HISTORY - Introduction to the Cold War. Time Machine Activity (50 points). Atomic Goat Clip (10 min).
4/17
PSYCHOLOGY - Drug Balls (50 points). Stress Reduction Report Out tomorrow.
US HISTORY - The Korean War Tour. Introduction to the Civil Rights Movement. A True Story.
4/18
PSYCHOLOGY - Night Terrors and Examples. Day 2 of Drug Balls.
US HISTORY - Truman report out pushed back to Friday after school. Brief "Little Rock Nine" Introduction. E.G.S..
4/19
PSYCHOLOGY - Comprehensive Quiz Format for 20 CP and candy reward. Day 3 of Drug Balls. Tomorrow -- Sleepwalking and Sleep Apnea Presentations.
US HISTORY - Ernest Green Story -- Primary focus of the film today was to focus on the experience of the students inside of the school.
4/23
PSYCHOLOGY - How to Have Lucid Dreams Presentation. Start Social Psychology Presentation.
US HISTORY - Modern Civil Rights Review Powerpoint. Trayvon Martin and Emmett Till comparisons. Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
4/26
PSYCHOLOGY - Description of the Zimbardo Experiment. Complete the Jane Elliot Experiment on Adults.
US HISTORY - MLK vs. Malcolm X notes, debate, and powerpoint. Effective Nonviolence as a strategy. Greensboro Four and Woolworth's video clip (5 min).
4/27
PSYCHOLOGY - Finish Jane Elliot. Jane Elliot class discussion. Introduction to the Stanley Milgram Experiment. Clip of the Zimbardo Experiment.
US HISTORY - Birmingham, Alabama (no notes) Presentation. Compressed version of the violence in Mississippi.
4/30
PSYCHOLOGY - Four aspects of Persuasive Communication. The Merchants of Cool with discussion. Make up day tomorrow.
US HISTORY - The Significant Points of the Presentation. Compressed M.B..
5/2
PSYCHOLOGY - Persuasive Communication Activity (40 points) and Make Up Day.
US HISTORY - Last day of compressed MB. Civil Rights Review Quiz (40 points). Tomorrow - official end to Civil Rights unit.
5/7
PSYCHOLOGY - Presentation on Relationships and Types of Love. Critical Thinking Video Clips. Merchants discussion tomorrow.
US HISTORY - General JFK Presentation. JFK -- Target Car. Tomorrow - Bay of Pigs invasion and the Cuban Missile Crisis.
5/9
PSYCHOLOGY - Make up day for ads on Friday. Types of Schizophrenia Presentation. A.B.M.
US HISTORY - Cuban Missile Crisis. Cuban Missile Crisis Powerpoint. C.M.C. Clip with Questions.
5/10
PSYCHOLOGY - A.B.M.
US HISTORY - Berlin Wall Presentation and Cross Section. Kennedy Reading and Quiz (22 points).
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