Psychology: We began talking about research today, and we focused on proper sampling techniques. sampling notes can be found here. There was no homework. But the Intro Unit Study Guide was also handed out, and the first exam will be next Friday (September 5th).
US History: Today we talked about making our own governments and what natural rights all humans should be entitled to. There was no homework.
Psychology: Today we discussed Feral Children, & what they might indicate in the nature/nurture debate. Here are the notes from today & we read an article on Feral Children.
US History: Today we talked about the Declaration of Independence. We covered the information on your Constitution Exam Fill-Out Study Guide from Questions 2-5. If you were absent, borrow someone’s study guide to fill it out.
Psychology: Today we continued exploring the Nature/Nurture debate by exploring Twin Studies and Adoptee Studies. Both types of studies shed light onto this debate and tend to lean in the direction of Nature. Notes from today can be found here. Borrow a classmates notes to fill it out if you missed class.
US History: We watched a portion of a documentary that covered the causes of the revolution & we also explored the Boston Massacre. There were no notes/handouts/homework assignments.
Psychology: We took some notes & discussed the Nature v. Nurture debate in class. Also, for extra credit you can read this article on the nature v. nurture issue and write a one paragraph reflection. This will be due tomorrow if you choose to do it.
US History: Today we took some notes on the causes of the Revolutionary War. If you missed today, you’ll need to get the notes from a classmate.
Psychology: We went over the homework & then spent the rest of the activity on a 6 Perspectives Assignment. Assignment is due at the beginning of class on Monday.
US History: We started the Government unit by discussing all of the different ways that our lives are affected by the government. No homework. Students were also given the Constitution Study Guide to fill out as we move through the unit.
Psychology: Today we talked about the 6 Perspectives. Be sure to print off the notes if you missed class today. We also had a homework assignment on the 6 perspectives that will be due tomorrow.
US History: Today we changed gears and talked about the recent events of Ferguson. There was no homework and we will begin our Constitution unit tomorrow.
Psychology: Today we covered the nature/definition of psychology. These are the notes that we discussed today: Intro to Psychology Notes. On the second page of the notes is a reading assignment that is due tomorrow. Please read the assigned pages from the textbook and take notes on the reading guide. Tomorrow we will have an open-note quiz over the reading (4th hour will not be having the quiz though- we will talk about that tomorrow).
US History: Today we talked about the first English colony (Jamestown) in America. More specifically, we talked about the myth of Pocahontas & proceeded to discuss the truth about John Smith & Pocahontas. Tomorrow we will talk about the more northern colony of Plymouth and to prepare you were assigned a reading on Native Americans in New England. Please do the reading and write a one paragraph summary 4-5 sentences of the article which captures it’s most important points.
Psychology: We talked about how our perception of reality differs from reality itself (as embodied by the quote “the Map is not the Territory”). Notes on this activity will be handed out tomorrow & there is no homework.
US History: We discussed the homework and talked about what you would like to cover in this class. The homework was collected and there were no additional assignments for tonight. This excerpt on why students usually hate high school history classes does a good job of summing up what we talked about.
I hope you all had a great summer! This is my first attempt to use a blog for my classes, so please be patient and any suggestions for improvement would be greatly appreciated. I plan on using this as a means for posting daily updates of what we have done in both Psychology & US History. All notes and assignments will be uploaded if possible.
To get everything started, here are the syllabi for both my Psychology classes & my US History classes. Feel free to look it over or print it out if you lost yours! Also, here is the Introductory Assignment for US History that is due tommorrow!
I look very forward to having each of you in class & getting to know you all as the semester progresses!
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