Serotonin Sharing
Hormone overview What are they? Hormones are special chemical messengers in the body that are created in the endocrine glands. These messengers control most major bodily functions, from simple basic needs like hunger to complex systems like reproduction, and even the emotions and mood. Understanding the major hormones and what they do will help patients take control of their health. Opposites Attract? Testosterone and Oxytocin Central Question: How much of our morality and behavior is determined by our hormones? Freewrite! Divide class into two groups- one for testosterone, one for oxytocin. Each group has to do the following:
HOMEWORK: Test Corrections- Due TUESDAY, Start of Class. For each problem you missed, write why you missed it, and what the correct answer is.
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Serotonin Sharing
Hormone overview What are they? Hormones are special chemical messengers in the body that are created in the endocrine glands. These messengers control most major bodily functions, from simple basic needs like hunger to complex systems like reproduction, and even the emotions and mood. Understanding the major hormones and what they do will help patients take control of their health. Opposites Attract? Testosterone and Oxytocin Central Question: How much of our morality and behavior is determined by our hormones? Freewrite! Divide class into two groups- one for testosterone, one for oxytocin. Each group has to do the following:
HOMEWORK: Test corrections due TUESDAY. For each question you missed, write why you missed it and the correct answer. Seratonin Research
Each student is assigned an article that focuses on research into neurotransmitters. Students need to:
Done? Nervous about your quiz on Thursday? Study for the quiz! HOMEWORK:
Neurotransmission Lecture
If absent, see lecture slides and neurotransmitter diagrams linked on the documents page of my DP. TED Talk: Dopamine Phew! Okay, let’s talk about dopamine! We’re going to listen to a TED talk about dopamine. While you listen, I’d like you to jot down the following notes:
HOMEWORK
You have two tasks that you may work on today in class- it is up to you divide your time as you see fit!
Test Corrections
Study for Brain Quiz
HOMEWORK:
Homework Review
Students pair up, review homework from last night, ask me any questions about it. Broca and Wernicke Lecture Go through lecture on Broca and Wernicke Quiz Guide:
Review Strategies What strategies would you use to study for each of these content areas? Brainstorm
Study Time! Quiz on THURSDAY, 9/28. We will not have any more study time in class this week—we’re moving on to new topics on Friday. Part 2: Memory and Brain Localization
Watch the video linked here about a famous case study of memory and brain localization! Amnesiac
Split Brain Reading Now that you have the idea, we’re going to dig into the actual research behind these findings. Here’s a reading! As you read this, you should:
HOMEWORK: Finish Split Brain reading and questions. DUE: Thursday, 9/21, SOC Abject Apologies
Due to a number of circumstances this weekend, I was unable to grade your psychology tests. Mea Culpa! I promise you I will have them back to you tomorrow. Finish VideoFinish Split brain video (linked on docs page of DP), and debrief
Brain Map
Brain Study Time
HOMEWORK: Study the BRAIN! Brain Poster Work Time
Take 15 minutes and finish up your poster for your assigned brain part. See yesterday’s blog post for details and assignments. Brain Hemisphere Overview Lecture Right Brain
Split Brain Test Students take the hemisphere test here, to determine which hemisphere is dominant. After you take the test, record your results, chart yourself on the class chart on the whiteboard. Split Brain Demo Now, we’re going to demonstrate what happens if the Corpus Collosum is cut, and your hemispheres can’t communicate with one another! You will find a partner, and I'll run you and your partner through a series of tasks. Set Up
Scientific American Episode: The Man With Two Brains Watch the first 10 minutes of this episode. As you watch, write down three interesting things you learned. Debrief with class.
HOMEWORK: Finish brain poster if you didn't finish in class. Be ready to present and hang it on Monday. Biological Analysis OverviewLook at the handout (linked on documents page). With a partner, discuss:
History of Brain Science Lecture
Brain Functions and LocationsEach student pair will receive a specific brain structure to study. For their structure, they must know where it is in the brain, and create a small poster that includes:
Brain Structures
Need to finish posters on brain structure by MONDAY. You will have 15-20 minutes to work on this tomorrow as well if you need it. We will come together on Monday to create a massive brain poster with all of your information on it. Be ready to present your brain part and share your mnemonic device or metaphor. HOMEWORK: None |
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