Thursday, December 16th

1. Signed up for topics and presentation times.
2. We went to the computer lab and began researching. Mrs. Hardey reviewed how to access databases from the Sprague Website.

Tuesday, December 14th

1. Learning and Memory Unit Test- see me to make arrangements to make it up
2. Journals 9-12 due today. Prompts on pgs. 240, 269, 272, and 291
3. Handed out directions for Abnormal Psychology and Altered States of Consciousness project- picking topics and presentations slots next class

Friday, December 10th

1. Shared writing assignments from Wednesday.
2. Lab- Testing the Effect of Context on Memory- see me to get the directions
3. Review for test- handed out Learning and Memory test study guide
4. Assignment: Journal #12, prompt on pg. 291

Journals are due on Tuesday, prompts are on pages 240, 269, 272, and 291.

Wednesday, December 8th

1. Shared posters on memory process and stages of memory
2. Activity- Memory: we discussed common problems around memorization and test taking, played a game that reinforced memorization tips, and discussed other study related problems and possible solutions.
3. Assignment- Writing prompt- see me to get this.

Monday, December 6th

1. Three Types of Memory Graphic Organizer- completed, discussed, but didn't turn in
2. Assignment:
3. Make a poster that is a visual representation of either the memory process or the 3 stages of memory. Your poster must be visual, demonstrate your understanding of the concept, and clarify your topic for someone with no prior knowledge. Due next class. We will be sharing :)

Thursday, December 2nd

1. Video- Inside Out: Memory- we took notes on the video, stopped and discussed key points with partner and entire class- see me to make this up
2. Memory Game- for fun we played a popular children's memory game
3. Assignment- Guided Reading worksheet for Chapt 10 Sections 1 and 2- due on Monday

Tuesday, November 30th

1. Discussed results of Reinforcement Activity- turned in results
2. Discussed Observational Learning Experiment- turned in results
3. Activity- Learning the Reverse Alphabet- see me to get the directions, due on Thursday
4. Journal #10- pg. 269
5. Journal #11- pg. 272

Friday, November 19th

1. 4 Square Activity- Chapter 9 Section 3 on Social Learning- see me for details, we did turn this in!
2. Shared 4 Square posters.

When you come back from break remember the following assignments are due:

• Reinforcement Observations (assigned 11/15, see that blog post for copy)
• Observational Learning (assigned 11/17- see me for a copy)

Wednesday, November 17th

1. Classical vs Operant Conditioning graphic organizer activity- didn't turn in but did review key terms
2. Activity- Social Learning
3. Assignment- Observational Learning Activity- see me to get this, due 11/30

Monday, November 15th

1. Shared Classical Conditioning Storyboards
2. Notes- Operant Conditioning (see 11/8 post for the PowerPoint)
3. Activity- Operant Conditioning- experiment using operant conditioning, turned in
4. Activity- Reinforcement vs Punishment- worked on this individually then discussed as a class, didn't turn in
5. Assignments:

• Reinforcement Schedules worksheet- due 11/17
• Reinforcement Experiment- due 11/30

Wednesday, November 10th

1. Notes- Learning (only covered the information on Classical Conditioning)
2. Assignment- Classical Conditioning Storyboard

• Directions: Create your own example of Classical Conditioning, then using pictures, show how classical conditioning works. Make sure to include labels with the correct vocabulary terms.

Journal #9- prompt pg. 240

Monday, November 8th

1. Video- Inside Out: The Learning Machine
2. Discussed video- what is learning? how do you know it has occurred?
3. Activity- Classical Conditioning
4. Assignment: Create a storyboard about classical conditioning. Pick your own experiment (not Pavlov's dog). Make sure to use all the correct vocabulary!
5. Journal #9- prompt on pg. 240

Thursday, November 4th

1. Workings of Mind and Body Unit Test
2. Journals due

Tuesday, November 2nd

1. Review Bingo for test
2. Postponed test to 11/4

Friday, October 29th

1. Finish Lab 3-3
2. Chapter 8 Stations- see me to make this up
3. Workings of Mind and Body test study guide- test 11/2
4. Assignment: Journal #8 pg. 235- journals due 11/2

Wednesday, October 27th

1. Jelly Bean Activity- how do you recognize flavors?
2. Video- Inside Out: Perception
3. Began Lab 3-3- will finish on 10/29

Monday, October 25th

1. The Senses- graphic organizer of the 5 main senses, receptors, and stimuli
2. Video- Inside Out: Sensation
3. Activity- Sensation
4. Assignment: Write Eye or Ear short story- due 10/29

Thursday, October 21st

1. Label the Nueron
2. Activity- The Nervous System at Work
3. Picture Descriptions- what do you see? do your experiences influence what you perceive?
4. Blindfold Activity- what do you feel, smell, hear, etc. when you can't see?
5. Assignment: Journal entry #7, prompt on pg. 206

October 19th

1. Label the Brain Activity- on the test you will to be able to label the parts of the brain!
2. Notes- The Endocrine System
3. Activty- Nature vs. Nurture- see me to get the handout, turned this in
4. Assignment- Journal #6, prompt on pg. 179

October 14th

1. Activity- The Brain's Influence on Behavior- see me to get the handouts
2. Assignment- Journal #5, prompt on pg. 154

October 11th

1. Activity- What part of the body is involved?
2. Notes- The Brain
3. Assignment- create a chart of the structures in the brain, their functions, and location.

October 6th

1. Introducing Psychology Unit Test
2. Journals due- prompts on pgs 6, 31, 34, and 57

October 4th

1. Presented Subfields of Psychology Charts.
2. Answered the questions at the end of the direction worksheet and turned in.
3. Activity: M&M's and "samples"- nothing to make up here, just your loss for not getting some M&M's.
4. Handouted out the study guide for Wednesday's test. Study guide may be completed for extra credit but must be turned in on Wednesday. No notes will be allowed during the test.
5. Assignment: Journal entry #4- pg. 57. Journals are due at the end of next class. You should now have 4 entries (pgs. 6, 31, 34, and 57)

Reminder: Next week is the end of the 1st 6 week grading period. All missing work is due by 3:30 P.M. on Thursday, October 7th.

September 30th

1. Cooperative Learning Activity 1: Subfields of Psychology- broke into groups of 4-5 to create a chart explaining the different subfields of psychology. Group will be presenting chart next class.
2. Went to the library for the remainder of the period to use the computers for research.

September 28th

1. Application Activity 2: Correlations- worked on this in groups, turned in.
2. Research Methods Advantages/Disadvantages Chart- worked on this in small groups, went over, then turned in.
3. Assignment: Guided Reading Worksheet 2-2/2-3, due next class.

Friday, September 24th

1. Graphic Organizer #2: Methods of Research- worked independently on this and then went over the answers, did not turn in
2. Activity- Lab 1-2: Observation- see me to get the directions. Lab write up due next class.

Wednesday, September 22nd

Activity- Methods of Psychology: The Controlled Experiment

• Handout #3- How Social Scientists Find Information- we did this one together, nothing to turn in.
• Handout #4- The Controlled Experiment- again we did this one together, scientific method
• Answered the following questions:

1. What are the advantages of a controlled experiment?
2. What are the disadvantages of a controlled experiment?
3. Do other scientists use this technique? If yes, who?

Who Am I?- short review of chapter 1 reading, didn't turn in
Hypothesis or Theory?- short review again, didn't turn in
Assignments:

• Guided Reading 2-1 Wkst
• Journal Entries- #2 pg. 31 and #3 pg. 34 (journals will be due in a couple of weeks)

Monday, September 20th

Activity: Approaches to Psychology

• Handout #1- Causes of Behavior: A Case Study- we worked on this indivdually then discussed but didn't turn it in
• Handout #2- Ways to View Behavior- broke into groups and used of the 5 approaches to describe the behavior in Handout #1; shared with class during discussion
• Answered the following questions individually: (1st period turned them in)

1. Which approach seems to have the best explanation of Billy’s situation?
2. What factors make this approach most plausible?
3. Rank-order the remaining approaches. Give a rationale for your choices.

Assignment: Guided Reading 1-3 Worksheet

See me to get all handouts and the worksheet.

Thursday, September 16th

1. Notes- The Goals of Psychology
2. Graphic Organizer- Approaches to Psychology (didn't turn in but discussed as a class)
3. Notes- A Short History of Psychology
4. Activity- Free Association lab experiment
5. Assignment: #5 on page 22

Tuesday, September 14th

1. Syllabus due today.
2. Seating chart- pick your seat for the semester
3. Finished and then presented Personal Suitcases.
4. Watched Inside Out: The Magic of the Mind- The Story of Psychology video. No notes required.

Journal Assignment: pg. 6 in textbook has the prompt.

Friday, September 10

1. Went to the library and checked out our textbook- Understanding Psychology
2. Worked on Personal Suitcase activity for the remainder of the period- due on Tuesday
3. Assignment- Journal entry #1, see prompt on page 6 of textbook

Wednesday, September 8

Welcome to Psychology!!

Each day I will post what we did in class and whenever possible provide you with the links to assignments, notes, etc. Feel free to email me at connolly_caryn@salkeiz.k12.or.us if you have any questions!

1. Syllabus- the last page needs to be signed and turned in by Tuesday the 14th.
2. Cruise through Psychologyland- just for fun, to introduce you to the concepts we'll be learning this semester.
3. Wrote a letter introducing yourself to me. What are your interests? Why are you taking Psychology? What do you hope to get out of the class?
4. Assignment: Bring items that represent you, pictures, magazines, etc. We will be using them on Friday.