1. Nature vs. Nurture

2. Warm Up Write down an example of a behavior or action for each part of the Nervous System listed below a.Somatic System b.Autonomic System 1. Sympathetic System 2. Parasympathetic System

3. Looking Ahead TEST NEXT WEEK

4. Homework- Create ten multiple choice questions You will write out ten multiple choice questions that you think might be on the test Each question needs to have four possible answers, but only one correct answer Do not answer your own questions- we will be answering each other’s questions in class

5. Learning Objectives Retain understanding of the different parts of the brain and their function Analyze how Genetics works and the role it plays in Psychology Interpret the Nature vs. Nurture Controversy

6. Retaining Material- Fill in the blank Fill in the blanks on the review sheet for the different parts of the Nervous and Endocrine Systems

7. Brainstorming: Genetics What do you already know about Genetics? How do you think Genetics plays a role in Psychology? What does it mean for you to inherit something?

8. Genetics: The study of what we inherit from our parents Heredity: Transmission of characteristics from parents to offspring Genes: Basic building blocks of heredity which determine the traits of a person (Eye color, Intelligence, Blood Type) DNA: Molecules that makes up Genes which determines Hereditary Factors Chromosomes: Structures that are made of Genes 46 Chromosomes in the body 20,000-25,000 Genes in the body

9. Gattaca https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWjlUj7Czlk Do you believe that your genetic makeup controls your life? Why or why not? What ethical questions about controlling human genetics are brought up in this trailer? Identify three Pros and Cons about controlling human genetics

10. Genetic Neuro-psychological Disorders Epilepsy (Seizures) Parkinson's Disease (Disorder in central nervous system that results in body tremors) Depression Anxiety Schizophrenia: People can’t determine their reality from fantasy due to hallucinations and delusions

11. Check for Understanding 1.Based on what you know about your parents, list 5 different traits that you inherited due to your genetic makeup 2.What traits did you not inherit from your parents? If they didn’t come from your parents, where did they come from?

12. Nature vs. Nurture Nature: What we inherit from our parents due to our genetic makeup Nurture: What we inherit from the environment we live in BIG QUESTION: WHICH DO YOU THINK IS MORE IMPACTFUL IN DETERMINING WHO YOU ARE? NATURE OR NUTURE?

13. Nurture Activity Identify three ways in which each of the following has impacted who you are a.Liberty High School b.Brentwood, CA c.Life Experiences d.Family and Friends e.Teachers

14. Warm Up Explain the Nature vs. Nurture Controversy in 2-3 Sentences

15. Looking Ahead TEST NEXT WEEK Bring Quizzes to Next Class

16. Homework: Create ten multiple choice questions You will write out ten multiple choice questions that you think might be on the test Each question needs to have four possible answers, but only one correct answer Do not answer your own questions- we will be answering each other’s questions in class

17. Learning Objectives Engage in Collaborative Learning Analyze the Nature vs. Nurture Controversy Build connections to your own life

18. Eminem: “My whole life I was made to believe I was sick when I wasn’t” Musical ability= Genetic, as well as Environmental Abandoned by his father when he was 18 months old Mother had Munchausen Syndrome a. Munchausen Syndrome: People pretend to see illnesses in others, and to do so, they will go as far as to inflict physical or psychological stress Lived in the projects of numerous cities Violently attacked and bullied in school Stayed in his room a lot and spent much of his time alone

19. Santa Claus’s Daughter: Nature or Nurture??? Santa Claus’s daughter has irrational phobias (fears) of going to sleep at night, the ride on the bus to school in the morning, and being called on to answer questions by her teacher. Based on the following information, are her phobias caused by Nature or Nurture? 1. She has two siblings who don’t have these fears 2. Her mother works at the school and can’t sleep at night because Santa Claus isn’t making enough money and she worries about paying the bills 3. Santa Claus is very intense about his daughter getting straight A’s

20. Re-write the Scenario Re-write the last scenario so that Nature is the bigger influence on Santa Claus’s Daughter Form three reasons why her phobias would be a more a result of Nature than Nurture

21. Twin Studies: Nature vs. Nurture The Parent Trap- Twins, separated at birth One grows up in Great Britain with her mother One grows up in Northern California with her father Met at Summer Camp https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32WeiH4TrIY What arguments can you make that these girls are more a product of Nature? What arguments can you make that these girls are more a product of Nurture?

22. Check for Understanding How do the twins in The Parent Trap demonstrate the Nature vs. Nurture Controversy?

23. Password 5 Teams For each team, there is 1 person who will get the “password” The Password will be a term/concept/person that will be on the test The person with the Password can only say one word and then based on that word, the team has to guess the password If the team doesn’t get the Password, the next team will go

24. In-Class time to start Study Guides Use this in-class time to start completing study guides Remember to write out all notes and relevant material for each term/concept/person on the study guide

25. Warm Up Why is studying the behaviors of twins significant when understanding the Nature vs. Nurture Controversy?

26. Homework: Fill out Study Guide You will write out ten multiple choice questions that you think might be on the test Each question needs to have four possible answers, but only one correct answer Do not answer your own questions- we will be answering each other’s questions in class

27. Looking Ahead Test- STUDY, STUDY, STUDY

28. Learning Objectives Practice studying skills Engage in Collaborative Learning Synthesize material on the Basics of Psychology- Nature vs. Nurture

29. Homework Sharing Give the multiple choice test that you created for homework to a partner Have them take your test Give them a grade

30. Go over Quiz 1 Review the answers to the first quiz with a partner Ask any questions that you might have Think about which questions are going to be asked again on the test

31. Kahoot.IT THIS IS ONE TIME THAT YOU WILL BE ALLOWED TO USE YOUR CELL PHONES Login to Kahoot. It Enter your name Plug in the Pin Code that I will show you Winner= 10 points extra credit on quiz 2nd Place= 7 points extra credit 3rd place= 5 points extra credit

32. Test Review Sheet Fill out the Test Review Sheet

33. Jeopardy You will be divided into groups Your group will pick a question from one of the different categories and then pick how many points you want to go for in that category You have 45 Seconds to answer the question If your group gets the question wrong, it goes to the next group The next group has 30 seconds to answer the question

34. Warm Up Get ready to take test: everything off desks, all you need is a pen/pencil

35. Homework: 1 Paragraph Response Think about your own life…are your more of a product of Nature or Nurture? Why? Be sure to: 1. Explain the Nature vs. Nurture controversy 2.Use at least three specific examples to back up your answer

36. Learning Objectives Enhance Test-taking skills Engage in Visual Learning Analyze the Nature vs. Nurture Controversy

37. Take Test

38. Movie: I am Sam While watching the movie, I am Sam, jot down notes on the following topics: 1.What does this movie tell you about how society treats people who are mentally challenged? 2.Should people who are mentally challenged be allowed to parent children? 3.Is Lucy more of a product of Nature or Nurture? Why?

39. Warm Up How is Sam treated by the people around him? What kind of support systems does Sam have? How would you feel if you were Lucy and your father was Sam?

40. Homework: 1 Paragraph Response Think about your own life…are your more of a product of Nature or Nurture? Why? Be sure to: 1. Explain the Nature vs. Nurture controversy 2. Use at least three specific examples to back up your answer

41. Learning Objectives Engage in Visual Learning Analyze the Nature vs. Nuture Controversy Interpret how society treats mentally ill patients

42. Movie: I am Sam While watching the movie, I am Sam, jot down notes on the following topics: 1. What does this movie tell you about how society treats people who have mental illnesses? 2. Should people with mental illnesses be allowed to parent children? 3. Is Lucy more of a product of Nature or Nurture? Why?