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
Somatic System
Autonomic System
1. Sympathetic System
2. Parasympathetic System

3. Homework- Complete Study Guide
Complete Study Guide by fully writing out all relevant notes and materials for each term, word, concept, person, etc. on the study guide

4. Looking Ahead
TEST NEXT WEEK

5. Analyze how Genetics works and the role it plays in Psychology
Learning Objectives
Analyze how Genetics works and the role it plays in Psychology
Interpret the Nature vs. Nurture Controversy
Build Connections to your life

6. 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

7. 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 Pros and Cons about controlling human genetics

8. 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

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

10. 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
Write 1 Paragraph on the following question: WHICH DO YOU THINK IS MORE IMPACTFUL IN DETERMINING WHO YOU ARE? NATURE OR NUTURE? WHY DO YOU THINK THIS???

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

12. Eminem: “My whole life I was made to believe I was sick when I really 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

13. 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
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?
How do these twins demonstrate the Nature vs. Nurture Controversy?

14. Exit Ticket- Are you more Nature or Nurture
Explain whether you are made up of more Nature or Nurture

15. Are you more a product of Nature or Nurture? Why?
Warm Up
Are you more a product of Nature or Nurture? Why?

16. Homework
Complete Study Guide by fully writing out all relevant notes and materials for each term, word, concept, person, etc. on the study guide

17. Looking Ahead: TEST IN TWO CLASSES
TEST will be in two classes from now
I will be doing a Warm Up Check that goes back to the second day of school while you are taking the test
Bring last quiz to next class

18. I AM SAM
While Watching this movie, take notes on the following questions:
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?

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

20. I will be doing a Warm Up Check during the Test
Looking Ahead
TEST=NEXT CLASS
I will be doing a Warm Up Check during the Test
First Warm Up= What did you learn about your classmates last class?

21. Homework: Complete Study Guide
Complete Study Guide by fully writing out all relevant notes and materials for each term, word, concept, person, etc. on the study guide

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

23. Retaining Material: Fill in the blanks
Fill in the blanks on the review sheet for the different parts of the Nervous and Endocrine Systems

24. 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

25. Go over any questions you have on the last quiz we took
Review Quiz
Go over any questions you have on the last quiz we took

26. Fill out the Test Review Sheet

27. 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
Each team will have a captain- only the captain can give the final answer
YOU CANNOT USE NOTES IN JEOPARDY
If the team gets the question incorrect, the next team up will get the question- NO STEALING
If your group ends up with negative points, everyone in the group will lose 3 points on the quiz

28. Losing Points in Jeopardy
How do you lose points?
Complaining about the game: “This is stupid”
Not paying attention while another group is going
Cursing or violating any other Class Norms

29. Create your own Matching Sheet
Pick 15 Vocabulary Words that you think are going to be on the test and write them on the left side of your paper
Put a blank space next to each word where you can write the letter of the definition of the word in the space
On the right side of your paper, write out the different definitions to each word (mix them up)
Switch with a partner and have your partner fill out your matching sheet

30. In-Class time to work on 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

31. Warm Up
Get ready to take test: everything off desks: Have Warm Ups ready for me to check

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

33. Take Test

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

35. How is Sam treated by the people around him?
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?

36. 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

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

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 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?