1.  On the 3 rd page of your journal, please label the page with the date, topic and “Do-now”. Then, answer the question below:  Psychology is the study of humans’ thoughts, feelings and behavior. In your opinion, should this be a required course? Why/why not? Explain in at least 3 complete sentences by 2:10 pm.

2.  Students will be able to define psychology and apply theories of power to a classroom environment and the real world by… 1. Discussing the do-now 2. Journal set up and taking notes 3. CFU in writing + discussion 4. Creating the intro to the syllabus 5. Image and scenario analysis 6. Exit ticket—take and grade 7. Closing with WHY IT MATTERS

3.  Psychology is the study of humans’ thoughts, feelings and behavior. In your opinion, should this be a required course? Why/why not?

4.  Label the first page of your journal “Table of Contents”  Below this, write: 1. Unit 1: Psychology, power and authority 1.1 Psychology and Types of power…page 3

5. *Place a post it note 10 pages from the end of your journal. This is where you will record our vocabulary terms.

6. 1. Autonomy (aw-ton-uh-mee), noun -independence or freedom in one’s ability to think or act

7. 2. Legitimate -authentic, valid, legal

8. 3. Conform (kuhn-fawrm), verb -to act in accord or harmony with society, set rules or expectations, etc. -to follow

9. UNIT 1: Psychology, power and authority Essential Question: Are humans naturally, good or evil, strong or weak, or something else altogether?

10. 1.1 Psychology and Types of Power I. Psychology is the study of how humans think, feel and behave

11. II. Types of power: different power structures exist that influence our lives and our autonomy a. Coercive power: power based on punishments Example: b. Reward power: power based on rewards Example:

12. c. Legitimate power: power that comes from authority like the government or a business structure Example: d. Expert power: power that comes from a strong set of knowledge or skills Example:

13. e. Referent power: power that is based on respect and admiration Example:

14.  Students will be able to define psychology and apply theories of power to a classroom environment and the real world by… 1. Discussing the do-now 2. Journal set up and taking notes 3. CFU in writing + discussion 4. Creating the intro to the syllabus 5. Image and scenario analysis 6. Exit ticket—take and grade 7. Closing with WHY IT MATTERS

15. 1. What type of power do you think is most influential in the majority of Americans lives? Why? 2. What type of power do you think is least influential in the majority of Americans’ lives? Why? 3. Come up with a real life example for two different types of power that hasn’t already been mentioned in class.

16.  Students will be able to define psychology and apply theories of power to a classroom environment and the real world by… 1. Discussing the do-now 2. Journal set up and taking notes 3. CFU in writing + discussion 4. Creating the intro to the syllabus 5. Image and scenario analysis 6. Exit ticket—take and grade 7. Closing with WHY IT MATTERS

17.  What type of power should we use in this classroom? 1. Silently read each potential introduction to our class syllabus. 2. Highlight evidence that helps you determine what type of power this introduction is describing. 3. Write this type of power on the line. 4. Circle the introduction you think we should use.

18.  You tell me what should be included at the beginning of our syllabus.

19.  Students will be able to define psychology and apply theories of power to a classroom environment and the real world by… 1. Discussing the do-now 2. Journal set up and taking notes 3. CFU in writing + discussion 4. Creating the intro to the syllabus 5. Image and scenario analysis 6. Exit ticket—take and grade 7. Closing with WHY IT MATTERS

20.  Create a twitter feed summary of WHY we learned what we learned today.