Global I - B schedule

Today for bellwork we studied a map in our books about the Early Migration Routes of pre-historic peoples. Then we completed a worksheet in class about it which tested our map interpretation skills.
Next, we discussed ancient cave paintings & what they can tell us about the culture of prehistoric peoples. We visited 10 different "caves" & discussed their possible interpretations.
Lastly, a primary source handout was given on the Lascaux Cave painting. You were assigned to describe how it was created & its purpose. This assignment should be a good paragraph in your Writing History section of your binder.
Don't forget, culture interviews are due Thursday!

Psychology

At the beginning of class we discussed Friday's homework assignment - 2-day behavior observation.
Then we began work on our Psychology Vault. This will serve as an ongoing portfolio of sorts. We will continue to add to it as we progress through the units. It will have all the major highlights of class discussions, activities, and assignments. It will serve as a great study tool!
Lastly, we worked in groups to identify the different functions of psychologists. We did exit work in our journal to conclude today's class.
Be studying for our first test - on Friday!

Psychology

"a little learning is a dangerous thing"

 

Today we discovered the many fields of psychology, what degrees they require, & the salary ranges of psychologists in the U.S.
In class, we completed a worksheet over Chapter 1.

Assigned homework: Why do you do what you do?

• Over the next 2 days observe & keep careful notes of your behavior.
• Chart each action such as, “woke up to the alarm clock’s ring,” “ate breakfast,” “yelled at little brother…”
• Beside each behavior list the cause of that behavior.
• Example: “I woke up at 7:00am because school starts at 8:00am & I hate being late.”
• Using the behaviorist approach, describe how rewards & punishments affected each of the behaviors on your list. (see pgs. 19-20)

Global I - B schedule

Today, we discussed the definition & examples of culture.
A cultural interview project was assigned:

• Interview another person to learn about their culture.
• Ask them 20 questions to discover their unique culture.
• Include a typed summary reporting on your discovery. (2 paragraph min.)
• Must include the signature of the person you interview.
• Due on Thursday– Sept 2.

We discussed the emergence of modern humans & the discovery of Lucy. We viewed a clip about her discovery & analyzed a primary source written by the man who discovered her - Donald Johansen. Then we took notes on the development of early hominids.

Exit Work: (to be kept in Daily Work portion of binder) How did homo erectus use fire to adapt to the environment?

Global Studies I - A schedule

Today's class began by studying the map on pg. 3 & discovering the origins of early humans.
Then we reviewed our lesson on primary & secondary sources before digging in to the artifacts.
We used a passage from our books to chart sources within a text. This chart must be included in your binder which will be checked for credit on Friday.

Next, we discussed artifacts & examined pg. 4 of our books. In class, you were asked to write in journal portion of your binder (Writing History) two paragraphs about the artifacts discovered.

Finally we discussed the definition and examples of culture.

A cultural interview project was assigned:

• Interview another person to learn about their culture.
• Ask them 20 questions to discover their unique culture.
• Include a typed summary reporting on your discovery. (2 paragraph min.)
• Must include the signature of the person you interview.
• Due on Wednesday– Sept 1.

HW: complete reading guide handout pgs.5-6

Freshman Seminar

Mr. Getty came to class today & gave a technology orientation. He demonstrated the appropriate way to use the laptops here at BMC.

Global I - B schedule

Today's class began by studying the map on pg. 3 & discovering the origins of early humans.

Then we discussed primary & secondary sources before digging in to the artifacts.
We quizzed ourselved on sources & examined pg.R22 of our textbooks. We used a passage from our books to chart sources within a text.

Next, we discussed artifacts & examined pg. 4 of our books. In class, you were asked to write in journal portion of your binder (Writing History) two paragraphs about the artifacts discovered.

HW: complete reading guide handout pgs.5-6

Psychology

What questions would a behavioral psychologist ask?

Today we briefly reviewed last week's exit work assignments & notes. Then we practiced the Freudian-method of free association.
We read from our books about the behavioralist, Ivan Pavlov, and his well-known experiment. Then we put it to the test. Each time a bell sounded, you had to lick lemonade powder off of your finger. We repeated this several times. Then the last time the bell rang you were stopped before you could lick -- almost everyone had the same reaction. They could predict the sour/sweet taste (and salivate) before it touched their tastebuds.
In class assignment: pg. 22 #1-4
HW: Journal writing assignment taken from #5 on pg. 22

Also, don't forget to bring in a cartoon/comic clipping that seeks to explain behavior!!

Global Studies I - A schedule

Today's lesson began with a question - "What is an artifact?"
We determined the tools & purposes of archaeology. We viewed a documentary about the history of archaeology & the most renown archaeologist (Howard Carter). In class, we answered questions about the film & turned them in.
Then, we discussed the difference between primary & secondary sources. We will continue with this on Wednesday.
Homework: Read pg. R22 & complete Applying the Skill activity.

Freshman Seminar

Today we continued our discussion on effective ways to manage an agenda. In class, we wrote a paragraph summarizing the most effective methods of keeping an agenda.
Then we used a couple different methods of researching, reading, & inquiry. We studied two articles about college admissions.

Global I - A & B schedule

We took a quiz about the policies/procedures & important information. We discussed the essential tools of timelines & maps and we completed our group presentations on the themes of social studies.
In class, we worked on Textbook Scavenger - complete as homework if not finished.
Assigned homework: Read pgs. S2-S5 & summarize in your Writing History section of binder. Summary must be a minimum of 7 sentences. Explain how the information could be useful to you.

Psychology

Today we discussed observable & unobservable behaviors.
Assigned exit work was to discuss the theory of birth order & how it affects one's behavior.
Homework: Bring in a children's story, fairytale, or fable that has a moral/lesson. Bring for tomorrow!!

Freshman Seminar

Monday we discussed the article, "Managing Oneself" and completed a handout that was taken up at the end of class. We created a poster to monitor our goals & began a lesson on Maintaining an Agenda.
Wednesday we met in the Media Lab with Ms. Belt to continue our KUDER assessments.

Global Studies - B schedule

Yesterday we presented our timelines and worked in groups to learn the themes of social studies. Groups will finish presenting on Thursday.

Psychology

Yesterday in psych you were assigned books & we took a cruise through psychologyland.
You were assigned homework: read pgs. 7-13 & answer #1-5.

Global Studies I - A schedule

Today we presented our groupwork on the themes of social studies & took notes.
Textbooks were assigned & a handout, Textbook Scavenger, was given as homework (due Wednesday, 08.18.10).

Freshman Seminar

We read the article, "Managing Oneself" & discussed questions on the handout. Should have turned worksheet in at the end of class.
We began taking notes on the best way to use an agenda.
Wednesday we will be in the Media Lab to work more with our KUDER assessments.

Global Studies I - A&B schedule

We took a pre-test to measure our previous knowledge.
Timeline projects are due next class period.

(A schedule = Friday, August 13)
(B schedule = Tuesday, August 17)

Psychology

Today we discussed methods of approaching the study of psychology & took notes about the scientific method.
We read 2 articles about psychological experiments & answered 3 questions about them.
Assigned journal work is:
Imagine that you were one of the people who came to view the wild boy in the cage. Write a letter to Phillipe Pinel expressing your feelings & thoughts on seeing a human being treated this way. Remember the time period in which you are writing. (Due Tuesday - August 17)

Global Studies I - B schedule

Today in class....
Discussed the expectations of this course.
You need to have your parent read & sign the syllabus contract.
Also, your parent needs to sign the letter that was handed out regarding media related sources.

Begin brainstorming & creating your timeline project.
*10 dates & captions of major events in your life.
*5 pictures to illustrate those events. (may be drawings, photographs, magazine clips, clipart, etc...)
Due Tuesday- August 17 @ beginning of period. Present to class.

Psychology

We discussed the expectations and content of this course.
Please have your syllabus contract signed & your media authorization signed by a parent. Due Thursday (08.12.10)

Global Studies I - A schedule

Today in class....
Discussed the expectations of this course.
You need to have your parent read & sign the syllabus contract.
Also, your parent needs to sign the letter that was handed out regarding media related sources.

Begin brainstorming & creating your timeline project.
*10 dates & captions of major events in your life.
*5 pictures to illustrate those events. (may be drawings, photographs, magazine clips, clipart, etc...)
Due Friday - August 13 @ beginning of period. Present to class.

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