The Biological Perspective
NEUROSCIENCE AND YOU
Monday, September 21
Cohort 2 Day 1 (Cycle A)
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CH2HW1: Read pp. 52-55 (Remember to Create index cards for each term to help you for quiz)
What is the nervous system?
Define the term neuroscience.
What is a neuron?
Watch the video My Psych Lab - How the Brain Works? part 1
4. Identify the role of each of the following within the neuron
dendrites
soma
axon
axon terminals / terminal buttons
glial cells
myelin sheath
nerves
all or none law principal
synapse
neurotransmitters
excitatory or inhibitory neurotransmitters
Tuesday, September 22
Cohort 2 Day 2 (Cycle A)
Aim: What role do neurons play in the nervous system?
CH2HW2: Read pp. 56-58 (Create index cards for each term/ process)
1. What does it mean when a neuron is at rest AKA resting potential?
2.How does the resting potential differ from an action potential?
3. What does it mean when a neuron fires in an "all or none" fashion?
Watch the video My Psych Lab again - How the Brain Works? part 1
4. Complete the worksheet
QUIZ TOMORROW
Wednesday, September 23
Cohort 2 Day 3 (Cycle A)
AIM: QUIZ plus How do neurons communicate with one another?
CH2HW3: Read pp. 56-58 (Create index cards for each term/ process)
Part A: Define the following terms
neurotransmitters
synapse / synaptic gap
receptor sites
excitatory synapses
inhibitory synapses
antagonists
agonists
Part B: EXPLAIN THE ROLE OF THE FOLLOWING NEUROTRANSMITTERS
What role does acetylcholine ACh play?
What role does dopamine DA play?
What role does serotonin(5-HT) play?
What role does glutamate play?
What role does GABBA play?
What role do endorphins play?
Define the process of re-uptake.
Thursday, September 24
Cohort 2 Day 4 (Cycle A)
Aim: How do neurons use neurotransmitters to communicate with one another?
CH2HW4 - (Continue to create index cards for each term/ process)
Watch Khan Academy on Drugs and Neurotransmitters (to the left)
Based on the video explain the difference of the three types of drugs and their effect on neurotransmitters:
THE THREE TYPES ARE KNOWN AS
Agonists
Antagonists
Re-uptake Inhibitors
Watch the 2ND VIDEO and identify how drugs impact on neurotransmitters. (Please scroll down on the right hand side to the very bottom to watch "What’s In It For Me?: Your Brain on Drugs" Not the one that shows up when you click on the link.
1. How do various drugs impact on our neurotransmitter action?
2. How do drugs impact on brain function?
3. Cite two examples from the video
TEST ON TUESDAY - YOU MAY ONLY USE YOUR INDEX CARDS -
Friday, September 25
Cohort 2 Day 5 (Cycle A)
AIM: REVIEW THE ROLE OF NEURONS
TEST ON TUESDAY - PLEASE UPDATE YOUR INDEX CARDS FOR EXAM - THIS IS A TIMED EXAM - SO PLEASE DO NOT RELY ON THE CARDS - YOU NEED TO KNOW THE MATERIAL BEFORE YOU TAKE THE TEST
Monday, September 28
Day 1, Cohort 1, Cycle B
AIM: REVIEW FOR TEST
Tuesday, September 29
Day 2, Cohort 1, Cycle B
AIM: TEST
CH2HW5: Read Text pp. 64- 67
Watch the Video The Basics: How the Brain Works Part 2: Nervous System (00:01 -1:35)
Continue to create index cards for each term/ process)
What are the two parts of the CNS?
What role does the brain play?
What role does the spinal cord play?
How do the axons differ within the spinal cord?
Identify the three types of neurons which impact the spinal cord?
What is a reflex arc?
Define the term neuroplasticity.
How does neuroplasticity work at the neural level
Watch the video The Plastic Brain (ALL)
9. What role does neuroplasticity play in traumatic brain injuries?
10. Why are stem cells important in neuroplasticity?
Wednesday, September 30
Day 3, Cohort 1, Cycle B
Aim: What role does the Central Nervous System play?
CH2HW6: Read pp 67-71 (Continue to create index cards for each term/ process)
1. The Central Nervous System is composed of the brain and the spinal cord. What are the key systems of the peripheral nervous system?
2. Describe the role of the somatic nervous system.
3. Describe the two main components of the autonomic nervous system.
4. How is the autonomic nervous system divided?
5. Why is the sympathetic nervous system called the fight or flight response?
6. What specific ways does the body respond to stress?
- What impact does stress have on your pupils?
- What impact does stress have on the heart?
- What impact does stress have on blood circulation?
- Which glands become active?
7. Which organs or systems become under-active when you are stressed?
8. Why is the parasympathetic nervous system called the rest and digest system?
9. How does the parasympathetic nervous system return the body to normal functioning?
- PUPILS
- HEART
DIGESTION
- GLANDS
Thursday, October 1
Day 4, Cohort 1, Cycle B
Aim: How does the nervous system handle stress?
CH2HW7: Read pp. 71- 74 Continue to create index cards for each term/ process)
1. How do glands communicate throughout the body?
2. Identify the role of each gland and list the important hormones for each gland
Pituitary
Function
Key Hormones
Impact
Pineal
Function
Key Hormones
Impact
Thyroid
Function
Key Hormones
Impact
Pancreas
Function
Key Hormones
Impact
Gonads
Function
Key Hormones
Impact
Adrenal
Function
Key Hormones
Impact
Friday, October 2
Day 4, Cohort 1, Cycle B
Aim: How does the endocrine system impact our affect, cognition and behavior?
STUDY FOR TEST ON TUESDAY - Have your index cards ready
Please note moving forwards - there will be pop quizzes - always have cards with you
Monday, October 5
PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT - COMPLETE WORKSHEET GIVEN IN CLASS
Day 1, Cohort 2, Cycle B - TEST ON FRIDAY
Tuesday, October 6
AIM: Finish the endocrine system and review the reflex arc
Day 2, Cohort 2, Cycle B
CH2HW8- read pp. 75-80
Why is lesioning practiced in brain studies?
What are the drawbacks of lesion studies?
How does ESB work?
Why is DBS considered an invasive procedure?
What is the purpose of TMS & tDCS considered noninvasive?
How do CT map the brain?
How do MRIs improve what we know about the brain?
Wednesday, October 7
Day 3, Cohort 2, Cycle B
AIM: How do psychologists study the brain (part 1)?
CH2HW8- read pp. 75-80
How does an EEG work? What does an EEG measure how does it differ from a MRI and CT SCAN?
What is a MEG used for?
How does a PET scan work?
How does a fMRI OPERATE? How does this differ from a traditional MRI?
Thursday, October 8
Day 4, Cohort 2, Cycle B
AIM: How do psychologists study the brain (part 2)?
STUDY FOR TEST
Friday, October 9
Day 5, Cohort 2, Cycle B
TEST - EVERYTHING WE HAVE COVERED IN CHAPTER 2 SO FAR
CH2 HW 9
What are the three main divisions of the brain?
Identify the sections of each of the main divisions of the brain.
Draw a picture of the hindbrain and label each section. Take a picture of your drawing and include with your homework.
Identify the important functions of each of these regions
Medulla
Pons
Reticular Formation
Cerebellum
Tuesday, October 13
Day 2, Cohort 1, Cycle A
AIM: Describe the role of the hindbrain
CH2 HW 10 Read pp. 82- 83
What areas do the forebrain include?
Where is the subcortical area of the brain located
What area does the limbic system represent
Identify the key structures of the limbic system and explain why each of them are so important.
Wednesday, October 14
Junior Class will sit for PSAT
Registered Seniors will sit for School SAT DAY
Both juniors and seniors are expected to report to school by 8am in uniform, bring calculator and #2 pencils.
Good Luck!
Thursday, October 15
Day 4, Cohort 1, Cycle A
AIM: Describe the role of the limbic system?
CH2HW11: Read pp. 85-87
Define where the cortex in the brain?
Why is the cortex so wrinkled?
What are the two main sections of the cortex called?
What role does the corpus callosum play between the hemispheres?
Describe how contralateral organization work in the brain
Describe the major functions of each of the 4 lobes of the cerebrum
a. Occipital
b. Parietal
c. Temporal
d. Frontal
REVIEW - WATCH VIDEO - HOW THE BRAIN WORKS Part II
Friday, October 16
Day 5, Cohort 1, Cycle A
HAVE A NICE WEEKEND!
Tuesday, October 20
Day 2, Cohort 2, Cycle A
AIM: Describe the role the cerebrum plays in our lives
CH2 HW 12
Please be sure you have registered for the AP Psychology Exam - Any student not registered will not recive the quality points on their transcript. Any questions please see Fr. Gilley ASAP. Registration end November 1.
REVIEW SHEET - COUNTS AS QUIZ (100 points) - SPELLING DEFINITELY COUNTS - ALL ANSWERS MUST BE IN lower case - even brain scan questions (ie. eeg/ct /pet/mri/fmri)
Wednesday, October 21
Day 3, Cohort 2, Cycle A
AIM: Describe the role the cerebrum plays in our lives
CH2 HW 12:
Describe the purpose of the association area.
Where is the association area located?
WATCH THE VIDEO: THE BASICS HOW THE BRAIN WORKS PT II (start at 2:20 minutes)
What did Paul Broca discover in the frontal lobe in the 19th century
Define the term aphasia
How does an aphasia in the Wernicki region differ from an aphasia in the Broca region?
Please be sure you have registered for the AP Psychology Exam - Any student not registered will not recive the quality points on their transcript. Any questions please see Fr. Gilley ASAP. Registration end November 1.
Thursday, October 22
Day 4, Cohort 2, Cycle A
AIM: What does the Association, Broca and Wernicki areas control in our daily lives?
CH2 HW 12:
Why are the two hemispheres considered similiar yet different? Cite examples
Why is Roger Sperry considered a pioneer in this field? What did he discover?
How did Sperry prove lateral specialization in the two hemispheres?
Go to Hemispheric Specialization Experiment
Imagine you are split brained patient and presented a cup of coffee to your right visual field. A researcher asks you to identify what it is using Sperry's experiment would you be able to identify(describe verbally) the coffee? WHY OR WHY NOT?
Imagine you are split brained patient and presented a cup of coffee to your left visual field. A researcher asks you to identify what it is using Sperry's experiment would you be able to identify (describe verbally) the coffee? WHY OR WHY NOT?
If you are right handed, what part of the brain is in control of motor skills?
Where would your Broca and Wernicki region be likely located if you were LEFT HANDED?
CHAPTER TEST ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26 - PLEASE DO NOT BE ABSENT!
Please be sure you have registered for the AP Psychology Exam - Any student not registered will not recive the quality points on their transcript. Any questions please see Fr. Gilley ASAP. Registration end November 1.
Thursday, October 22
Day 5, Cohort 2, Cycle A
AIM: What effect does a severed collosum/plit brain have on thinking?
CH2 HW 13
Please be sure you have registered for the AP Psychology Exam - Any student not registered will not recive the quality points on their transcript. Any questions please see Fr. Gilley ASAP. Registration end November 1.
Links:
http://www.nature.com/news/the-split-brain-a-tale-of-two-halves-1.10213
Alzheimer's An Inside Look
http://www.alz.org/alzheimers_disease_4719.asp
STUDY EXAM SHEET 1 /ANSWER SHEET
STUDY FOR EXAM SHEET 2/ANSWER SHEET
DANA.org
http://www.dana.org/brainweek/
BrainFacts.org
Neuroscience for Kids
http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/baw.html
Brain Awareness on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/BrainAwarenessWeek
The Brain Institute at University of Utah
http://brain.utah.edu/communities/sfn-intermountain/brain-awareness-week.php
Aspen Brain Forum
http://aspenbrainforum.com/brain-awareness-week.html
This last site has many links to other sites and activities
National Geographic
http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2011/10/teenage-brains/dobbs-text/1
Outside Reading on Phineas Gage
TED TALKS- Adolescence Thinking
WATCH TED TALKS: WHY DO WE HAVE A BRAIN?
""Using Just 10% of Your Brain? Think Again" Neuromyths from the Wall Street Journal
Watch Ted Talks "What percentage of your brain do you use?" - Richard E. Cytowic
GOOD VIDEO TO LOOK AT FOR BRAIN TRAUMA AND THE MAPPING OF THE BRAIN