The Brain
BLOG ASSIGNMENT THIS UNIT WILL BE DUE TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9
TOPIC: BRAIN INJURIES
Friday, September 28
Aim: What do we know about the brain?
HW: Read pp. 59-64 Section 2
- Where was reason and thought located before the discovery of the brain?
- What are the three main parts of the brain called? What are their function?
- What are the four lobes of the cerebrum?
- In a chart identify each of the following parts and their function
Review parts of the Brain with "Pinky and the Brain"
Monday, October 1
Aim: Identify the key structures of the brain
HW: Read pp 62-64
1. What type of problems can occur if the occipital lobe is damaged?
2. What types of problems can occur if the temporal lobe is damaged?
3. What is the function of an association area?
4. What area of the brain does language function in?
5. What are the two language areas called?
6. What is an aphasia?
7. What is a Broca apasia?
8. What is a Wernicke aphasia?
Tuesday, October 2
Aim: What role does each of the 4 lobes play in the cerebrum?
Wednesday, October 3
Review Parts of the brain
Quiz on Thursday
Thursday, October 4 - PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCE :)
AIM: quiz on brain
No class Friday so we will dissect the brain on Tuesday, 1st period
BLOG ASSIGNMENT THIS UNIT WILL BE DUE TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9
TOPIC: BRAIN INJURIES
Tuesday, October 9 (due Thursday)
Aim: Dissection of the brain
HW: Read Text pp. 57-59
1. What does a biological psychologist do?
2. Why is the nervous system, the endocrine system as well as heredity important to the study of psychology?
3. What are the 2 parts of the nervous system called?
4. What are the components of our central nervous system called?
5. What is the purpose of our peripheral nervous system?
6. What is the difference between the autonomic and somatic system?
7.What role does the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system play?
Wednesday, October 10
Aim: Discussion of Concussions and Headaches -
HW: See Tuesday Night
Thursday, October 11
Aim: How is the nervous system organized?
HW:Read Text pp. 54-56
- Draw the neuron and label its parts (only 1) see figure 3.1
- Define the term neuron
- What is the purpose of the cell body? Dendrites? and the axon? myelin?
- What role does the synapse play in communication?
- What is the difference between a sensory and a motor neuron?
- What is a neurotransmitter?
- Identify the role of each of these neurotransmitters?
- Acetylcholine
- Dopamine
- Noradrenaline
- Serotonin
Friday, October 12
Aim: What is the function of the neuron and the neurotransmitters?
HW: Read text 64-67
- How have psychologists learned so much about right and left brain functioning?
- How have researchers gained so much insight on brain functioning?
- What is an EEG?
- What is a CAT Scan?
- What is an MRI?
- How does a PET Scan difer from a CAT Scan or an MRI?
OPEN HOUSE OCTOBER 13 - ENCOURAGE FRIENDS AND OR FAMILY ENTERING INTO HIGH SCHOOL TO JOIN US
NO CLASSES MONDAY, OCTOBER 15
Tuesday, October 16
Aim: Review
WATCH PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE - 9PM-10:30PM
1. Who do you believe won? Why?
2. What were the best questions and how did the candidates respond?
3. Did the debate change your mind on who you would vote for? Why or why not?
4. What questions were not asked that you feel are important in this upcoming election?
WATCH VIDEO - NOVA - Brain trauma
11 MINUTES
THIS WILL BE INCLUDED ON THE TEST
Test next Monday
Top Ten Strange Mental Disorders
Brainarium
To Review the Parts of a Neuron click Brain Cell