I Can:

1. Identify basic processes and systems in the biological bases of behavior, including parts of the neuron and the process of transmission of a signal between neurons.

2. Discuss the influence of drugs on neurotransmitters (e.g., reuptake mechanisms).

3. Be able to describe each neurotransmitter discussed and their purpose.

4. Discuss the effect of the endocrine system on behavior.

5. Describe the nervous system and its subdivisions and functions:

— central and peripheral nervous systems;

— major brain regions, lobes, and cortical areas;

— brain lateralization and hemispheric specialization.

6. Recount historic and contemporary research strategies and technologies that support research (e.g., case studies, split-brain research, imaging techniques).

7. Discuss psychology’s abiding interest in how heredity, environment, and evolution work together to shape behavior.

8. Predict how traits and behavior can be selected for their adaptive value.

9. Identify key contributors (e.g., Paul Broca, Charles Darwin, Michael Gazzaniga, Roger Sperry, Carl Wernicke).

Assessment Plan:

Self assessment-throughout the unit, from the beginning to end, rate how you feel about your proficiency with each of the learning targets on a scale of 1-5;

1-I have no understanding of this idea or concept

2- I do not feel comfortable with this idea or concept

3-I have an understanding of the idea or concept, but I am not proficient

4- I am comfortable and proficient with the idea or concept

5- I am a psychology Jedi Master

I can / Activity / Formative Assessment / Summative Assessment
Identify basic processes and systems in the biological bases of behavior, including parts of the neuron and the process of transmission of a signal between neurons. / PowerPoint, in class discussion / Neurons Graphic Organizer, Cheat Sheet
the influence of drugs on neurotransmitters (e.g., reuptake mechanisms). / PowerPoint, in class discussion / Endorphins Reading, Cheat Sheet
Be able to describe each neurotransmitter discussed and their purpose. / PowerPoint, in class discussion / PowerPoint, “Brain facts”(under Links), Cheat sheet
Discuss the effect of the endocrine system on behavior. / PowerPoint, in class discussion / Parkinson’s reading, Cheat sheet
Describe the nervous system and its subdivisions and functions:
— central and peripheral nervous systems;
— major brain regions, lobes, and cortical areas;
— brain lateralization and hemispheric specialization. / PowerPoint, in class discussion / Hemispherectomy Reading, Additional notes on nervous system, cheat sheet, brain graphic organizer, notes-brain jigsaw, The addicted brain. “Brain facts” under links
Recount historic and contemporary research strategies and technologies that support research (e.g., case studies, split-brain research, imaging techniques). / PowerPoint, in class discussion / Parkinson’s Reading., Phrenology Reading, cheat sheet
Discuss psychology’s abiding interest in how heredity, environment, and evolution work together to shape behavior. / PowerPoint, in class discussion / Darwin reading under links, cheat sheet
Predict how traits and behavior can be selected for their adaptive value. / PowerPoint, discussion
Identify key contributors (e.g., Paul Broca, Charles Darwin, Michael Gazzaniga, Roger Sperry, Carl Wernicke). / PowerPoint, in class discussion / PowerPoint notes,
Broca Reading (under links), Darwin and behavior (under links), Michael Gazzaniga (underlinks), Under links; Roger Sperry, Carl Wernicke you guessed it…under links, split brain assignment

For this unit I have 2 cheat sheets, use them both for multiple I can statements.