Ms. Thoroughman

April 29, 2011

Today we reviewed the theories of intelligence and tests of intelligence.  See the document linked in the previous blog entry.

HOMEWORK- create your own theory of intelligence and do the Module 24 self test.

reminder- extra credit project- find it on a previous blog entry.

April 28, 2011

Today we talked about the cabinet.  Students turned in their graphic organizers from Tuesday.  We began talking about lobbyists and interest groups.

Download Interest-groups-10

Download Lobbying 10

April 28, 2011

Any student that is taking the exam on Monday did their pre-bubbling of the answer sheets.

We watched a video simulating what it would be like to be szchiophrenic.

We watched the remaining segments of Standards Deviants that cover personality and disorders.

Students spent the rest of the time studying on their own.

April 27, 2011

Module 21-22 wrap up-  quiz in pairs

Module 22 self-test in pairs

Module 24 intro Download Module 24 intro'

Got through part of this on theories of intelligence Download Module 24 theories

April 26, 2011

Only 2 groups today got their commercials for their campaigns to work. The rest need to bring them on Thursday at the latest or you get no credit for the commercial.

We talked about the roles of the president today.  Notes on PowerPoint and then began discussing the cabinet positions.Download Presidential Rolescandacemedellin   Download The Cabinet

The homework review sheet for political parties (chapter 16-17 worksheet) was due today.

April 26, 2011

Today we finished all of the content of the course by discussing biomedical and psychological therapies and social psychology.

ALL STUDY GUIDES WERE TODAY.  NONE WILL BE ACCEPTED PAST MAY 2.

ALL VOCABULARY IS DUE MAY 2.

REVIEW SESSION AFTER SCHOOL ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27 FROM 4:00 - ?  PIZZA WILL BE PROVIDED.

Psychology Extra Credit Project

Since we won't have time to go in depth and complete the project that is usually assigned so if you want to do it you can.  It would be due by Friday, May 13.

Download Drug project

April 25, 2011

Today we started by discussing reasons students think do illegal drugs.

We discussed types of drugs and their effects.  Download Module 22 questions 

Blue days left

Download Blue days spring 11

This is the plan for the rest of the year.

April 22, 2011

Today all candidates gave their speeches. Posters were hung and we had a brief debate.  Videos will be viewed on Tuesday and election will be held at that point.

Homework- review sheet on political parties is due on Tuesday, April 26.