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=__**APA Content Standards Area: Biological Bases of Behavior **__= //After concluding this unit, students understand: // 1. Structure and function of the nervous system in human and non-human animals 2. Structure and function of the endocrine system 3. The interaction between biological factors and experience 4. Methods and issues related to biological advances 1.1 Identify the major divisions and subdivisions of the human nervous system. 1.2 Identify the parts of the neuron and describe the basic process of neural transmission. 1.3 Differentiate between the structures and functions of the various parts of the central nervous system. 1.4 Describe lateralization of brain functions. 1.5 Discuss the mechanisms of, and the importance of, plasticity of the nervous system. 2.1 Describe how the endocrine glands are linked to the nervous system. 2.2 Describe the effects of hormones on behavior and mental processes. 2.3 Describe hormone effects on the immune system. 3.1 Describe concepts in genetic transmission. 3.2 Describe the interactive effects of heredity and environment. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">3.3 Explain how evolved tendencies influence behavior. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">4.1 Identify tools used to study the nervous system. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">4.2 Describe advances made in neuroscience. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">4.3 Discuss issues related to scientific advances in neuroscience and genetics.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">Content Standard 1: ****<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;"> Structure and function of the nervous system in human and non-human animals **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">Content Standard 2: ****<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;"> Structure and function of the endocrine system **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">Content Standard 3: ****<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;"> The interaction between biological factors and experience   **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">Content Standard 4: ****<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;"> Methods and issues related to biological advances   **


 * Unit 3A: Neural Processing and the Endocrine System**

pp. 51-58 on Neurons and Neurotransmitters || -Go to the computer lab (H206) and you will do the Psychsim 4 on Neural Messages. You will get the handout to complete while making your way through this lab. || -study Neurotransmitters chart || -group projects on "NEURONS! How do they work?" || pp. 59-63 on Nervous and Endocrine Systems -fill in my awesome hand drawn charts! || -JIGSAW: laptop research and sharing in class on neurological and endocrine disorders || -QUIZ on 3A ||
 * date || **assignment due** || **classwork** ||
 * **Mon. 10/1** || -read and notes, 3A,
 * **Wed. 10/3** || -handout "Neurons and Toilets"
 * **Thurs. 10/4** || -read and notes, 3A,
 * **Fri. 10/5** || -study! || -wrap up and review

Unit 3C:
 * Unit 3A: [[file:Unit 3A key terms.doc]]**
 * Unit 3B:** [[file:Unit 3B key terms.doc]]

Prezi on How Scientists and Psychologists look inside the brain... media type="custom" key="21094950"


 * Supplemental Reading:**
 * Neuroscientists Battle Furiously Over Jennifer Aniston, NPR, March 30, 2012**

//This American Life//, radio show, hour long segment on children's brains and the effects of repeated exposure to trauma, violence, and stress. REALLY GOOD! Download the podcast and listen to it! (September 15, 2012) @http://www.thisamericanlife.org/radio-archives/episode/474/back-to-school

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 * Parts of the Brain--set to Yankee Doodle! Courtesy of Pinky and the Brain...**

Prince Ea: Raps to the Brain--smartest rap song ever! (Thanks Nathan for sharing!) media type="youtube" key="X0ERakmI5d0" height="315" width="420"

The Teenage Brain: October 2011, National geographic article: @http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/featurehub

FRONTLINE documentary on the teenage brain: @http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/teenbrain/


 * Phineas Gage:**

<span class="wiki_link_ext">Frontal Lobe damage, video with Alan Alda; 5 min. media type="youtube" key="yXiM-nDYzX0" height="315" width="420"

Phineas Gage movie (a little bloody--queasy bellies beware); 12 min.

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 * Split Brain Patients:**

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Psych Sim 4: Hemisphere Specializations

Wrapping up Unit 3B: Brain Projects: , "Psychiatry by Prescription"