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PSYCHOLOGY
Class Introduction:
Psychology course overview:
TAKE PRIDE IN YOUR WORK. In this course the grade is generated by a combination of assignments and assessments. Assignments include, but are not limited to in-class work, homework, papers, projects and positive participation. Assessments include quizzes and tests. Each category will have a point value and a percentage will be assigned when deriving a student's final grade
General Expectations:
All students are expected to adhere to the policies stated in the Anchorage School District High School Handbook. All students are also expected to adhere to any and all expectations set forth in the classroom including, but not limited to: being on time, being prepared to with notebook, pen, textbook, etc, asking clarifying questions, being respectful to others and their opinions and taking responsibility for the consequences of their actions.
During this semester course students will cover nine unit topics to help them understand the development of modern psychological theory and how those theories can help explain their interpretation of the world around them. Topics include but not limited to:
1. Introduction to psychological theory
2. The scientific method and using it to understand psychological theory
3. The biological structure of the brain and its functions
4. The senses: the inputs for understanding the world around us
5. Intelligence: what is it and how is it calculated
6. Adolescence and its effect on brain development
7. Stress and self-medication
8. Social Class and its effect on self-image and personal worth
9. Culture and its effect on self-image and personal worth
Text: Psychology and You (second edition) Tony Romano, Judith & Frank McMahon
Journals: (Out of Class Work) Points 70
Students are required to keep a running journal during the semester to chronicle life experiences in and out of the classroom. Journaling topics are to be focused on the three D’s: dreams, drama and daily life. The goal of this assignment is to assist students to use journaling as a tool for understanding the ebb and flow of life. Students should be aware that any documentation that describes illegal activity or potential for self-harm will be interpreted as a call for help and reported to the proper authorities.
• 4 entries per week, est. 60 for the semester, journal-check every two weeks, first two journal checks for extra credit and make sure entries are correct. All other entries are full credit.
Projects: Points
(Some projects may require out of class participation)
1. Journal design 10
2. Scientific Method paper & presentation 50
3. Brain Mobile 10
4. Drug Abuse Poster 10
5. Social Class Interview Paper 50
Participation: Points
• Attendance & participation approx. 10% of grade 40
Tests/Quizzes: Points
1. 7) Chapter Quizzes 70
2. Multiple intelligence/IQ Test 30
3. Final 100
Total Points: 440
Extra Credit:
• 3) Signed progress reports 15
• First two journal checks 10
Grade Percentage:
• 90 – 100% 395 A
• 80 – 89.9% 350 B
• 70 – 79.9% 305 C
• 60 – 69.9% 260 D
Class News
January 15, 2018
1/15/2018
This week we begin with chapter 1, history of psychology. Students will understand the origins of psychology, the innovators of modern psychological thinking and the six philosophies of modern psychology....
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January 8, 2018
1/8/2018
Welcome back students. This week we will introduce our class subject, topic overview, rules and expected behaviors. We will also be on an assembly schedule Monday and Tuesday to allow students to participate in a national drug prevention program....
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November 20, 2017
11/20/2017
This week we introduce chapter 16, Stress. Students will be able to identify the elements of stress and come up with positive strategies to deal with the issues of stress....
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