The+Workings+of+Mind+and+Body

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 * The Neuron:**

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 * Play Dough Neuron**: Create a diagram of the neuron using play dough. Be sure to label all of the parts listed above as well as write one paragraph that describes the primary function of each part listed.
 * Concussions and the Brain from CNN's Dr. Gupta**

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=October 27,2009=

REMEMBER: Test TOMORROW and BODY CHARTS are due THURSDAY!!!
= 1. __Sketch In Your Notes__ (5 Minutes)=



= 2. __Watch this video__: =

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=3. __Write in your notes__:=

__Nature vs. Nurture:__ Psychologists use twin studies to determine the heritability of certain behavior characteristics.

__Identical Twins:__ One egg is fertilized by one sperm and then splits into two genetically identical zygotes who share a singular placenta. They will always be the same gender.

__Fraternal Twins__: Two eggs are fertilized by two different sperm cells who each have their own genetic makeup and separate placentas. Fraternal twins are just like two siblings that happen to be born at the same time. They can be as 'different' and/or 'similar' as you are to your non-twin brother/sister.

=4. Discuss the chart below Describe the difference between "nature" and "nurture" using the chart below as a reference. __Write your definitions in your notes.__= =

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=6. With a partner, create a chart that looks like this (both of you should have a copy in your notes):= =With your partner, brainstorm a list of 9 characteristics that are dependent upon Genetics, and 9 characteristics that are dependent upon your Environment. Once everyone has completed their charts, share with the class.= =7. Which plays a larger role in your personality development: genetics or environment? Discuss as a class and consider the following:= = =
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 * Have you ever caught yourself saying/doing something that one of your parents does?
 * Have you ever wondered why you were so different from your brother/sister or parents?
 * Do you have control over the behaviors you express?
 * Do you find yourself drawn to individuals who share your personality characteristics?

Chapter 7: Altered States of Consciousness
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=Chapter 8: Sensation and Perception=

November 30, 2009

The Human Eye Internet Activity: On your own sheet of paper, complete the following tasks. Responses must be hand written/drawn. Link: **The Human Eye ([])** Link: **Eye Site ([])** With the time you have left, write a dialogue between two friends: “Coney” and “Rodney”. Your dialogue must be at least ten lines and demonstrate an understanding of the functions each one has within the retina for image processing.
 * 1) Draw and label the parts of the eye as seen in the picture.
 * 2) Define and explain the following parts (be sure to skip a line between each term so there is room to add more information later):
 * 3) Iris
 * 4) Pupil
 * 5) Retina
 * 6) Rods (be specific…scroll down)
 * 7) Cones (be specific…scroll down)
 * 8) Blind spot
 * 9) Lens
 * 10) Cornea
 * 1) Click on “HOW WE SEE” and __in your own words__; explain the process of ‘how we see’! J
 * 2) Click on “AILMENTS” and in your own words, list and describe __three__ different eye diseases as well as their treatments.
 * 3) Continuing in “AILMENTS//”, list// all four of the vision abnormalities and //describe// them in your own words.

=Sensation Book!= You will create a book of the five senses that includes illustrations and a description of the transduction process. Each page will include 50% full color/labeled illustration and ½ page essay that puts transduction into your own words. Please use the following as your ‘page’ guide:

 ψ Front Cover: Title, Illustration, Author Name ψ Page 1 (inside front cover): Sight ψ Page 2: Hearing ψ Page 3: Taste ψ Page 4: Smell ψ Page 5: Touch ψ Page 6: Glossary of Key Terms ψ Back Cover: About the Author

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