North-Grand High School Psychology 2015-2016 Ms. Fryer and Ms. Blum E-mail: afryer@cps.edu or mblum@cps.edu (Please do not email me at aledwards@cps.edu) Free Periods- 1 st, 5 th, and 6 th period Coarse Description This course is an introduction to the scientific study of human behavior and mental processes. Through the analysis of various psychological theories you will gain insight into your own perceptions, emotions, thoughts, and behavior, as well as understand how psychology influences interactions among groups of people. This is a challenging course that requires critical thinking skills and the ability to challenge assumptions. You will be expected to use evidence to support claims when you read, write, and speak. Course Objectives Students will be able to: develop a basic understanding of human behavior and mental processes understand the steps in the scientific method and how that method relates to the study of psychology apply various psychological theories about learning, thinking, and motivation to academic activities understand how psychology influences interactions among groups of people gain insight into their own perceptions, emotions, thoughts, and behavior build a solid Social Studies and academic vocabulary develop thinking skills that support the ability to challenge assumptions, think creatively, and solve real-life problems SEMESTER 1: 1 st QUARTER UNIT 1: INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY Chapter 1: What is Psychology? Why Study Psychology? What Psychologists Do Contemporary Perspectives Chapter 2: Psychological Methods Conducting Research Surveys, Samples, and Populations Using Observation for Research Experimental and Ethical Issues 5 Week Unit Exam-October 15 th and 16 th UNIT 2: BODY AND MIND Chapter 3: Biology and Behavior The Nervous System The Brain: Our Control Center Heredity: Our Genetic Background PROJECT: Building Neurons
Chapter 4: Sensation and Perception Understanding Sensation and Perception Vision Hearing Other Senses Perception Chapter 5: Consciousness The Study of Consciousness Sleep and Dreams Altered States of Consciousness Drugs and Consciousness 10 Week Final Exam- November 9 th and 10 th SEMESTER 1: 2 nd QUARTER UNIT 3: LEARNING AND COGNITION Chapter 6: Learning Classical Conditioning Operant Conditioning Cognitive Factors in Learning Chapter 7: Memory Memory Classifications and Processes Three Stages of Memory Forgetting and Memory Improvement Chapter 9: Intelligence What is Intelligence? Measurement of Intelligence Differences in Intelligences What Influences Intelligence? PROJECT: Profile of a Genius 15 Week Unit Exam- December 14 th and 15 th UNIT 4: DEVELOPMENT Chapter 10: Infancy and Childhood Developmental Psychology Physical Development Social Development Cognitive Development Chapter 11: Adolescence Social Development Identity Formation Challenges of Adolescence PROJECT: Adolescence Collage
Chapter 12: Adulthood Young Adulthood Middle Adulthood Late Adulthood Death and Dying 20 Week Final Exam- February 2 nd and 3 rd SECOND SEMESTER: 3 rd Quarter UNIT 5: PERSONALITY Chapter 14: Theories of Personality The Trait Approach The Psychoanalytic Approach The Learning Approach The Humanistic and Sociocultural Approaches PROJECT: A Window into Yourself Chapter 15: Psychological Tests Psychology and Testing Measuring Achievement, Abilities, and Interests Personality Tests Chapter 16: Gender Roles Gender Roles and Differences Gender Typing Variations in Gender Roles 25 Week Unit Exam- March 7 th and 8 th UNIT 6: PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS Chapter 18: Psychological Disorders Understanding Psychological Disorders Anxiety and Mood Disorders Dissociative and Somatoform Disorders Schizophrenia Personality Disorders PROJECT: Mental Health Awareness Fair Chapter 19: Methods of Therapy What Therapy Is and Does The Psychoanalytic and Humanistic Approaches Cognitive Therapy and Behavior Therapy Biological Therapy 30 Week Final Exam: April 5 th and 6 th
SECOND SEMESTER: 4 th Quarter UNIT 7: CONSUMER EDUCATION Getting paid The role of saving Living on your own Credit Buying a car UNIT 8: Public Service Announcements What are public service announcements? Analyze characteristics of a good public service announcement PROJECT: Create and record a public service announcement 40 Week Final Exam: CONSUMER ED EXAM (You must pass this exam in order to graduate.)- June 14 th and 15 th POLICIES AND EXPECTATIONS Grading Policy Mastery (Exams, Quizzes, Projects, Papers, Presentations) 40% Class Assignments 35% Homework 15% Professionalism (Tardies, Effort, Participation, Non-graded Assignments) 10% Grading Scale A 90% - 100% B 80% - 89% C 70% - 79% D 60% - 69% F 59% and below Homework Policy Students will be assigned homework. Unless otherwise specified, homework is due at the beginning of the class. I will not ask you for your homework assignments. It is your responsibility to remember to turn in your homework assignments by putting them in the correct basket. Late Work Late work will be accepted from students in accordance with the following guidelines: Assignments in all categories, other than the professionalism category, will be accepted late. Late work will be one grade lower than the original grade. Late work from each unit shall not be accepted after we finish the unit. Work submitted after the window has closed may be accepted at teacher discretion. Students with special circumstances should work with teachers to determine alternate individualized due dates when appropriate. Extensions to original due dates are subject to teacher discretion. When you are absent, it is your responsibility to get the assignment off of google classroom or talk to me before or after school to get the assignments.
Excused Absence Policy An excused absence extends the due date and deadline by the number of days missed. For example, if you are not in school for two days due to an excused absence, you will have two days to make up the missed work. When you turn in work due to an absence, you MUST write ABSENT on the top of the assignment. If you do not write ABSENT on the top of the assignment, I will deduct points for it being late. Tardy Policy Come to class on time. If you are late, you must bring a pass. When you come to class late without a pass, I deduct points from your bellringer grade. For example, if you do the bellringer correctly and come to class on time you will get 100% (A+). If you do the bellringer correctly, but come to class late you will get a 70% (C-). Sometimes I give you points for JUST arriving on time. If you are late on those days you will earn 0- zero points. Coming to class tardy will negatively impact your grade. If tardiness is an ongoing problem, I will request a conference with your parent and/or you will receive a detention or other disciplinary action. Extra Credit Policy If a student is unhappy with their grade, I will give them the opportunity to do an extra credit assignment; however, students are able to do extra credit assignments only if they do not have any regular assignments missing. That means I will only give extra credit assignments to students who do all of the regularly assigned work. If you have missing assignments you can only get extra credit by attending a Boost the Grade event.
North-Grand High School Psychology-Ms. Fryer Student Responsibilities As a student, you are to 1. Attend class regularly and come on time. 2. Bring the necessary materials needed to participate in class. 3. Go to your assigned seats quickly. 4. Do homework and classwork when assigned. 5. Maintain a class binder to organize handouts, assignments, and notes. 6. Participate in all class activities and attempt all assignments. 7. Get all assignments that were missed due to absence from class. 8. Ask for additional help when you need it. 9. Leave all food and drinks (except water) in the cafeteria. 10. Leave all electronic devices such as cell phones or ipods in your locker or backpack. 11. Stay in the classroom after the bell has rung. 12. Clean up after yourself before you leave the room. 13. Respect everyone in the classroom. 14. Respect this room. Do not graffiti or deface desks, walls, etc. Teacher Responsibilities As a teacher, I will 1. Give you clear expectations prior to the start of projects and assignments. 2. Notify students of their academic progress on a regular basis. 3. Conference with students and parents when needed. 4. Provide sufficient time and resources for students to complete assignments missed due to absences. 5. Give additional educational support for students requesting it. Parent Responsibilities As a parent, I will. 1. Utilize Parent Portal to monitor my son/daughter s grades and attendance, if possible. (Parent Portal can be accessed through the North-Grand website. If you are not familiar with Parent Portal, please contact me or one of the counselors.) 2. Contact the teacher via email (afryer@cps.edu) or phone (773-534-8520) with any questions or concerns regarding my son/daughter s performance in this class. By signing below, I acknowledge the responsibilities required for this course. The student, parent, and teacher agree to do everything within their power to make the student successful. Student: Date Print Name Sign Name Parent: Print Name Sign Name Date Telephone Number E-mail Address Teacher: Date _9/8/15_ Print Name Sign Name 773-534-8520 Telephone Number afryer@cps.edu E-mail Address