Syllabus

PSYCHOLOGY: BRAIN BODY AND BEHAVIOR Mr. Daniel Ondich dan.ondich@sobrietyhigh.org

CLASS DESCRIPTION This class is designed to show you the connections your brain and body have on your behavior. An understanding of human behavior will allow you to better understand yourself and world around you. The course will offer a general overview of the parts of the brain and nervous system and the influences on human behavior. You will be expected to utilize ToonDoo for a portion of this course’s assignments.

COURSE GOALS

Students will:

• Analyze basic brain functions and how these functions influence behavior.

• Develop critical thinking skills for evaluating case studies and themselves.

• Understand the role the nervous system has on behavior.

ATTENDANCE POLICY Although much of the learning in this class will utilize the Internet it is important to actively participate each and every day. Many of the activities require online interaction that must done in a timely manner. If you repeatedly fall behind you will miss key elements of the class necessary for active learning and may end up with a lower grade or reduced credit as a result.

GRADING The overall grade will be calculated using the following percentages. To receive full course credit for this class all work must be completed.

The following system will be used to calculate you letter grade: 90-100% = A, 80-89% = B, 70-79% = C, 60-69% = D, and below 60% = incomplete. Progress reports can be accessed through SchoolView.

LATE WORK It is your responsibility to log into the class each day and finish assignments by the due date. Acceptance of late work will be handled on a case by case basis and may result in receiving a lower grade or reduced credit for the course.

EXPECTATIONS You are expected to work on course activities each day during your assigned work time. You must also come prepared with a folder, notebook (optional) and pen/pencil every day. If you begin to fall behind you must contact you learning coach or me immediately so arrangements can be made to get you back on track.

JOURNAL An electronic journal will be kept for the entire class. Specific expectations will be given to you. You should use a simple spiral notebook with your name written on the outside. This journal will be kept in strict confidence and is protected by privacy act requirements. Any entries that are deemed to be of concern (depression, threats, etc.) must be reported by law.

CONTACT INFORMATION Instructor: Daniel Ondich Email: dan.ondich@sobrietyhigh.org Phone: 651.748.5258

COURSE CALENDAR

Lesson 1: Wiki creation/introduction, Nicenet registration, Lesson 1: KWL conferencing topic. Lesson 2: Syllabus, ToonDoo registration, 1 panal ToonDoo comic posted to wiki. Lesson 3: Brain terminology, Create “Cerebral Cortex” wiki page Lesson 4: Create “Lobotomy” wiki, Video: The Lobotomist (“Angel of Mercy or Medical Monster” to “Production Line Lobotomies”) Lesson 5: Video: The Lobotomist (“Training Others” to Freeman’s Final Journey”) Lesson 6: Create Phineas Gage” wiki, Phineas Gage reading, Begin 6 panel ToonDoo comic book– Brain Damage Story #1 Lesson 7: Work on 6 panel ToonDoo comic book – Brain Damage Story #1 Lesson 8: Finish 6 panel ToonDoo comic book #1, Journal #1 Lesson 9: Hemisphere dominance, Lesson 6: Hemisphere Dominance conferencing topic Lesson 10: Quiz, Journal #2 Lesson 11: Create “Lower Brain” wiki, Parts of the Lower Brain, Stop to Smell the Roses Reading Lesson 12: Begin 6 panel ToonDoo comic book – Brain Damage Story #2 Lesson 13: Work on 6 panel ToonDoo comic book #2 Lesson 14: Finish 6 panel ToonDoo comic book #2, Journal #3 Lesson 15: Create “Neural Communication” wiki page Lesson 16: Finish “Neural Communication” wiki, Create “Nervous System” wiki page Lesson 17: Finish “Nervous System” wiki, Journal #4 – Free Write Lesson 18: Begin 3 Panel ToonDoo comic book – Emergency Situation Story #3 Lesson 19: Finish 3 Panel ToonDoo comic book –Emergency Situation Story #3 Lesson 20: Quiz 2, Course Survey, Journal #5 - Reflection