Lesson Plans Oct. 31-Nov. 4

Psychology:
Students will be able to:
~define, compare & contrast the four levels of consciousness: nonconscious, preconscious, subconscious, unconscious
~explain the difference between the mind awake & asleep
~explain the four stages of sleep and the role of dreaming
~define and explain circadian rhythm
~explain the causes of insomnia
~explain altered consciousness & the dangers inherent in some states
~identify the factors for risking addiction
Monday:
film Part II of: The Mind: Awake & Asleep
Tuesday & Wednesday: Lecture & Discussion
Handout: It’s Consciousness Raising Time
Thursday: Essay Test over readings, lecture & discussion
Friday: film: The Addicted Brain

Introduction to Journalism:
Students will be able to:
~explain the development of technology that allowed the mass medium of radio to develop
~explain the impact of Orson Welles’ War of the Worlds radio broadcast
~explain the development of radio in America and its ensuing impact on: advertising, sports, music, entertainment & journalism
~explain the science behind the technology of radio
~trace & explain the cultural impact of radio on America
Monday:
View segment from Sunday Morning on War of the Worlds & discuss
Tuesday-Thursday:
Mass Media College Texts: Readings, lecture & discussion of chapter on radio
Friday: Essay Test over Radio unit
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