Psychology:
Students will be able to:
~demonstrate orally & in writing the differences between an addictive and normal brain
~explain how the structure of a teenage brain is different from that of an adult brain
~identify the genetic and biological factors that figure into addiction
~understand that the nervous system helps us know how messages that are sent to the brain cause behavior
~discuss the parts of the brain that work together to coordinate movement & stimulate thinking & emotions
~explain how the endocrine system controls & excites growth and affects emotions & behavior
~Identify heredity & environment and how they affect the body & behavior
Monday:
Turn in short answer/essay response to film: 28 Days & discuss
Tuesday:
Watch the film: The Addicted Brain & Discuss
Wednesday: Read & discuss the article over the Teenage Brain
Thursday & Friday: Plato Lab: Work through Study Guide Program on Addiction at the University of Utah website
Monday & Tuesday: complete units in lab (grade by observation & journal entries)

Introduction to Journalism:
Students will be able to:
~explain the electromagnetic spectrum and the role of Marconi in the devlopment of radio
~identify the contributions of Lee DeForest in the development of radio
~explain the Bounce-Back effect
~trace and explain the impact of radio on the development of American Celebrity Culture
~explain the impact of radio on the explosion of the music industry in America
~explain the role of radio on American sports becoming a national past time
Monday & Tuesday: Work through Open Book Test over Radio Chapter from The Media of Mass Communications college Text
Wednesday:
Lecture & discussion of music industry development
Thursday & Friday: Current Events, newspaper & quiz
Monday & Tuesday:
Handout over Record industry from college text, readings, lecture & discussion