Psychology 1st & 2nd Periods:
TEKS 113:36 Knowledge & Skills Objectives:
(1) The individual in Society: The goal is for the student to understand the dynamics of the relationship between self and others to be a contributing member of the community. The student is expected to:
(A) participate in class as a leader & a follower
(B) adjust behavior appropriately to fit various situations
(C) contribute to the development of a supportive climate in groups, and
(D) accept and fulfill social responsibilities associated with citizenship in a group setting.
(16) Social Studies Skills: The student will develop long-term and short-term goal-setting skills for individual & community problem solving. The student will be able to:
(A) illustrate the relationship & sequence between intermediate goals & terminal goals
(B) monitor and evaluate self-directed inquiry or projects for timelines, accuracy and goal attainment

Monday: Last First Day of School activities & reflection
Individual Goal Setting for students’ senior year (the written goals will be placed in an envelope, sealed and eventually placed in the diploma packet students will receive at graduation.
Tuesday: Lecture, discussion & viewing of Randy Pausch’s The Last Lecture
Wednesday: Journal assignment: Lifetime goals (50 Things I want to do before I die)
Thursday: Discussion of goals; Overview of Course Topics, Intro to Origins of Psychology, Myth of Psyche (handouts)
Friday: Senior Friday: College Goals, Timeline, Deadlines, Financial Aid & Scholarship Info.