Psychology:
Students will be able to:
~explain the basics of the disorder of autism,
~explain what savantism is and why it may occur
~explain the implications of the latest research on autism, brain function etc.
Monday & Tuesday:
Complete YouTube films on famous autistic savant Kim Peek. Discuss implications of research findings in relation to Peek.
J1
Students will be able to:
~identify the repercussions of yellow journalism on American History
~explain the impact of the 1899 New York Newsboy strike
Monday:
Complete Newsies
Tuesday:
Essay test response