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Neuron vocabulary for quiz:
1) Neurons, sensory neurons, motor neurons, interneuron
2) Dendrite, axon, myelin sheath, action potential, resting potential, selective permeability
3) Axon terminals, threshold, excitatory, inhibitory
4) Synapse, neurotransmitters, reuptake
5) Acetylcholine, dopamine, serotonin, norepinephrine, GABA, glutamate, endorphins
6) Agonists, antagonists
7) Multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, spider bites, Botox, curare
A. Workbook notes due with exam.
B. All vocabulary due with exam.
C. Journal; Psych Sim Activities due in journal.
1) Dueling Brains
2) Neural Messages
D. Brain research activity (in journal)
E. Playdoh Brain Activity Quiz Grade:
(Daily grade make-up activity for playdoh structures).
Color neatly and mount on colored paper.
Using sketches from pages 65 & 67, draw the brain and label structures:
1. Cerebral cortex
2. medulla
3. cerebellum
4. reticular formation
5. hypothalamus gland
6. hippocampus
7. amygdala.
E. See Helmet Brochure instructions on back.
Helmet Brochure
This is a major grade assignment due Monday September 30, 2013.
“Using what you have learned, prepare a pamphlet that convinces people to wear helmets while
bicycling or skating. Persuade your audience by describing what happens to the brain during
accidents and the symptoms of traumatic brain injury.”
Content:
Good explanation of anatomy of brain injury.
Persuasive argument to use bicycle helmet.
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Usage:
Very few errors in spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
Sources:
Sources for content and images are cited on the document.
No brochure accepted without citations.
Style:
Media is appropriate.
Attractive layout.
Originality and creativity
Must be in brochure form.
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Content
Persuasive
10%
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Educational
10%
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Specific
40%
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Brain anatomy affected
Statistics used appropriately
Explanation of new injury
Appearance
30%
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Images (2)
Computer generated text
Readable
Eye-catching titles
Citations
10%
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No brochure accepted without citations.
On back of brochure
At least two sources
No Wikipedia
URL/ or MLA format
Deduction for lateness:
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Total:
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