Friday, September 25/Monday, September 28
Ms. Moronta
Unit Objectives – Chapter 2 – Neurosciences and Behavior
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Explain the process of neural communication.
Delineate the different steps of the neural chain.
Explain how neurotransmitters work.
Analyze the difference between the neural and hormonal systems.
Identify the parts of the brain and the functions of each.
Describe the different types of brain scans.
Determine the role of genetics in influencing human behavior.
What Are We Doing Today? 
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WARM UP
WRITING WORKSHOP
INTRO BRAIN PROJECT
CLOSURE
HOMEWORK:
 Vocabulary ~ 1-32
 Read ~ pages 57-71
 Quiz on reading & vocab 9/29 & 9/30
Unit 2 Calendar
9/23 & 9/24: TEST: Prologue & Chapter 1
9/25 & 9/28: Writing Workshop – INTRO BRAIN PROJECT
9/29 & 9/30: The Brain
10/1 & 10/2: Case Studies Quiz
10/5 & 10/6: Endocrine System
10/7 & 10/8: Build A Brain Project Day
10/9 & 10/13: Vocab Quiz
10/14: PSAT DAY (A day)
10/15 & 10/16: Unit 2 Test *PLEASE NOTE THAT THE B DAY IS NOW AHEAD*
WARM UP 
 Think over the last few years…what is the best advice you have received in how to
write an essay?
CLOSURE
Pick the emoji that best illustrates your comfort level in writing an FRQ and briefly explain!
What you loved about the
workshop…
Are you unclear about anything?