Friday, October 9/Tuesday, October 13
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
TEAM QUIZZES
JEOPARDY
STUDY GUIDE
CLOSURE
HOMEWORK:
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Vocabulary ~
Read ~
Study for Vocab Quiz!
Unit 2 Study Guide due test day! – Oct. 19th (B)/Oct. 20th (A)
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: REVIEW DAY
10/14: PSAT DAY (A day)
10/15 & 10/16: Vocab Quiz *PLEASE NOTE THAT THE B DAY IS NOW AHEAD*
10/19 & 10/20: Unit 2 Test
WARM UP 
Glands are small organs located throughout your body that secrete (that means release)
substances called:
A) Plasma
C) Enzymes
B) Hormones
D) Bile
Hormones help your body by:
A) Telling your cells what to do
B) Helping you breathe
C) Sending nerve messages
D) Oxidizing your blood
This gland is sometimes called the master gland, though it is only about the size of a pea:
A) Pituitary
C) Pineal
B) Adrenal
D) Hypothalamus
What is your largest endocrine gland? Hint: It’s found in your belly!
A) Adrenal
C) Pituitary
B) Tummy
D) Pancreas
What is a common problem with the endocrine system?
A) Hemophilia
C) Lung cancer
B) Diabetes
D) Bad gas
Which gland makes hormones that help you grow and stay full of energy?
A) Thyroid
C) Muscle
B) Adrenal
D) Pituitary
CLOSURE
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