Introduction to Psychology Usera-Usera Live Assignments

Can you believe the semester is already ending? You will have 3 weeks to complete this assignment, although you will be given other assignments, as well. It will count as your FINAL! (That means it is 20% of your grade!) As an individual, or in a group of no more than 3, you will create a power point presentation or write a 5 page paper on a serial killer of your choice. Each group may choose a serial killer or famous person with a mental disorder from the list, or if you feel there is another person you want to research that is not on the list, please get my approval first. The instructions are attached in the word document. Follow the directions and include the information requested. Many students find this to be one of the most interesting assignments that they do in this class, but some find it very sad and disturbing. If you would like to research a famous person with a mental disorder instead of a serial killer, you may do that instead. Again, please check with me before you go ahead and complete the project. Make sure you answer the questions listed in the attached directions, and as always, reach out of you have any concerns or questions. You guys are doing great! Keep it up - get your college credits!

Today we will visit the NAMI website to learn about 12 different mental health conditions. Read the Introduction, then follow the links on the left side of the page to explore each of the conditions, including the Overview, Treatment and Support tab for each one. Since this is a lot of information to gather, I am leaving the method of note taking up to you - mind maps may be awesome, but you would really need to make 12 separate ones to make them right. If you would rather take traditional notes or do an outline, you may. The important thing is that you collect notes on the conditions as you read. Reach out if you have any questions, and feel free to explore other resources on the website if you would like. There is a lot of great info here!

Fill in the form with info on your project! Remember that this is your FINAL and will count as 20% of your semester grade. If you haven't started this, you need to! Follow the guidelines and make sure you refer to the grading rubric and questions. There are many documentaries and videos out there about serial killers, too - they may be used as sources, as well. Keep a list of the resources that you use for your sources page. Reach out with questions!

Complete the slides 19 and 20 after watching the videos on Teen Depression.

Attend the Live Q&A and earn Extra Credit!!! Follow the link below to join on Tuesday at 3:30.

Everyone in my house likes a different kind of fast food - which one is your favorite? Vote for one using the link below!

Read the attached articles and create a Double Entry Journal. Annotate as you read, being sure the ask questions in the margins. INCLUDE AT LEAST % questions in your DEJ. In the DEJ: Remember to include thoughtful responses and questions. Each response should be 3-5 sentences of reflection of the question, connections, and wonderings. There is an extra DEJ attached below of you need more space.

Ms. Usera has 6 Christmas trees in her house this year. She and her family disagree about which one is prettiest. Vote on your choice in the form below!

Use the website below, (If FLASH player is available), or the pdf version, to figure out which state of consciousness each astronaut is in. Use the data provided and the reference manual to come up with your analysis. We will work on this in class, in groups. Each group will turn in one form, so select a person to take notes, a person to present your ideas, a person to display the assignment to the group, and a person to lead the group.

This is a reminder that you need to be trying to keep your dream diary! This will be a grade, but will be on the honor system, since many dreams are very personal and private. We will create a formal assignment to be turned in based on the dream diary - this is just a check-in.

Mind Map of Chap 4 - States of Consciousness
Use the text to complete a Mind Map of Chap 4
Introduction and 4.1-4.6 You can create a mind map in your notebook and attach a picture, or use the app and provide screen shots. Remember to use color and visuals.

Vote on the movie/TV show you would like to watch together some night after school at the end of this week or next week.

You can pick a movie or a TV series to watch. If we pick a TV series, then we can do watch parties every week or two to watch the season. (Try to pick something that is on Netflix).

Good Morning! As most of us have spoken about in class, (A Day students - we will talk about this today), you need to write a Reaction Paper, (Essay), on an article of your choice, related to a topic we have covered in class. I included 2 sample papers here for your to refer to, (Kami exports). See attached power point and Rubric for details.

Another debate in my house is about which superhero is the best - there are 4 of us and 4 superheroes that we each like. Vote for your favorite! Remember, this counts in your grade, and is an easy 100!

Each week I am going to send you guys a fun poll/survey to complete. It will be a quick and easy way to earn an extra grade!
This week's theme: My Cats. There is an ongoing debate in my house about which of our 3 cats is the cutest. Please help us settle the argument. On the "Quiz" form below you will see the 3 cats, and rank them as 1st, (cutest), 2nd or 3rd. Thanks!!!

I am going to start a Teaching Assistant Program for Psychology. If you are selected for the Program you will earn Extra Credit and Community Service Hours.

Program Details: Teaching Assistants will be paired with students in the class. The Teaching Assistant will work on homework with the other student(s) and answer questions the other student(s) may have about the class. You should consider doing this program if any of the following apply to you:
1) You need extra credit
2) You like and understand science/psychology
3) You need community service hours
4) You want to get to know your classmates better
5) You are bored working alone
6) You want to talk to people in your class and get to know them better
7) You want to help others
8) You are interested in teaching or science/psych

Good Morning! We are going to create a weekly Fun Poll each Monday or Tuesday for you to answer. There will only be one question, and it will be something just for fun! The best part is that it will count as an easy 100% participation grade to add to your GPA and boost your average. We will share the results weekly in the live classes. Please fill out the form below:

Use the link to join this Pear Deck activity!

Complete the assignment on Actively Learn.

Read and annotate this article. Then, create a mind map of the information you have read. Just like before, use colors and visuals to create the mind map. It can be on paper, (upload a picture), or you may use the app.

Read the first chapter of your textbook. As you are reading, create a mind map of the chapter. There is a lot of information, so you may need to use 2-3 notebook pages for your work. Remember to use color and pictures, and create curved connecting lines. You can find your text online by following the link below. There is also a PDF version uploaded to the "Materials" section of this Google Classroom page. Attach a photo of your Mind Map when you are finished.

****We have extended the dead line for this assignment. The new deadline is on Sunday, October 25.

Ms. Usera will not be in class today, but here is the work you need to complete while there:

Follow the link to the Pear Deck - answer all of the questions, watch the video, etc. We will be able to see your responses, and you will get a grade for this.

Choose one of the writing prompts listed and write a 2 page (minimum) paper on the topic you choose. You may refer to the articles we read in class/independently, the Ted Talk videos, and discussions in your paper. See attached rubric for writing guidelines.

You MUST complete the application below for Monroe College BEFORE October 9th to be registered and get credit for the college course. Upload a screen shot or picture of the completed application here for credit. Reach out if you have any questions or concerns.

Using the lesson from in school, (attached for those of you who did not see it live), create a
1) Family identity map
2) Personality Identity Map

You can use paper and art materials if you wish - just upload a picture OR you can use a Jamboard to make them and attach the link.

This is the second Actively Learn assignment. Annotate and answer the questions.

Sign into Actively Learn with your school Google Account (use the Sign In with Google option). Complete the readings. If you have never used Actively Learn before, you are able to take notes and use a highlighter to annotate. Annotate the texts and answer the questions.

Please join the Remind Class, if you haven't done so, to aid in communication via texting. This will be a part of your grade.
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Complete the attached class survey. Thank you!

Using Jamboard to check in on your feelings about remote learning. There are 3 slides - please make sure that you navigate to all 3 slides and do all three activities. Slide 1: Move the stickies around and place them in the part of the Venn Diagram where you feel they should go. Slide 2: Use the text box to answer the journaling question. Slide 3: Use the tools to create an image/drawing - you can also upload a picture and add drawings to it!