Honors World History & AP Psychology

Week of: 9/4/2023

Honors World History

AP Psychology

Monday - 4th

LABOR DAY - NO SCHOOL

LABOR DAY - NO SCHOOL

Tuesday - 5th

Standard(s): SSWH7 Analyze European medieval society with regard to culture, politics, society, and economics. a. Explain the manorial system and feudal relationships, include: the status of peasants and feudal monarchies and the importance of Charlemagne. b. Explain the political impact of Christianity and the role of the church in medieval society. 

• LT: I will analyze European medieval societies. 

• SC: I can explain the importance of Charlemagne. I can explain the manorial system in Europe. I can explain the feudal relationships of Western Europe. I can describe the impact of the Catholic Church in Europe. 

Lesson/Activity: “Culture Shock: Crumbling Kingdom:” students will engage in a series of tasks that illustrate the connection between the fall of the Roman Empire and the rise of feudalism. By participating in the mini-simulations, they will understand the necessity of feudalism and self-sufficiency following the collapse of the Roman Empire. 

• Apocalypse- 5 things you need for survival 

• Water (aqueducts breaking down– where are you going to go now?)

• Food (pottage– which would you rather eat?)

• Shelter– house of cards (demonstrates how it was nearly impossible to recreate the massive apartments and estates of the Roman Empire without the proper resources [building materials and know-how]. Thus, people have to live in smaller, needs-only housing)

• Breakdown of literacy and government: work in pairs to follow 4 prompts to rebuild their society. Purpose of activity is to demonstrate decline in literacy and trade throughout Europe and how it led to the rise of feudalism. 

Class discussion & exit ticket: How did these tasks represent the fall of the Roman Empire? How would you characterize Europe during this time period? How/why did people come together to survive? 

Resources: Unit 2 organizer, Pear Deck, playing cards

Standard(s): Topics 2.5 & 2.8 - The Influence of Drugs on the Nervous System

• LT: Discuss the influence of drugs on neurotransmitters. 

• SC: Explain reuptake mechanisms, agonists, and antagonists. Identify the major psychoactive drug categories and classify specific drugs (stimulants, depressants, & hallucinogens), including their psychological and physiological effects. Explain drug dependence, addiction, tolerance, and withdrawal.

Lesson/Activity: Nervous system quiz; influence of drugs on the brain notes

Resources: Unit 2 retrieval guide (notes packet), Unit 2 Google Slides, AMSCO AP Psychology textbook, teacher-created Quizlet vocabulary decks

Wednesday - 6th

Standard(s): SSWH7 Analyze European medieval society with regard to culture, politics, society, and economics. a. Explain the manorial system and feudal relationships, include: the status of peasants and feudal monarchies and the importance of Charlemagne. b. Explain the political impact of Christianity and the role of the church in medieval society. 

• LT: I will analyze European medieval societies. 

• SC: I can explain the importance of Charlemagne. I can explain the manorial system in Europe. I can explain the feudal relationships of Western Europe. I can describe the impact of the Catholic Church in Europe.  

Lesson/Activity: Brainpop video, “feudalism;” feudalism and the manor system Pear Deck notes; manor system analysis 

Resources: Unit 2 organizer, Pear Deck

Standard(s): Topics 2.3-2.8

Lesson/Activity: practice– Quizlet Live and Kahoot

Resources: Kahoot; Unit 2 retrieval guide (notes packet), Unit 2 Google Slides, AMSCO AP Psychology textbook, teacher-created Quizlet vocabulary decks

Thursday - 7st

Standard(s): SSWH7 Analyze European medieval society with regard to culture, politics, society, and economics. a. Explain the manorial system and feudal relationships, include: the status of peasants and feudal monarchies and the importance of Charlemagne. b. Explain the political impact of Christianity and the role of the church in medieval society. 

• LT: I will analyze European medieval societies. 

• SC: I can explain the importance of Charlemagne. I can explain the manorial system in Europe. I can explain the feudal relationships of Western Europe. I can describe the impact of the Catholic Church in Europe.  

Lesson/Activity: Brainpop video, “The Middle Ages;” Charlemagne guided reading; The Church in Medieval Europe document analysis (You Do); Popes vs. Kings grudge match (You Do)

Resources: Unit 2 organizer, Brainpop video

Standard(s): Topics 2.5 & 2.8 - The Influence of Drugs on the Nervous System

• LT: Discuss the influence of drugs on neurotransmitters. 

• SC: Explain reuptake mechanisms, agonists, and antagonists. Identify the major psychoactive drug categories and classify specific drugs (stimulants, depressants, & hallucinogens), including their psychological and physiological effects. Explain drug dependence, addiction, tolerance, and withdrawal.

Lesson/Activity: finish notes; Jumping the Gap rewards pathways demonstration 

Resources: “Jumping the Gap” lesson from the University of Utah; Unit 2 retrieval guide (notes packet), Unit 2 Google Slides, AMSCO AP Psychology textbook, teacher-created Quizlet vocabulary decks

Friday - 8th

Standard(s): SSWH7 Analyze European medieval society with regard to culture, politics, society, and economics. d. Describe the causes and impact of the Crusades on the Islamic World and Europe.

• LT: I will describe the causes and effects of the Crusades. 

• SC: I can explain the significance of the Holy Land to Jews, Christians, and Muslims. I can explain the source of conflict between Christians and Muslims. I can explain how the Crusades stimulated trade in Western Europe. 

Lesson/Activity: Crusades brief overview video with questions (We Do); Crusades Experience– As a class, we will embark on a “crusade” around BHS. As we make our journey, students will complete a series of tasks/journal entries about the Crusades. 

Resources: Crusades video; NewsELA article on the Crusades

Standard(s): Topic 2.2 - The Endocrine System

• LT: Discuss the effect of the endocrine system on behavior. 

Lesson/Activity: notes; Endocrine system labeling diagram

Resources: various videos on the endocrine system; Unit 2 retrieval guide (notes packet), Unit 2 Google Slides, AMSCO AP Psychology textbook, teacher-created Quizlet vocabulary decks