Wednesday September 2, 2015

Wednesday September 2, 2015

Introductions:  Welcome to AP Psychology!
1. Summer work
2. Contract
3. Syllabus/Expectations
4. Any added students
5. Definition of Psychology



Target 1:  Learning how to build a community in the classroom.
By the End of the Period: You will know the names of people in this class and be more comfortable being here.

Seating Chart: First you will take turns introducing yourself then turn and talk for 1 minute: Half the room list as many benefits of a seating chart as possible. The other half list the benefits of free seating.

Prompt: Learning cannot occur until the student feels safe.
What does it mean?  Do you agree or disagree with the statement?

Seating Chart: My rationale.

Circle: My rationale.

Circle Question: Name  one cool place you went this summer. Name a new fashion you've noticed.

Activity: Helium Loop -- in groups of 5 you'll be placing one finger under a hula hoop and trying to lower a it to the ground without loosing contact with it.

Activity: Why are you taking AP?  At your table brainstorm a list of reasons you believe people take AP Psychology or even AP classes in general?  Because they want the challenge?  The deeper question would be why do some students want the challenge while so many others don't? Please take the time to think deeply on this.  

Homework: Why are you taking AP?

Cell Phone Policy: What should the policy in the class be?  What is it based on?  How should it be enforced?  

Exit Slip

AP contract

AP Syllabus