Sunday, January 12, 2014

Anatomy 1/13-1/17

Objective this week:  To understand the function(s) of the cerebral cortex and the rest of the central nervous system structures and to learn the effects of drug use on the body and on neurotransmitters

Monday
Discuss the functions of the thalamus, hypothalamus, mid brain

Tuesday
Continue discussion of the midbrain structures/Begin watching the video, "National Geographic's World's Most Dangerous Drug".  Worksheet today over cerebrum areas.  Due tomorrow.

Wednesday
Finish video and discuss.  Worksheet due today.  Write a reflection over the video on Edmodo.

Thursday
Edmodo assignment due.  Discuss drug use and what it does to neurotransmitters and the body

Friday
Quiz - thalamus, hypothalamus, and midbrain.  Discuss specifics related to personality and the pre-frontal cortex.