UnitIIIC+-+Genetics


 * GENETICS - pages 94-113**

Nature vs Nurture

=__**APA Content Standards Area: Biological Bases of Behavior **__= //After concluding this unit, students understand: // 1. Structure and function of the nervous system in human and non-human animals 2. Structure and function of the endocrine system 3. The interaction between biological factors and experience 4. Methods and issues related to biological advances 1.1 Identify the major divisions and subdivisions of the human nervous system. 1.2 Identify the parts of the neuron and describe the basic process of neural transmission. 1.3 Differentiate between the structures and functions of the various parts of the central nervous system. 1.4 Describe lateralization of brain functions. 1.5 Discuss the mechanisms of, and the importance of, plasticity of the nervous system. 2.1 Describe how the endocrine glands are linked to the nervous system. 2.2 Describe the effects of hormones on behavior and mental processes. 2.3 Describe hormone effects on the immune system. 3.1 Describe concepts in genetic transmission. 3.2 Describe the interactive effects of heredity and environment. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">3.3 Explain how evolved tendencies influence behavior. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">4.1 Identify tools used to study the nervous system. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">4.2 Describe advances made in neuroscience. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">4.3 Discuss issues related to scientific advances in neuroscience and genetics.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">Content Standard 1: ****<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;"> Structure and function of the nervous system in human and non-human animals **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">Content Standard 2: ****<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;"> Structure and function of the endocrine system **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">Content Standard 3: ****<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;"> The interaction between biological factors and experience   **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">Content Standard 4: ****<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;"> Methods and issues related to biological advances   **

=__<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">Key Terms __= <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">behavior genetics <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">environment <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">chromosomes <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">DNA <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">genes <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">genome <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">identical twins <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">fraternal twins <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">heritability <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">interaction <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">molecular genetics <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">evolutionary psychology <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">natural selection <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">mutation



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Unit3C key terms


 * REVIEW KEY TERMS AND PEOPLE FOR ALL OF UNIT III**




 * All of these key terms should be written out and defined in your own words, with a picture!**


 * Unit IIIC - Genetics, Evolutionary Psychology, and Behavior**

Brain Quiz - Gender Differences? Some researchers say that men can have 'women's brains' and that women can think more like men. Find out more about 'brain sex' differences by taking the Sex ID test, a series of visual challenges and questions used by psychologists in the BBC One television series [|//Secrets of the Sexes//]:
 * Get a brain sex profile and find out if you think like a man or a woman.
 * See if you can gaze into someone's eyes and know what they're thinking.
 * Find out why scientists are interested in the length of your fingers.
 * See how your results relate to theories about brain sex.

For review and fun: Brain Games

__**Nature vs Nurture**__
__**Define these terms:**__

//nature://

//nurture://

//genetics://

//environment://

//geneitc://

//inherited://

For each trait below, mark whether it is acquired through genetic (G) factors or through environmental (E). If you think the trait is acquired through the interaction of genetics and environment, mark it as GE

_extreme, repeated violence _ schizophrenia _alcoholism _ manic-depression _ intelligence _ shyness _obesity _Alzheimer's disease _ homosexuality _ thrill seeking _temperament _ dyslexia _ nicotine dependence _ hyperactivity

__**Explain how the environment and genetics could interact to produce the follpwing traits:**__
 * 1) alcoholism
 * 2) nicotine dependence
 * 3) obesity
 * 4) extreme violence
 * 5) intelligence

__**Genetic Revolution discussion questions:**__

1). If it were possible, would you want to take a genetic test telling you whcih diesases you are likely to suffer from later in life?

2). Suppose you or your partner are pregnant. Would you want the unborn child tested for genetic defects?

3). Do you think it should be legal for employers to use genetic tests in deciding whom to hire?

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Day 1 Do Now: T/F unit 3C - Jim Twins case study - Nature vs nurture - handout, discussion -Striking similarities with a partner (teacher's resource binder) - debrief HW: 93-103

Day 2 Do Now: Practice multiple choice questions - Genetic factors: finger demo (teacher resource binder) -Genetics article - Evolutionary psychology examples - Practice FRQ HW: Finish unit 3C notes

Test on all of unit 3