EXCEPTIONAL POPULATIONS in SCHOOLS & SOCIETY
DAILY WORK & HOMEWORK
Tues, May 22:
Sophmores & Juniors - Types of Mental Disorders Research Chart - Library.
Seniors - Work on Final Exam.
HW:
Sophmores & Juniors - Types of Mental Disorders Research Chart due Wed, May 23.
Seniors - Final Exam due Thurs, May 24 (day of A period senior final exam).
Mon, May 21:
Sophmores & Juniors - Types of Mental Disorders Research Chart - Library.
Seniors - Work on Final Exam.
HW:
Sophmores & Juniors - Types of Mental Disorders Research Chart due Wed, May 23.
Seniors - Final Exam due Thurs, May 24 (day of A period senior final exam).
Fri, May 18:
Sophmores & Juniors - Types of Mental Disorders Research Chart - Library.
Seniors - Work on Final Exam.
HW:
Sophmores & Juniors - Types of Mental Disorders Research Chart due Wed, May 23.
Seniors - Final Exam due Thurs, May 24 (day of A period senior final exam).
Thurs, May 17:
Sophmores & Juniors - Types of Mental Disorders Research Chart - Library.
Seniors - Work on Final Exam.
HW:
Sophmores & Juniors - Types of Mental Disorders Research Chart due Wed, May 23.
Seniors - Final Exam due Thurs, May 24 (day of A period senior final exam).
Wed, May 16: Watch "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest."
HW:
Sophmores & Juniors - Types of Mental Disorders Research Chart due Wed, May 23.
Seniors - Final Exam due Thurs, May 24 (day of A period senior final exam).
Tues, May 15: Watch "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest."
HW:
Sophmores & Juniors - Types of Mental Disorders Research Chart due Wed, May 23.
Seniors - Final Exam due Thurs, May 24 (day of A period senior final exam).
Mon, May 14:
Sophmores & Juniors - Types of Mental Disorders Research Chart - Library.
Seniors - Receive Final Exam.
HW: Have Permission Slip Signed for "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" movie due Tues, May 15.
Sophmores & Juniors - Types of Mental Disorders Research Chart due Wed, May 23.
Seniors - Final Exam due Thurs, May 24 (day of A period senior final exam).
Fri, May 11: History of Mental Disorders Quiz
HW: Have Permission Slip Signed for "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" movie due Tues, May 15.
Thurs, May 10: History of Mental Disorders
HW: Conmplete The History of Mental Illnesses/Disorders Review #44-47 due Fri, May 11.
Wed, May 9: Review History of Mental Disorders
HW: NO HW!!
Tues, May 8: History of Mental Disorders
HW: Conmplete The History of Mental Illnesses/Disorders Review #33-43 due Wed, May 9.
Mon, May 7: Discussion
HW: NO HW!!
Fri, May 4: History of Mental Disorders
HW: NO HW!!
Thurs, May 3: Read and discuss "Dying Wishes" Article from the Boston Globe.
HW: Write a Journal Entry regarding the following:
1) Are you in favor of the Death with Dignity Act?
2) Do you think the majority of the state will vote for or against the Death with Dignity Act?
Wed, May 2: History of Mental Disorders
HW: Conmplete The History of Mental Illnesses/Disorders Review #22-32 due Thurs, May 3.
Tues, May 1: History of Mental Disorders
HW: Conmplete The History of Mental Illnesses/Disorders Review #9-21 due Wed, May 2.
Mon, April 30: History of Mental Disorders
HW: Identify and write information about the symbol drawn on the board due Tues, May 1.
Fri, April 27: History of Mental Disorders
HW: NO HW!!
Thurs, April 26: Sybil
HW: NO HW!!
Wed, April 25: History of Mental Disorders
HW: NO HW!!
Tues, April 24: Sybil
HW: NO HW!!
Mon, April 23: Sybil
HW: NO HW!!
Fri, April 13: Sybil
HW: NO HW!! Have a Great Vacation!!
Thurs, April 12: Sybil
HW: NO HW!!
Wed, April 11: Take test on the Science behind Down syndrome
HW: NO HW!!
Tues, April 10: Review for Test on the Science behind Down syndrome
HW: STUDY for TEST on the Science behind Down syndrome on Wed, April 11.
Mon, April 9: Mosaic Down syndrome
HW: Complete the "Types of Down syndrome" Chart at end of notes &
Complete #112-136 in "The Science behind Down syndrome Review" due Tues, April 10.
STUDY for TEST on the Science behind Down syndrome on Wed, April 11.
Thurs, April 5: Mosaic Down syndrome
HW: NO HW!!
Wed, April 4: Mosaic Down syndrome
HW: NO HW!!
Tues, April 3: Translocation 21 Down syndrome
HW: Complete #108-111 in "The Science behind Down syndrome Review" due Wed, April 4.
Mon, April 2: Translocation 21 Down syndrome
HW: Complete #92-107 in "The Science behind Down syndrome Review" due Tues, April 3.
Fri, March 30: Take Quiz
HW: NO HW!!
Thurs, March 29: Meiosis & Nondisjunction Simulation Lab
HW: STUDY for QUIZ on Tirsomy 21 Down syndrome on Fri, March 30.
Wed, March 28: Meiosis & Nondisjunction Simulation Lab
HW: NO HW!!
Tues, March 27: Karyotype Lab
HW: Complete #79-91 in "The Science behind Down syndrome Review" due Wed, March 28.
Mon, March 26: Karyotype Lab
HW: "History of Developmental Disabilities in America" final assessment project due Tues, March 27.
Fri, March 23: Karyotype Lab
HW: "History of Developmental Disabilities in America" final assessment project due Tues, March 27.
Thurs, March 22: Human DNA Extraction Lab
HW: "History of Developmental Disabilities in America" final assessment project due Tues, March 27.
Wed, March 21: Human DNA Extraction Lab
HW: "History of Developmental Disabilities in America" final assessment project due Tues, March 27.
Tues, March 20: Human DNA Extraction Lab
HW: "History of Developmental Disabilities in America" final assessment project due Tues, March 27.
Mon, March 19: The Science behind Down syndrome.
HW: "History of Developmental Disabilities in America" final assessment project due Tues, March 27.
Fri, March 16: Meiosis Activity. The Science behind Down syndrome.
HW: Complete #45-78 in "The Science behind Down syndrome Review" due Mon, March 19.
"History of Developmental Disabilities in America" final assessment project due Tues, March 27.
Thurs, March 15: The Science behind Down syndrome
HW: Complete #39-44 in "The Science behind Down syndrome Review" due Fri, March 8.
"History of Developmental Disabilities in America" final assessment project due Tues, March 27.
Wed, March 14: Summary/wrap-up History of Developmental Disabilities in America.
HW: "History of Developmental Disabilities in America" final assessment project due Tues, March 27.
Complete #1-38 in "The Science behind Down syndrome Review" it was due last Thurs, March 8.
Tues, March 13: Finish Presentations. Discuss Final Assessment Project. Begin summary/wrap-up History of Developmental Disabilities in America.
HW: "History of Developmental Disabilities in America" final assessment project due Tues, March 27.
Mon, March 12: Presentation of Projects - US Supreme Court Decision on Capital Punishment and Mental Retardation
HW: NO HW!!
Fri, March 9: Presentation of Projects - Eunice Kennedy Shriver
HW: NO HW!!
Thurs, March 8: Presentation of Projects - Eugenics
HW: NO HW!!
Wed, March 7: The Science behind Down syndrome
HW: Complete #1-38 in "The Science behind Down syndrome Review" due Thurs, March 8.
Tues, March 6: Presentation of Projects - Education for Children with Developmental Disabilities in the 1950s
HW: NO HW!!
Mon, March 5: Presentation of Projects - Criminalization of Mental Retardation
HW: NO HW!!
Fri, March 2: Guest Speakers - Andrew & Mrs. Lawson
HW: NO HW!!
Thurs, March 1: Presentation of Projects - Mongols in our Midst
HW: NO HW!!
Wed, Feb 29: Andrew's Videos. Three types of Down syndrome.
HW: NO HW!!
Tues, Feb 28: Presentation of Projects - Massachusetts in 1848
HW: Write a total of 6 questions Friday's guest speaker: Write 3 questions for Andrew and 3 questions for Mrs. Lawson due Wed, Feb 29.
Mon, Feb 27: The History of Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities. Work on "History" project.
HW: Complete "The History of Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities" Project due Tues, Feb 28.
Please email or hand in the following: 1) PowerPoint Presentation & 2) Handout
Fri, Feb 17: The History of Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities. Work on "History" project.
HW: Work on "The History of Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities" Project due Tues, Feb 28.
Thurs, Feb 16: The History of Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities. Work on "History" project.
HW: Work on "The History of Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities" Project due Tues, Feb 28.
Wed, Feb 15: The History of Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities. Work on "History" project.
HW: Work on "The History of Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities" Project due Tues, Feb 28.
Tues, Feb 14: The History of Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities. Work on "History" project.
HW: Work on "The History of Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities" Project due Tues, Feb 28.
Mon, Feb 13: The History of Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities. Begin "History" project.
HW: Work on "The History of Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities" Project due Tues, Feb 28.
Fri, Feb 10: Video Clips and Discussion
HW: Write a Journal Entry - Should Patrick (the student with Down syndrome) have been able to play football? Answer the question and defend your response
due Mon, Feb 13.
Thurs, Feb 9: "The Memory Keeper's Daughter" & Andrew's Video
HW: Write a Journal Entry on The Memory Keeper's Daughter OR Andrew's video OR both due Fri, Feb 10.
Click on the link below to watch Andrew's video:
Wed, Feb 8: "The Memory Keeper's Daughter"
HW: NO HW!!
Tues, Feb 7: Take Quiz. Begin "The Memory Keeper's Daughter."
HW: NO HW!!
Mon, Feb 6: Down syndrome
HW: STUDY for QUIZ on Down syndrome on Tues, Feb 7.
Fri, Feb 3: Down syndrome
HW: Down Syndrome Review Questions #45-86 due Mon, Feb 6.
Thurs, Feb 2: Down syndrome
HW: NO HW!!
Wed, Feb 1: Write Abstract for Lab.
HW: Type Final Draft of Abstract due Thurs, Feb 2.
Tues, Jan 31: Write Abstract for Lab.
HW: Complete rough draft of abstract by filling in the Abstract Worksheet due Wed, Feb 1.
Mon, Jan 30: What does it Feel Like to have Down syndrome? Lab
HW: Down Syndrome Review Questions #45-50 due Tues, Jan 31.
Fri, Jan 27: Down syndrome
HW: Down Syndrome Review Questions #1-44 due Mon, Jan 30.
Thurs, Jan 26: Down syndrome
HW: NO HW!!
Wed, Jan 25: Down syndrome
HW: NO HW!!
Tues, Jan 24: Down syndrome
HW: Write a Journal / Reflection entry on ONE of the following:
1) "Ground Rules" for class discussions
2) Thoughts on Down syndrome
Journal entries must be one page in length, typed and double-spaced.
Due Wed, Jan 25.
Mon, Jan 23: Receive Course Expectations and Safety Contract.
HW: Get Course Expectations and Safety Contract signed & complete the 4-square activity due Tues, Jan 24.
Fri, Jan 20: Complete Final Exam.
HW: NO HW!!
Thurs, Jan 19: Students received Final Exam. Watch the movie "Sybil."
HW: Work on Final Exam due at the end of the period on Fri, Jan 20.
Wed, Jan 18: Students received Final Exam. Watch the movie "Sybil."
HW: Work on Final Exam due at the end of the period on Fri, Jan 20.
Tues, Jan 17: Presentations - Final Assessment Project for The History of Mental Illnesses.
HW: NO HW!!
Fri, Jan 13: Presentations - Final Assessment Project for The History of Mental Illnesses.
HW: NO HW!!
Thurs, Jan 12: Presentations - Final Assessment Project for The History of Mental Illnesses.
HW: NO HW!!
Wed, Jan 11: Presentations - Final Assessment Project for The History of Mental Illnesses.
HW: NO HW!!
Tues, Jan 10: Presentations - Final Assessment Project for The History of Mental Illnesses.
HW: NO HW!!
Mon, Jan 9: Presentations - Final Assessment Project for The History of Mental Illnesses.
HW: NO HW!!
Fri, Jan 6: Presentations - Final Assessment Project for The History of Mental Illnesses.
HW: NO HW!!
Thurs, Jan 5: Presentations - Final Assessment Project for The History of Mental Illnesses.
HW: NO HW!!
Wed, Jan 4: Presentations - Final Assessment Project for The History of Mental Illnesses.
HW: NO HW!!
Tues, Jan 3: Presentations - Final Assessment Project for The History of Mental Illnesses.
HW: NO HW!!
Fri, Dec 23: Final Assessment Project for The History of Mental Illnesses - in media center.
HW: Work on Final Assessment Project for The History of Mental Illnesses due Jan 3.
HAVE A WONDERFUL VACATION!!
Thurs, Dec 22: Final Assessment Project for The History of Mental Illnesses - in media center.
HW: Work on Final Assessment Project for The History of Mental Illnesses due Jan 3.
Wed, Dec 21: Final Assessment Project for The History of Mental Illnesses - in media center.
HW: Work on Final Assessment Project for The History of Mental Illnesses due Jan 3.
Tues, Dec 20: Begin Final Assessment Project for The History of Mental Illnesses - in media center.
HW: Work on Final Assessment Project for The History of Mental Illnesses due Jan 3.
Mon, Dec 19: History of Mental Illnesses / Disorders
HW: NO HW!!
Fri, Dec 16: History of Mental Illnesses / Disorders
HW: NO HW!!
Thurs, Dec 15: History of Mental Illnesses / Disorders
HW: NO HW!!
Wed, Dec 14: History of Mental Illnesses / Disorders
HW: NO HW!!
Tues, Dec 13: History of Mental Illnesses / Disorders
HW: NO HW!!
Mon, Dec 12: History of Mental Illnesses / Disorders
HW: NO HW!!
Fri, Dec 7: History of Mental Illnesses / Disorders
HW: NO HW!!
Thurs, Dec 6: History of Mental Illnesses / Disorders
HW: NO HW!!
Wed, Dec 6: History of Mental Illnesses / Disorders
HW: NO HW!!
Tues, Dec 6: History of Mental Illnesses / Disorders
HW: NO HW!!
Mon, Dec 5: History of Mental Illnesses / Disorders
HW: NO HW!!
Fri, Dec 2: History of Mental Illnesses / Disorders
HW: NO HW!!
Thurs, Dec 1: History of Mental Illnesses / Disorders
HW: NO HW!!
Wed, Nov 30: History of Mental Illnesses / Disorders
HW: NO HW!!
Tues, Nov 29: Mental Illnesses / Disorders
HW: NO HW!!
Mon, Nov 28: Mental Illnesses / Disorders
HW: Complete ALL questions of the Mayo Clinic Mental Illnesses/Disorders packet due Tues, Nov 29.
Wed, Nov 23: Mental Illnesses / Disorders
HW: NO HW!! HAVE A WONDERFUL VACATION!!
Tues, Nov 22: Mental Illnesses / Disorders
HW: Complete questions #1-24 of the Mayo Clinic Mental Illnesses/Disorders packet due Wed, Nov 23.
Mon, Nov 21: Mental Illnesses / Disorders
HW: Write the definition of a mental illness in your own words and list an example of a mental illness due Tues, Nov 22.
Fri, Nov 18: Take Test
HW: NO HW!!
Thurs, Nov 17: Review for Test on the Science behind Down syndrome. Test moved to Friday.
HW: STUDY for TEST on "The Science behind Down syndrome" on Fri, Nov 18.
Wed, Nov 16: Review for Test on the Science behind Down syndrome
HW: STUDY for TEST on "The Science behind Down syndrome" on Thurs, Nov 17.
Tues, Nov 15: The Science behind Down syndrome.
HW: Complete "The Science behind Down syndrome" Review through #88-113 due Tues, Nov 16.
STUDY for TEST on "The Science behind Down syndrome" on Thurs, Nov 17.
Mon, Nov 14: The Science behind Down syndrome.
HW: Complete "The Science behind Down syndrome" Review through #87 due Tues, Nov 15.
Thurs, Nov 10: The Science behind Down syndrome.
HW: NO HW!!
Wed, Nov 9: Complete Lab.
HW: NO HW!!
Tues, Nov 8: Simulating Meiosis & Nondisjunction Lab.
HW: NO HW!!
Mon, Nov 7: Simulating Meiosis & Nondisjunction Lab.
HW: NO HW!!
Fri, Nov 4: The Science behind Down syndrome.
HW: NO HW!!
Thurs, Nov 3: The Science behind Down syndrome.
HW: NO HW!!
Wed, Nov 2: Karyotype Lab.
HW: NO HW!!
Tues, Nov 1: NO CLASS
HW: NO HW!!
Mon, Oct 31: Karyotype Lab.
HW: NO HW!! - HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
Fri, Oct 28: Karyotype Lab.
HW: NO HW!!
Thurs, Oct 27: The Science behind Down syndrome.
HW: Complete "The Science behind Down syndrome" Review #51-71 due Fri,
Oct 28.
Wed, Oct 26: The Science behind Down syndrome.
HW: NO HW!!
Tues, Oct 25: The Science behind Down syndrome.
HW: Complete "The Science behind Down syndrome" Review #37-50 due Wed,
Oct 22.
Mon, Oct 24: The Science behind Down syndrome.
HW: NO HW!!
Fri, Oct 21: The Science behind Down syndrome.
HW: "History of Developmental Disabilities in America" final assessment project due Mon, Oct 24.
Thurs, Oct 20: The Science behind Down syndrome.
HW: Complete The Science behind Down syndrome Review #1-36 due Fri,
Oct 21.
"History of Developmental Disabilities in America" final assessment project due Mon, Oct 24.
Wed, Oct 19: Work on "History of Developmental Disabilities in America" project.
HW: "History of Developmental Disabilities in America" final assessment project due Mon,
Oct 24.
Tues, Oct 18: Wrap-up "History of Developmental Disabilities in America"
HW: Decide what your project will be as your assessment for the "History of Developmental Disabilities in America" due Wed, Oct 19.
Mon, Oct 17: Class presentations: "History of Developmental Disabilities in America"
HW: NO HW!!
Fri, Oct 14: Summary of "History of Developmental Disabilities in America"
HW: NO HW!!
Thurs, Oct 13: Class presentations: "History of Developmental Disabilities in America"
HW: Email all parts of project to Ms. Blair & Mr. Devine.
Wed, Oct 12: NO CLASS-PSAT
HW: Email all parts of project to Ms. Blair & Mr. Devine.
Selected students complete written assignment for participation points due Thurs, Oct 13.
Tues, Oct 11: Eugenics discussion.
HW: Email all parts of project to Ms. Blair & Mr. Devine.
Selected students complete written assignment for participation points due Thurs, Oct 13.
Fri, Oct 7: Class presentations: "History of Developmental Disabilities in America"
HW: Email all parts of project to Ms. Blair & Mr. Devine.
Thurs, Oct 6: Class presentations: "History of Developmental Disabilities in America"
HW: Email all parts of project to Ms. Blair & Mr. Devine.
Wed, Oct 5: NO CLASS - ADVISORY KICK-OFF
Tues, Oct 4: Class presentations: "History of Developmental Disabilities in America"
HW: Email all parts of project to Ms. Blair & Mr. Devine.
Mon, Oct 3: "History of Developmental Disabilities in America" project / presentation.
HW: Work on project / presentation due Tues, Oct 4.
Email all parts of project to Ms. Blair & Mr. Devine by tomorrow (Tues) morning.
Fri, Sept 30: Guest speakers.
HW: Work on project / presentation due Tues, Oct 4.
Thurs, Sept 29: "History of Developmental Disabilities in America" project / presentation.
HW: Work on project / presentation due Tues, Oct 4.
Wed, Sept 28: "History of Developmental Disabilities in America" project / presentation.
HW: Write down, or email me, 10 Questions for Andrew's Mom and 5 Questions for Andrew due Thurs, Sept 29.
Work on project / presentation due Mon, Oct 3.
Tues, Sept 27: "History of Developmental Disabilities in America" project / presentation.
HW: Work on project / presentation due Mon, Oct 3.
Mon, Sept 26: "History of Developmental Disabilities in America" project / presentation.
HW: Work on project / presentation due Mon, Oct 3.
Fri, Sept 23: Begin reading the forward of "The State Boys Rebellion" by Michael D'Antonio. Discuss Oral Presentations on the "History of Developmental Disabilities in America."
HW: Finish reading the forward of "The State Boys Rebellion" by Michael D'Antonio due Mon, Sept 26.
Thurs, Sept 22: Take Down syndrome quiz.
HW: NO HW!!
Wed, Sept 21: Down syndrome: occurrence / incidence / prevalence.
HW: Down syndrome Review #92-99 due Thurs, Sept 22.
STUDY for QUIZ on Down syndrome on Thurs, Sept 22.
Tues, Sept 20: Down syndrome: associated medical conditions.
HW: Down syndrome Review #66-91 due Wed, Sept 21.
STUDY for QUIZ on Down syndrome on Thurs, Sept 22.
Mon, Sept 19: Down syndrome: intellectual & developmental abilities, associated medical conditions.
HW: Down syndrome Review #51-65; 70-72 due Tues, Sept 20.
STUDY for QUIZ on Down syndrome on Thurs, Sept 22.
Fri, Sept 16: "The Memory Keeper's Daughter"
HW: NO HW!!
Thurs, Sept 15: "The Memory Keeper's Daughter"
HW: NO HW!!
Wed, Sept 14: Peer edit Reflection / Journal Entries. Go over Down Syndrome Review Questions.
HW: Type Abstract due Thurs, Sept 15.
Tues, Sept 13: Write Scientific Abstract for Down syndrome Lab.
HW: Type Abstract due Thurs, Sept 15.
Mon, Sept 12: Complete Lab.
HW: NO HW!!
Fri, Sept 9: What does it feel like to have Down syndrome? Lab.
HW: Write a reflection / journal entry responding to the lab due Mon, Sept 12.
Thurs, Sept 8: Down syndrome - Physical characteristics.
HW: Down syndrome Review #28-50 due Fri, Sept 9.
Wed, Sept 7: Down syndrome - Myths vs. Facts.
HW: Down syndrome Review #16-27 due Thurs, Sept 8.
Tues, Sept 6: Down syndrome - Preferred language.
HW: Down syndrome Review #1-15 due Wed, Sept 7.
Thurs, Sept 1: Share and present individual 4-square asignment. Brainstorm thoughts about Down syndrome. Watch video clips of Down syndrome.
HW: Write a reflection / journal entry responding to "Andrew's Video."
Simply write your thoughts, feelings and/or anything else regarding the video.
Click on the link below to watch "Andrew's Video."
Click on the link below to read about Journal Entries in your syllabus.
Wed, Aug 31: Collect signed forms. Discuss "Ground Rules" for Class Discussions.
HW: Complete "4-Square" assignment due Thurs, Sept 1.
Tues, Aug 30: Pass out and go over Course Expectations/Syllabus, Science Safety Contract and Student Information Sheet.
HW: Fill out and get the following forms SIGNED:
1) Course Expectations Sheet
2) Science Safety Contract
Due Wed, Aug 31.
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