AP Psychology Timeline
Mike McLane
Sterling Heights High School, Sterling Heights MI
AP Block Schedule
David Myers: Psychology 8th edition
One Semester- 20 Weeks/ 55 Minute Class Period

Before Introduction to Domain lecture look over Graphic Organizers:
Day 1: In class: answer questions that follow Domains Lecture

Read through Chapter Preview Objectives (before chapter discussion):
Day 2-3: In class: chapter discussion: take notes in spiral notebook (2-3 days)
During chapter discussion at home: read pages 1-50/ Psychology Textbook
Day 4: In class Review
Day 5: Test over Chapter
After the test read over the key terms and people for the domain
Paper: “Explain how the definition of psychology can be traced back to biology and philosophy.  Indicate how these subjects influenced modern thought concerning nature and nurture.” Also “Explain why ethics are necessary when conducting an experiment.  Why is informed consent vital to participation?  Should human subjects be studied at all?  What is your position on experiments that involve manipulation of human behavior”

Biopsychological Domain (Introduction) (Standard Area II)

Before Introduction to Domain lecture look over Graphic Organizers
Day 6:  In class: answer questions that follow Domain Lecture

Before Introduction to Domain lecture look over Graphic Organizers
Day 7: In class: answer questions that follow Domain Lecture

Before Introduction to Domain lecture look over Graphic Organizers
Day 8: In class: answer questions that follow Domain Lecture

Before Introduction to Domain lecture look over Graphic Organizers:
Day 9: In class: answer questions that follow Domain Lecture on pages

Before Introduction to Domain lecture look over Graphic Organizers
Day 10: In class: answer questions that follow Domain Lecture
Review Domain Material Day 11: Quiz over Introduction to Biopsychological Domain

Read through Chapter Preview Objectives (before chapter discussion)
Day 12-13:  In class: chapter discussion: take notes in spiral notebook (2-3 days)
During chapter discussion at home: read pages 53-87 Psychology Textbook

Read through Chapter Preview Objectives (before chapter discussion): pages 113-120
During chapter discussion at home: read pages 95-134/ Psychology Textbook
Day 14: In class: chapter discussion: take notes in spiral notebook (1 day)
Day 15: In class Review Activity
Answer Essay Questions
Review all chapter material and Nature/ Nurture material/
Day 16: Test over chapter/ and Nature/ Nurture material
Paper:  “Discuss overall how neural communication occurs in the body- include the roles of the nervous and endocrine systems and the process of synaptic transmission.  Show how family history plays a role in alcohol and drug addiction.  How does alcohol affect neural communication.  Using this information explain why drunk driving accidents occur.”

Read through Chapter Preview Objectives (before chapter discussion):
Day 17-18: In class: chapter discussion: take notes in spiral notebook (2-3 days)
During chapter discussion at home: read pages 197-266/ Psychology Textbook
Day 19: In class Review Activity
Answer Essay Questions
Review all chapter material
Day 20: Test over Chapter
Paper:  “How is tranduction similar to binary code that computers use?”  Discuss how you could possibly improve the process of human transduction.  Include the principles of perception, sensory adaptation and selective attention.”

Read through Chapter Preview Objectives (before chapter discussion
Day 21-22: In class: chapter discussion: take notes in spiral notebook (2-3 days)
During chapter discussion at home: read pages 469-506 Psychology Textbook
Review all chapter material
Paper:  “How could you improve the “atmosphere” in high school in terms of treating others regarding physical appearance?  Explain how negative gestures and behaviors leads to lower self-esteem, lower school performance and possibly eating disorders.  Imagine how our school could be if no one made fun of each other.”

Read through Chapter Preview Objectives (before chapter discussion
Day 23-24: In class: chapter discussion: take notes in spiral notebook (2-3 days)
During chapter discussion at home: read pages 513-545/ Psychology Textbook
Answer Essay Questions:
Review all chapter material
Paper:  “If you had to start a lecture series on the “Benefits of Positive Emotions and its affects on Behavior” how and why would you teach these principles to freshmen in high school?  Discuss how you  could “control” your emotions based on the biopsychosocial approach.”

Read through Chapter Preview Objectives (before chapter discussion
Day 25:  In class: chapter discussion: take notes in spiral notebook (2-3 days)
During chapter discussion at home: read pages 549-589/ Psychology Textbook
Review all chapter material
Day 26:  In class Review Activity
Review all chapter material
Day 27: Test over Chapter(S): Motivation and Work, Emotions, Stress and Health
Paper:  “If you started an ad campaign for preventing heart disease what steps would you take to lower this disease?  Discuss coping strategies, health wellness, and stress reduction techniques. How would you get your message across?”

Review all Domain(S) material/ Analogies of Psychology Book 1 & Psychology Textbook
Look over Key terms and People pages 189-226
Day 28: Midterm over Methods and Biopsychological Domains

Before Introduction to Domain lecture look over Graphic Organizers
Day 29:  In class: answer questions that follow Domain Lecture

Before Introduction to Domain lecture look over Graphic Organizers
Day 30: In class: answer questions that follow Domain Lecture
Review Domain material
Day 31: Quiz over Developmental Domain

Read through Chapter Preview Objectives
Day 32-33: In class: chapter discussion: take notes in spiral notebook (2-3 days)
During chapter discussion at home: read pages 139-193/ Psychology Textbook
Day 34:  In class Review Activity
Answer Essay Questions
Review all chapter material
Day 35: Test over Chapter
Paper:  “Explain how events from childhood affect behavior in adolescence.  Discuss how unresolved issues in childhood lead to greater problems later in life.  Include the theoretical points of Erikson, Piaget and Kohlberg.”

Read through Chapter Preview Objectives
Day 36-37: In class: chapter discussion: take notes in spiral notebook (2-3 days)
During chapter discussion at home: read pages 595-633/ Psychology Textbook
Day 38: In class Review Activity
Answer Essay Questions
Review all chapter material
Day 39: Test over Chapter
Paper:  “Analyze and critique the major theories of personality.  Identify the strengths of weaknesses of each theory and identify the theory you agree with that explains your personality.”

Review all Domain material/ Analogies of Psychology Book 2 & Psychology Textbook
Look over Key terms and People pages 75-87Analogies of Psychology Book 2
Day 40: Midterm over Developmental Domain

Before Introduction to Domain lecture look over Graphic Organizers
Day 41: In class: answer questions that follow Domain Lecture

Before Introduction to Domain lecture look over Graphic Organizers
Day 42: In class: answer questions that follow Domain Lecture

Before Introduction to Domain lecture look over Graphic Organizers
Day 43: In class: answer questions that follow Domain Lecture

Before Introduction to Domain lecture look over Graphic Organizers
Day 44: In class: answer questions that follow Domain Lecture
Review Domain material
Day 45: Quiz over Cognitive Domain

Read through Chapter Preview Objectives
Day 46: In class: chapter discussion: take notes in spiral notebook (2-3 days)
During chapter discussion at home: read pages 271-309/ Psychology Textbook
Answer Essay Questions
Review all chapter material
Paper:  “Discuss how stimulants, depressants, and hallucinogens affect transmission of neurotransmitters.  How does this information influence your decision not to use certain drugs.  Discuss why addiction and withdrawal symptoms involve over and under production of neurotransmitters.  Put together a brief statement that could be passed out to freshman that discuss these findings and the dangers associated with certain drugs.”

Read through Chapter Preview Objectives
Day 47-48: In class: chapter discussion: take notes in spiral notebook (2-3 days)
During chapter discussion at home: read pages 313-343/ Psychology Textbook
Answer Essay Questions
Day 49: In class Review Activity
Review all chapter material
Day 50: Test over Chapter(S): States of Consciousness and Learning
Paper:  “Explain how too much extra credit could hinder intrinsic motivation to learn material.  Use the principles of Operant conditioning to support your answer.  Also discuss how electrical fences for dogs utilize the principles of classical conditioning.  Are these fences ethically correct?”

Read through Chapter Preview Objectives
Day 51-52: In class: chapter discussion: take notes in spiral notebook (2-3 days)
During chapter discussion at home: read pages 349-391/ Psychology Textbook
Answer Essay Questions
Review all chapter material
Paper:  “Explain why “cramming” is not a good idea for preparing for the AP National exam.  Why in this course do we study the material in different approaches and different times?  How is this similar to the suggestion made in this chapter?”

Read through Chapter Preview Objectives
Day 53-54: In class: chapter discussion: take notes in spiral notebook (2-3 days)
During chapter discussion at home: read pages 395-464/ Psychology Textbook
Answer Essay Questions
Day 55: In class Review Activity
Review all chapter material
Day 56: Test over Chapter(S): Memory and Thinking, Language, and Intelligence
Paper:  “Are standardized test for high school students biased?  How would you correct these biases?  How could you construct a test that includes the ideologies of everybody represented?”

Review all Domain material/ Analogies of Psychology Book 2 & Psychology Textbook
Look over Key terms and People: pages 217-238
Day 57: Midterm over Cognitive Domain

Before Introduction to Domain lecture look over Graphic Organizers
Day 58: In class: answer questions that follow Domain Lecture

Before Introduction to Domain lecture look over Graphic Organizers
Day 59: In class: answer questions that follow Domain Lecture

Before Introduction to Domain lecture look over Graphic Organizers
Day 60: In class: answer questions that follow Domain Lecture
Review Domain material
Day 61: Quiz over Variations in Individual and Group Behavior Domain

Read through Chapter Preview Objectives
Day 62-63: In class: chapter discussion: take notes in spiral notebook (2-3 days)
During chapter discussion at home: read pages 639-680/ Psychology Textbook
Answer Essay Questions
Review all chapter material
Paper:  “Do labels applied to people with symptoms of psychological disorders become beneficial or harmful.  Does labeling lead to expected behavior and acted- out symptoms?  Does it affect the outcomes of therapy?”

Read through Chapter Preview Objectives Day 64-65:  In class: chapter discussion: take notes in spiral notebook (2-3 days)
During chapter discussion at home: read pages 685-719/ Psychology Textbook
Answer Essay Questions
Day 66: In class Review Activity
Review all chapter material
Day 67: Test over Chapter(S): Psychological Disorders and Therapy
Paper:  “Discuss if the use of drug therapy is being over used.  Explain the benefits and disadvantages of drug therapy.  Include people of genetic predispositions vs. environmental factors in terms of developing psychological disorders.  Explain how the combination of behavior and drug therapy could be beneficial.”

Read through Chapter Preview Objectives
Day 68-69: In class: chapter discussion: take notes in spiral notebook (2-3 days)
During chapter discussion at home: read pages 723-767/ Psychology Textbook
Answer Essay Questions
Day 70: In class Review Activity
Review all chapter material
Day 71: Test over Chapter
Paper:  Discuss how you could make our school a “friendlier” environment.  Use the content of this chapter to set-up a list of “underlying assumptions” that students need to understand before stepping foot in “our” school.  Also discuss how an insecure identity factors into prejudice behavior.  Relate this to high school students.”

Review all Domain material/ Analogies of Psychology Book 3 & Psychology Textbook
Look over Key terms and People pages 101-114
Day 72: Midterm over Variations in Individual and Group Behavior Domain

Read “Top 10 Lists” pages: 117-131
Read “Ultimate Review” pages: 133-140
Look through the materials- especially the chapters that you found difficult

Day 73: Final Exam

AP National Exam