SS10.P.3

Social Studies (2010) Grade(s): 09-12 - Psychology

SS10.P.3
Explain how processes of the central and peripheral nervous systems underlie behavior and mental processes, including how neurons are the basis for neural communication.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

Students know:

The basic anatomy of the nervous systems.
Basic processes in chemistry, including diffusion and ion exchange.
The basic concepts of genetics, including genes, DNA, and chromosomes.

Skills

Students are able to:

Summarize complex biological processes into simpler but still accurate terms.
Determine the meaning of key terms and concepts from biopsychology.
Synthesize information from a range of sources about biological processes to describe complex behavior and mental processes coherently.

Understanding

Students understand that:

The nervous system has a specific organization and function.
Drugs affect the communication of the nervous systems.
Neurons communicate electrochemically.
The brain is organized by structure and function.
There are many ways in which researchers study the brain and nervous systems.
Hemispheric lateralization works in split and whole brains.
Behavior and mental processes are influenced by genetics and environmental factors.

Vocabulary

Aligned Learning Resources

The Chemical Mind: Crash Course Psychology #3

Meet Your Master - Getting to Know Your Brain: Crash Course Psychology #4

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