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Unit 1 Pacing Guide

Suggested Days
Module Learning Targets Recommended
Standard Block
1.1 Introduce the Module 1 0.5
M1.1: Fact or
Falsehood?
1.1-1 Describe evolutionary psychologists’ use of
natural selection to explain behavior tendencies.
1.1-2 Describe how behavior geneticists explain our
individual differences.
1.1-3 Explain how twin and adoption studies help us M1.1: Striking
understand the effects and interactions of nature and Similarities
nurture. Worth Publishers.
1.1-4 Explain how heredity and environment work & Worth Publishers. Not for redistribution.
together.
1.2 Introduce the Module Falsehood? 1 0.5
M1.2: Fact or

1.2-1 Explain the different functions of the nervous
system’s main divisions, and describe the three main
types of neurons. Bedford, Freeman &
1.3a Introduce the Module Falsehood? 2 1
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M1.3a: Fact or
1.3-1 Describe neurons, and explain how they M1.3a: Neural
transmit information. Copyright © Transmission with
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1.3-2 Explain how nerve cells communicate with
other nerve cells.
1.3-3 Explain how neurotransmitters influence
behavior, and explain how drugs and other chemicals
affect neurotransmission.
1.3-4 Explain how the endocrine system transmits
information and interacts with the nervous system.
1.3b Introduce the Module 1 0.5
M1.3b: Fact or
Falsehood?

1.3-5 Explain substance use disorders.
M1.3b: Eyescube
Drug Addiction Simulation
1.3-6 Describe the depressants, and explain their
effects.

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