Scientific AmericanArticles

• Our perception of our world is not solely based on the physical information we receive via our senses but how we process that information cognitively.• A huge part of how that information is processed has to do with the

socio-cultural experiences we bring to any given situation. This combo in each of us creates our own unique perspective • Yet, how much of our behavior is hardwired and how much is

learned/acquired

Human behavior and Gender differences

• Based on the number you were assigned, you are to read as specific article from Scientific American. • It is each persons responsibility to read the article and summarize the

information. • Leading questions• What is the premise of articles? What aspects of human behavior does the

article explain?• What is the scientific data that explains the differences between males and

females?• What previously held assumptions of male and female development did the

article dispel? Both biological and psychological

Articles to Read 1. The Truth about Boys and Girls

2. Different Shades of Blue

3. Family Guy “Not the Show”

4. He Said, She Said

Instructions for Seminar

• Follow the instructions on page 4.• You need to create 6 open-ended questions from the article you

choose to read.• During the Socratic seminar you will be required to ask 3 of your

questions and actively participate in the seminar • Review the Socratic seminar rubric on our class web-site