GCSE psychology- development, lesson 1- early brain development.

This is lesson one of a series of lessons within the development topic. This is an introductory lesson and focuses on early brain development. This lesson goes alongside the workbook which is available on my shop. The power point consists of a total of 16 slides. The lesson is designed to last 90 minutes.

It includes:

• a starter activity based on the psychological problems unit- this acts as a retrieval practice task.
• a short video clip outlining the different areas of the brain, whilst students watch this clip they should make note of key definitions (instructions on the pp slide).
• explanations of the different areas of the brain and their functions- diagrams included.
• student task- ‘label the brain’ students should be able to do this using the information which has just been explained to them. Answers also included.
• explanation of neural connections and the reptilian brain.
• application task for students- scenario and question included on the powerpoint.
• plenary- progress pyramid, this requires students to reflect on what they have learnt from the lesson and to ask any questions they may have.