Includes PowerPoint on the importance of antenatal and parenting classes. PowerPoint includes a hierarchy of importance activity, information on importance and test it questions based on learning. Homework included. Progress grid included. Follows Cambridge National level 1/2 R018. Learning outcome 2.2 Understand antenatal care & preparation for birth: The importance of antenatal and parenting classes.

Includes PowerPoint on the choices available for delivery. PowerPoint includes information on each chouce; hospital birth, home birth, domino scheme and private hospital and research activities. Students will need access to internet to complete research activities or paper based information on the choices for delivery. There is a compare and contrast activity based on home and hospital births, questions to test students knowledge based on learning and homework. Progress for learning grid included. Information sheet on hospital and home births included. Also included a 50 minute video based on options available for delivery. Follows Cambridge National level 1/2 R018. Learning outcome 2.5 Understand antenatal care & preparation for birth: The choices available for delivery.

Includes PowerPoint on the stages of labour & the methods of delivery, including pain relief. PowerPoint includes information on each stage; First, second and third. Link to a reccomended video also on the pp for the third stage of labour, Students are then given task to complete: Design a leaflet explaining labour to an expecting parent.  It should explain what to expect during labour.   Include the key terms: birth canal, contractions, crowning, dilate, and transition stage.  Include ways that a birthing partner could help the women during labour. Information provided on the methods of delivery for forceps and venthouse and there is a compare and contrast activity based on these methods. Information then provided on c sections. PP then focuses on the type of pain relief. Information provided on each one and a test your knowledge 10 minutes worth of exam questions to check progress. Another leaflet activity based on pain relief is then given to students: Design a leaflet explaining the different types of pain relief available.  It should explain what to expect from each type of pain relief.   Include the key terms: Entonox, pethidine, epidural anaesthetic, TENS, waterbirth.  Include an advantage for each and a disadvantage for each.  Suggest who each one would be suitable for Progress for learning grid included. Follows Cambridge National level 1/2 R018. Learning outcome 2.6 Understand antenatal care & preparation for birth: The stages of labour and the methods of delivery, including pain relief.

Includes PowerPoint on the roles of the different health professionals supporting the pregnant mother. PowerPoint includes a match up activity of key terms, information on each health professional and test it questions based on learning. Homework included. Progress grids included. Follows Cambridge National level 1/2 R018. Learning outcome 2.1 Understand antenatal care & preparation for birth: The roles of the different health professionals supporting the pregnant mother.

Includes PowerPoint on specialised diagnostic tests. PowerPoint includes information on each specialised diagnostic tests, video clip and research activities. Students will need access to internet to complete research activities or paper based information on the test and possible conditions that the tests may identify. There is a compare and contrast activity based on CVS and Amniocentesis, questions to test students knowledge based on learning and homework. Progress for learning grid included. Follows Cambridge National level 1/2 R018. Learning outcome 2.4 Understand antenatal care & preparation for birth: Specialised diagnostic tests.

Mind maps for the research methods topic for GCSE psychology. This resource is accessible for students as they are simple mind maps but they cover everything on the AQA specification for the research methods topic. Experimental method Sampling methods Non-experimentall methods Case studies Observation studies Correlation Ethics Data Handling I use the maps at the end of the topic and get students to expand and elaborate adding their own information. They are also useful to introduce a topic, but also to help the students organise their notes and revision. This is useful to all students but particularly those who struggle with organising their notes and information. Suggestion: print on A3 paper to allow students enough room to elaborate.

Lesson PowerPoint which covers 2.2 from the AQA specification 8182 how we perceive. Introduction video, learning objectives shared through progress grid, key terms included, explanation of depth cues through slide and mini video. Information on monocular depth cues and examples shown. Activity to then design their own monocular depth cue for each, height in plane, relative size, occlusion and linear perspective through diagrams. Information on binocular depth cues through video and slide and activity for students to demonstrate this through looking at pencil/finger both individually and in pairs. Ten minutes worth of exam style questions and worksheet to test learning included. Can also be used as homework if required. Progress grid includes the following learning outcomes: Identify describe and explain how we perceive with reference to visual cues and constancies, monocular depth cues and convergence, Apply knowledge to answer exam questions accurately​. Follows AQA GCSE psychology 8182 LO: 2.2 How do we perceive. Paper one: Cognition and behaviour

Lesson Point which covers the latter part of 2.5 from the AQA specification 8182 what is constructive perception? Recap activity on description/explanantion of Gregory’s Direct theory of perception and paired activity for students to demonstrate negative after affect. Students a timer (60 seconds timing), a sheet of A4 plain paper and a green piece of paper cut into a circle . (other bright coloured paper will work equally as well). After paired activity the link to Gregory’s theory and visual illusions is explained. Explanation for culture and perception as a strength of Gregory’s constructive theory of perception. Then explanations of limitations. First, visual illusions not a usual example on everyday life, explanantion on Muller-Lyer illusion questioned and Gregory’s theory not explaining how perception started. PowerPoint then focuses on the exam question Describe and evaluate Gregory’s constructive theory of perception (9 marks). The slide shows annotation of the exam question breaking the marks down to A01 and A03 and descriptions for each of the two LO are included. Mark scheme for A01 and A03 features are included. Top tips shared with students on how to achieve higher marks. Example answers are included. I print one copy out for students to annotate and discuss with an agreed mark in pairs using the mark scheme provided, then I provide an the annotated version and discuss the answers with them suggesting areas for improvement. Students are to plan what content they will put in the 9 mark answer and separate it into the A01/A03 features. Students then have 9 minutes in assessment conditions to answer the question using the plan they made previously. I then get students to peer assess each others work using the mark scheme provided. Compare and contrast activity of Gibson’s direct theory and Gregory’s constructive theory activity at the end of powerpoint is useful for students to understand the differences between them. Homework activity included: Explain what a top-down and bottom up theory is. Link these to Gibson’s direct theory of perception and Gregory’s constructive theory of perception. Progress grid includes the following learning outcomes: Evaluate and Apply knowledge to answer exam questions accurately. Follows AQA GCSE psychology 8182 LO: 2.5 What is constructive perception? Paper one: Cognition and behaviour

Lesson PowerPoint on factors that affect memory. Includes interference, context and false memories. included exam questions from textbook. Video clips, activities, homework and planning for progress grids included. Follows AQA GCSE psychology 8182, Cognition & behaviour.

Lesson PowerPoint which introduces the topic of behaviour and covers 2.1 from the AQA specification 8182 Sensation & Perception. A few visual illusion slides to introduce topic. learning objectives shared through progress grid, brainstorming activity of what is sensation. Key terms included, explanation of sensation, perception and the distinction between the two. Link to a video clip which explains the content and a compare the differences question.. Homework is to research visual illusions for the following lesson. Homework and progress grid included. Duck/rabbit illusion shared, apply it exam questions (5 marks) to answer and a quick true false quiz Progress grid includes the following learning outcomes: Identify, describe and explain sensation and perception​, Explain the distinction between the sensation and perception​. Follows AQA GCSE psychology 8182 LO: 2.1 What are sensation and perception Paper one: Cognition and behaviour.

Lesson PowerPoint which covers 2.3 from the AQA specification 8182 Direct perception. Introduction video, learning objectives shared through progress grid, key terms included, explanation of Gibson's direct theory of perception Recap of information on monocular depth cues and motion parallax introduced through information and video. Information on combining cues and a 3 mark exam question based on the information. Information on the importance of nature. I then ask students to describe/explain Gibson's direct theory and provide with key terminology to include in their explanation. Ten minutes worth of exam style questions and worksheet based on Gibson and Walk's cliff research with young children. Can also be used as homework if required. Progress grid includes the following learning outcomes: Identify describe and explain Gibson's theory of perception with reference to motion parallax and nature​ Apply knowledge to answer exam questions accurately. Follows AQA GCSE psychology 8182 LO: 2.3 Direct perception. I cover affordances and evaluation of Gibson in a separate PowerPoint as altogether it takes more than one lesson. Paper one: Cognition and behaviour

Lesson PowerPoint which covers the latter part of 2.3 from the AQA specification 8182 Direct perception. Recap of motion parallax and combining cues and a 5 minute activity for students to recap information on monocular depth cues. Scenic drive video shown to students for a set time and students are to identify types of cues that they can see during the video being played. I recommend Teacher then can question students on examples and get them to explain why it shows particular depth cues. Information on affordances and examples provided to students. Students then to create their own example of an object and its possible affordances. Information provided for a strength of Gibson’s direct theory of perception being that it was based on pilots and has ecological validity. Another strength visited being Gibson and Walks supporting research and the role of nature. PowerPoint then focuses on the exam question Describe and evaluate Gibson’s direct theory of perception (9 marks). The slide shows annotation of the exam question breaking the marks down to A01 and A03 and descriptions for each of the two LO are included. Mark scheme for A01 and A03 features are included. Top tips shared with students on how to achieve higher marks. Example answers are included. I print one copy out for students to annotate and discuss with an agreed mark in pairs using the mark scheme provided, then I provide an the annotated version and discuss the answers with them suggesting areas for improvement. Students are to plan what content they will put in the 9 mark answer and separate it into the A01/A03 features. Students then have 9 minutes in assessment conditions to answer the question using the plan they made previously. Progress grid includes the following learning outcomes: Evaluate Gibson’s theory of perception using key terminology, clear points, explanations and paragraphs.​ Apply knowledge to answer exam questions accurately. Follows AQA GCSE psychology 8182 LO: 2.3 Direct perception. I cover the basics of Gibson’s direct theory of perception in a separate PowerPoint as altogether it takes more than one lesson. Depending on how much time you spend covering the exam technique will depend on how long the content will cover. Paper one: Cognition and behaviour

What are sensation and perception (2.1) Lesson presentation on what is sensation and perception. Brainstorm sensation, key terms, information on what sensation and perception is and the difference between them. Explain the difference between sensation and perception question. Crash course video on what sensation and perception is included (10 minutes) Duck-rabbit illusion question and an apply it question. Lesson concludes with 5 true/false questions. Planning for progress grid included and homework which asks to research and take key notes of key visual illusions. Follows AQA GCSE specification psychology: 8182; Cognition & Behaviour from teaching 2017.

Eye catching PowerPoint which engages students with the subject. Includes activities which can be used in future lessons and help sheets for evaluating key studies and theories. Specific psychology lead learner badges engages peer support and differentiation.

Includes PowerPoint on the various factors that affect the decision to have children. PowerPoint includes key terms and a brainstorm your ideas activity, Information on each factor which affects the decision to have children is provided. Students have to then sort the advantages and disadvantages of both being a younger parent and being an older parent from the examples shown on the powerpoint. Powerpoint then provides information on the remaining factors to affect the decision to have children. Student then are presented with a question which they should answer using the style of a peel structure: point, evidence, explanation and link to question: Explain and Evaluate a wide range of factors that affect the decision to have children, include reference to ‘relationship between partners’, ‘finance’, parental age and ‘peer pressure/social expectations’ and ‘genetic counselling for hereditary diseases’. Five questions based on learning then provided to students and they are to answer on whiteboards/scrap paper. Homework included. Progress grids included. Follows Cambridge National level 1/2 R018. Learning outcome 1.1 Understand reproduction and the roles and responsibilities of parenthood: The wide range of factors that affect the decision to have children.

Lesson power points and resources for lessons on key equipment to be considered for babies from birth to 12 months for feeding and sleeping equipment. Feeding equipment:Steriliser and sterilising: Bottles and Breast pump. Sleeping equipment: Moses basket and cot, Mattresses Includes all resources required and homework. Progress for learning grid provided. Follows Cambridge National level 1/2 Child Development. Unit R019: LO1.1

Lesson on the roles and responsibilities of parenthood for learning outcome one (1.3) Powerpoint includes key terms that students need to be familiar with and then an idea brainstorm and discussion activity. Information on primary needs are provided and students are to discuss any additional needs that they think there may be. Students are then shown images that may be either primary or addditional needs. Students write on whiteboards/scrap paper which they think the answer is. (my students draw a red or green brain to indicate either one) Students then shown table on the powerpoint with an example completed for the primary need of clothing and how the parental role/rewsponsibility meets this need. Students then need to complete their own table for each primary and then additional need, stating how they are met by the roles and responisibilities of parenthood. Discussion activity on ‘why aren’t all needs primary’ and then a ranking activity for each of the primary needs. Students should justify their choices of ranking comparing and evaluating them. Case study sceanrio provided and students provided the following question to answer: How do you think this information impacts on the role and responsibilities of Sylvester’s parents with regard to providing for her primary care needs? Homework on powerpoint is for students to create their own case study showing primary/additional needs either not being met or being met. Follows Cambride National level 1/2. RO18 LO1 (1.3) Understand reproduction and the roles and responsibilities of parenthood: Roles and responsibilities of parenthood.

Lesson power points and resources for lessons on key equipment to be considered for babies from birth to 12 months for clothing and footwear. Clothing and footwear: Nappies, Day-care, Outerwear and nightwear Includes resources required and homework. Practical activity involves making a nappy with terry towelling nappy. If unavailable this can be done with cut up material into rectangles/squares. Progress for learning grid provided. Follows Cambridge National level 1/2 Child Development. Unit R019: LO1.1

Lesson on Recognising and evaluating methods of contraception, their efficienct and reliabilty from learning outcome one (1.4) Cambridge Nattional level1/2 Powerpoint shows the two types of contraception: barrier and hormonal methods and starter activity is a discussion for student on ‘when should we start thinking about contraception’ with feedback to the teacher. Types of contraception are written in different styles on slide eight and student are given 60 seconds to study them. After the 60 seconds students are given the same amount of time to recall as many as they can that were displayed. More able students should attempt to explain how some of the methods work. Information is then provided, first on barrier methods and then on hormonal methods of contraceptives. Students are then shown a table which lists the methods of contraceptives and students are to complete their own stating the pro’s and con’s for each method. ( I also print out some handouts on each method from the internet- NHS site is quite good for them) More able and less able tables provided. Next activity is to apply their knowledge by creating an informational poster: Instructions: Decide what factors the poster will incorporate Decide what information will be given about each factor Design the poster Use words like – where, when, how, who etc Pleanry is to discuss and show the rest of the table/nearby students one anothers posters. Follows Cambridge Nationals RO18 learning outcome one (1.4) Understand reproduction & the roles & responsibilities of parenthood: To recognise and evaluate methods of contraception, their efficiency and reliability.

Different types of memory lesson presentation on different types of memory. Video clips included and planning for progress grids. Follows AQA GCSE specification psychology: Cognition & Behaviour from teaching 2017.