IB - Biological Approach Lesson Material Bundle

This pack sets you up well for teaching the Biological Approach.
Materials are available for each required subject heading and material has been amalgamated from a large range of sources, selecting the ‘best’ options for explanation and application.

All materials are adaptable (word or PPT format)

25% cheaper than buying individually!

Contains:

Genetics:

1. Interactive PPT - genotype, phenotype, types of research testing for genetic influence, epigenetics

Evolution:

1. Worksheet - sexual selection theory, research and evaluation

Neurotransmission:

1. Worksheet - Structure and function of a neuron, synaptic transmission, synaptic re-uptake, excitatory and inhibitory neurotransmitters

2. Worksheet - agonist and antagonists - explanation, research (SSRIs), evaluation

3. Study sheet (excitatory, inhibitory neurotransmitters, gonist and antagonist drugs)

Hormones + Pheromones

1. PPT - Hormones - explanation of endocrine system, research (oxytocin), application of findings

2. Pheromones information sheet - what they are, the problems with pheromone based explanations, research + creative task instructions

Plasticity

1. Interactive PPT - types of neuroplasticty, key terms, research detail and application, evaluation. Videos embedded.

**Higher Level Extenstion: Use of Animals **

1. Animal Models worksheeet - explanation of the concept of animal models in research. Details of studies covering the required topic headings of Genetics, neurotransmission, hormones & pheromones, neurortransmission, plasticity

2. PPT - the ethics of using animals in research

Sample Essays - Teacher written

1. To what extent do genes influence behaviour
2. Discuss Neuroplasticity
3. Discuss ethical considerations of biological research into the relationship between the brain and behaviour

Research Methods and Ethics

1. Planning document for students to map their content knowledge from an RM and Ethics perspective- partially completed for scaffolded thinking.
   Helps prepare for RM or Ethics SAQ / ERQ