Introduction to Memory - GCSE AQA

AQA - GCSE Psychology

2 powerpoints

1 lesson is 1.5 hours, so 3 hours content

3 worksheets (mix/match/research task/fill in the gaps)

Lesson 1 objectives:
Explain the difference between short-term and long-term memory
Identify and give examples of different types of long-term memory

**Content: **
Short term and long term memory
7+/-2 example activity

Types of long term memory - mix/match activity - cut outs available

Lesson 2 objectives:

Explain how memories are coded and stored
Explain and give examples of how memories are retrieved
Explain what is meant by active processing in the context of memory

Content:
Key processes involved in memory
Mini-experiment - links in with Murdock, recency and primacy effect
Multi-store model explanation
Fill in gaps worksheet activity
Introduction to variables and hypothesis
Exam style questions

Additional resources (including above)
Mix/match activity - Cut outs
Fill in gaps worksheet explanation
2 additional worksheets - The first is a homework sheet designed to introduce them to variables, correlations, random sampling. Will require them to research this themselves. The second worksheet is based on Murdock which follows on from the 2nd lesson (flipped learning).

Important note: The first lesson usually includes clips from Pixar to represent memory, which aids discussion. I have left notes on particular slides which include what would have been present on the slide. This media has been removed due to copyright, although you can add the images I mention and suggested videos for class discussion.

Resources created 20th of September 2022