AQA GCSE Psychology (9-1) - Neuropsychology - Brain structure and localisation of function

1-2 lessons worth of content covering the knowledge needed to address the brain structure and function sections of the AQA GCSE Neuropsychology specification.

Lesson includes whiteboard recap of Hebb’s theory of learning, engaging starter to hook students into brain structure and function, a series of five varied student led activities including reading and highlighting, emphasising key term definitions, a carousel activities to label and annotate the brain and an AO2 application based question with scaffolded helpsheet for weaker students.

Progress is assessed through key thinking and discussion questions periodically throughout the lesson in addition to whole class whiteboard activities, a return to the starter activity to allow students to apply their new knowledge and, as mentioned previously, application of knowledge to exam style questions.