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NEW GCSE AQA PSYCHOLOGY (9-1) Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development (Accommodation/Assimilation)
Introducing Piaget’s theory of cognitive development. Focussing on the ideas of assimilation, accommodation and schemas.
For the new specification of AQA GCSE Psychology (first exams from Summer 2019)
This includes a full lesson powerpoint with a worksheet
Piaget's 4 Stage Theory of Cognitive Development - AQA GCSE PSYCHOLOGY (9-1)
Complete lesson powerpoint and storyboard worksheet with additional role-play project. Can do this lesson across 2 lessons.
Covers all 4 stages of Piaget’s theory and allows student to carry out a role-play project to help remember these stages. There are links to youtube videos throughout this powerpoint.
Does require usage of the AQA GCSE Psychology textbook to complete the storyboard worksheet.
For the new AQA specification for GCSE Psychology (first exams from summer 2019).
Educational Application of Piaget's Stage Theory - GCSE AQA PSYCHOLOGY (9-1)
Complete lesson powerpoint, covering the educational application of Piaget’s stage theory (readiness and learning by discovery). Includes a printable table within slide-show. There are links to youtube videos throughout this powerpoint.
May require usage of the AQA GCSE Psychology textbook to complete activities.
For the new AQA specification for GCSE Psychology (first exams from summer 2019).
Development of Conservation - McGarrigle and Donaldson's Naughty Teddy Study - AQA GCSE PSYCHOLOGY
Complete whole lesson powerpoint. Includes exam question and mark schemes/ model answers throughout. Also includes a foldable worksheet to help learn the key study.
There are links to youtube videos throughout this powerpoint.
For the new AQA specification for GCSE Psychology (first exams from summer 2019).
Structure and Function of Nervous System, ANS and James-Lange Theory AQA GCSE PSYCHOLOGY (9-1)
Complete lesson powerpoint and worksheets. Also includes a foldable activity and exam questions and mark schemes.
Covers the spec point on the structure and function of the nervous system. Includes the divisions of the human nervous system, central, peripheral (somatic and autonomic) and the basic functions of these divisions.
Also covers the autonomic nervous system, fight or flight response and the James-Lange theory of emotion.
Does require usage from the AQA GCSE Psychology textbook for one of the activities.
This can cover around 2-3 hours of lesson time.
Structure and Function of Neurons and Hebb's Theory (2 part lesson) AQA GCSE PSYCHOLOGY (9-1)
Complete lesson powerpoint and worksheets.
From the Brain and Neuropsychology topic of the AQA GCSE Psychology (9-1) specification. First exams from summer 2019).
Covers the spec point on the structure and function of neurons, sensory, relay, motor, synaptic transmission, release and reuptake of neurotransmitters. Excitation and Inhibition and an understanding of how these processes all interact.
Also includes a lesson on Hebb’s theory of neuronal growth.
This can cover around 2-3 hours of lesson time.
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DEVELOPMENT TOPIC - NEW AQA GCSE PSYCHOLOGY (9-1)
Complete lesson powerpoints and resources for the following spec points:
**Early brain development **
A basic knowledge of brain development, from simple neural structures in the womb, of brain stem, thalamus, cerebellum and cortex, reflecting the development of autonomic functions, sensory processing, movement
and cognition.
The roles of nature and nurture.
Piaget’s stage theory and the development of intelligence/ The role of Piaget’s theory in education
Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive Development including concepts of assimilation and accommodation.
The four stages of development: sensorimotor, pre-operational, concrete operational and formal operational. Application of these stages in education.
Reduction of egocentricity, development of
conservation. McGarrigle and Donaldson’s ‘naughty teddy study’; Hughes’ ‘policeman doll study’.
Structure and Function of the Brain - Localisation of Brain Functions AQA GCSE PSYCHOLOGY (9-1)
Complete lesson powerpoint and worksheets. Includes exam questions, mark schemes and success criteras.
From the Brain and Neuropsychology topic of the AQA GCSE Psychology (9-1) specification. First exams from summer 2019).
Covers the spec point on the structure and function of the brain: frontal lobe, temporal lobe, parietal lobe, occipital lobe and cerebellum.
Also includes the functions of these lobes and the localisation of function in the brain (motor, somatosensory, visual, auditory and language areas).
This can cover around 2 hours of lesson time.
Reduction of Egocentrism in Piaget's Theory - Hughes' Policeman Doll Study - AQA GCSE PSYCHOLOGY
Complete whole lesson powerpoint. Includes exam question and mark schemes/ model answers throughout. Also includes a foldable worksheet to help learn the key study.
There are links to youtube videos throughout this powerpoint.
For the new AQA specification for GCSE Psychology (first exams from summer 2019).
AQA GCSE PSYCHOLOGY (9-1) Research Methods - Correlation Studies
Whole lesson on correlation studies - suitable for AQA GCSE Psychology new specification (9-1).
Includes two worksheets also.
Neuropsychology and Brain Scan Techniques - AQA GCSE Psychology (9-1)
Whole lesson on neuropsychology and brain scan techniques for the new spec of AQA GCSE Psychology. Includes worksheets and exam questions.
Penfield's Study of the Interpretive Cortex (KEY STUDY)- AQA GCSE Psychology (9-1)
Whole lesson on Penfield’s study of the interpretive cortex. From the AQA GCSE Psychology new spec (9-1).
Does involve use of the AQA Psychology textbook from p158-159, as I intended for the whole class to read this together (a sentence each). Also includes a comic strip to display the study too.
Also includes exam questions on localisation of brain function with answers.
Differences in Human and Animal Communication - Language, Thought & Com. AQA GCSE PSYCHOLOGY (9-1)
Whole lesson (can fill 2 hours of lesson time) covering the specification point of “Differences between human and animal communication” for the Language, Thought and Communication topic.
Covers the limited functions of animal communication (survival, reproduction, territory and food) and the properties of human communication that are not present in animal communication e.g. plan ahead and discuss future events.
Includes 2 worksheets, videos, discussion tasks, circus activity, a 9 mark exam question plan and mark scheme.
Von Frisch Bee Study - Language, Thought & Communication - AQA GCSE PSYCHOLOGY (9-1)
Full lesson for Von Frisch’s bee study (key research) for the language, thought and communication topic from AQA GCSE Psychology new spec (9-1).
Can be used alongside the OUP textbook. Includes a worksheet to summarize the key study.
Non-verbal Communication; Language, Thought and Communication AQA GCSE PSYCHOLOGY (9-1)
Whole lesson, videos and worksheets, including exam style questions and mark schemes covering the following spec points of the Language, Thought and Communication topic from AQA GCSE Psychology (new 9-1 spec):
Definitions of non-verbal communication and verbal communication.
Functions of eye contact including regulating flow of conversation, signaling attraction and expressing emotion.
Body language including open and closed posture, postural echo and touch.
Personal space including cultural, status and gender differences.
Resource content can cover 2 hours of lessons. Can be used with the AQA GCSE Psychology OUP textbook.
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Language, Thought and Communication topic - AQA GCSE Psychology (9-1)
Whole lessons for the Language, Thought and Communication topic. Includes powerpoints, videos, worksheets, exam questions and mark schemes.
Covers all spec points!
Can be used alongside my free resource of the Language, Thought and Communication topic RAG sheet which I often use as a starter/plenary.
Language, Thought and Communication RAG sheet
Can be used for your schemes of work/ revision checklist.
Explanations of Non-Verbal Communication & Yuki's Emoticon Study AQA GCSE PSYCHOLOGY (9-1)
Full lesson for the explanations for non-verbal behaviour from the AQA GCSE Psychology new spec (9-1). Covers:
Darwin’s evolutionary theory that NVC as evolved and adaptive.
Evidence that non-verbal behaviour is innate e.g. in neonates and sensory deprived.
Evidence that non-verbal behaviour is learned.
Yuki’s key study of emoticons
Also includes some exam style questions with answers too.
To be used alongside OUP GCSE Psychology Textbook.
AQA GCSE Psychology (9-1)- Revision Checklist for Paper 1 and 2
Revision checklist for the new AQA GCSE Psychology (9-1) spec. Separated onto paper 1 and paper 2 content.
Heart & Cardiac Cycle Revision/Information Mind Map - OCR A Level - Transport in Animals
**Mindmap to cover the heart and cardiac cycle for the OCR A Level Biology specification. Covering spec points 3.1.2 e-h.
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(e) the external and internal structure of the mammalian heart.
(f) the cardiac cycle. To include the role of the valves and the pressure changes occurring in the heart and associated vessels.
(g) how heart action is initiated and coordinated. To include the roles of the sino-atrial node (SAN), atrio-ventricular node (AVN), purkyne tissue and the myogenic nature of cardiac muscle (no detail of hormonal and nervous control is required at AS level).
(h) the use and interpretation of electrocardiogram (ECG) traces. Including a normal heart only.