A-Level psychology [edexcel]- Sherif Robbers Cave experiment

This is an A-Level psychology lesson which focuses on the social psychology unit. The lesson is based around explanations of prejudice- with a specific focus on Sherif et al, Robbers Cave experiment. The lesson is designed to last 90 minutes and there are a total of 14 slides on the power point.

Included:

• Starter, unscramble the key words, answers provided on the pp slide.
• Title page- encouraging students to think about what they already know about the study and realistic conflict theory.
• Recapping realistic conflict theory- questions and answers provided.
• Worksheet outlining experiments 1 (1954) and 2 (1958).
• Outline of the third experiment- 1961. Aims, procedures, results and conclusions. Challenge questions on the pp slides throughout. The procedure is broken down into stage 1, stage 2 and stage 3.
• Results for each stage and conclusions- fill in the blanks task. Student worksheet and answers provided.
• Reading task- students will need access to the A-level textbook 1. I have not attached a copy of this, however if it is needed please drop me an email to amyfo7@live.co.uk
• Final task- transformation task. Students to create a storyboard based on the robbers cave experiment. Brief template provided on the pp slide.