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Offering excellent tried and tested resources for the AQA Psychology Specification for A level. Including revision activities (summary powerpoints and revision cards) and also full interactive lessons. Any questions message me at psychologywithrebecca@gmail.com

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Offering excellent tried and tested resources for the AQA Psychology Specification for A level. Including revision activities (summary powerpoints and revision cards) and also full interactive lessons. Any questions message me at psychologywithrebecca@gmail.com
Case Studies & Content Analysis Research Methods
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Case Studies & Content Analysis Research Methods

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This is a full lesson resource for case studies and content analysis for AQA Psychology. It covers the description and strengths and weaknesses. It has an activity to carry out a quantitative content analysis on some made up lonely hearts ads. They can do an inter-rater check as well to ensure consistency between two observers. It includes a ppt and a notes sheet with activities throughout to check learning. The students complete the notes sheet as we work through the ppt so they have some bits to fill in and activities to complete.
DEPRESSION CHARACTERISTICS - Full lesson Psychopathology
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DEPRESSION CHARACTERISTICS - Full lesson Psychopathology

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A Full lesson for Depression Characteristics for the AQA Psychology Psychopathology Depression section of the module This includes: Powerpoint and Activities for Characteristics of Depression (1 hour lesson) For Characteristics it includes a powerpoint, case study applied activity, definitions of abnormality recap and a card sort.
Research Methods Revision Booklet - AQA Psychology
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Research Methods Revision Booklet - AQA Psychology

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Designed for AQA but could be used for other boards. This is a booklet of activities the students work through for revision on research methods. I have included answers for the statistics section of the booklet. Includes: Hypotheses Variables Ethics Sampling methods Research methods Validity Reliability Statistics Data Distributions Features of Science I have included a PDF version and a word version. The word version doesn’t always keep all its formatting when it is opened on different laptops so I would stick with the pdf version. This was designed to work with a teacher presentation that can be found here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/revision-for-research-methods-teacher-presentation-aqa-psychology-could-be-used-for-other-boards-11623128
GENDER Revision Powerpoint for AQA Psychology
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GENDER Revision Powerpoint for AQA Psychology

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Designed to recap and revise the whole Gender module for AQA Psychology. It includes Sex, Gender, Androgyny, Explanations of Gender, Culture and Media Influences and Gender Identity Disorder. Most topics are condensed to one manageable slide that can be turned into revision cards. I give the students a copy of the student version (usually 2 slides to page) to complete and annotate while I go through the teacher version as a class. Sometimes asking them to complete it before I go through it. I have included a bonus key terms check. I have uploaded a similar thing for some first year topics and Forensic and Schizophrenia in second year topics.
FORENSIC Revision Powerpoint AQA Psychology
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FORENSIC Revision Powerpoint AQA Psychology

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Designed to recap the whole Forensic module for AQA Psychology. It includes measuring crime, explaining crime, offender profiling and dealing with offending behaviour. Most topics are condensed to one manageable slide that can be turned into revision cards. I give the students a copy of the student version (usually 2 slides to page) to complete and annotate while I go through the teacher version as a class. I have uploaded a series of revision activities for Forensic too. I have also uploaded some revision powerpoints for first year topics too (Psychopathology, memory, attachment)
Humanism Humanistic Approach Full Lesson AQA Psychology
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Humanism Humanistic Approach Full Lesson AQA Psychology

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A full set of resources to teach Humanism for AQA Psychology New Spec. This took me two lessons of 90 mins each to complete this Approaches topic. I usually get the students to fill out the notes sheet as I go through the ppt - saves taking so many notes and includes activities in it. The activities are linked in throughout, so hopefully the powerpoint acts like a lesson plan. Activities include: Evaluation Sheet Exam Questions Card Sort/or can be done with plastic cups Q sort measure of congruence
OBSERVATIONS Lesson Research methods
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OBSERVATIONS Lesson Research methods

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A full lesson (1 hr 30-2 hrs) on Types of Observations for AQA Psychology. This includes: -A powerpoint which outlines types of observations, evaluation of observations, sampling procedures, behavioural categories and inter-rater reliability. -A summary table -Activities on observations -Exam Questions on Observations -Ideas for designing their own observation
FUNCTIONAL RECOVERY & PLASTICITY Full Lesson Psychology AQA Biopsychology
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FUNCTIONAL RECOVERY & PLASTICITY Full Lesson Psychology AQA Biopsychology

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Full Lesson powerpoint and activities for Plasticity and Functional Recovery for year 2 biopsychology. Will take approximately 2 hours of teaching. Designed for AQA Psychology exam board. Included is: Starter recap from localisation lesson Detailed powerpoint with pictures and numerous video links A notes sheet (which I give the students to complete while we work through the powerpoint together so they aren’t taking too many notes) Essay Plan Activity Try out this lesson on functional recovery and plasticity.
GENDER BIAS Lesson AQA Psychology
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GENDER BIAS Lesson AQA Psychology

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Full lesson, activities and video links for Aqa Psychology new spec Issues and Debates. It includes a powerpoint presentation, with notes sheet (the students use this to take notes from the ppt, rather than note into book/paper). There is also some, exam questions, video links to gender biased adverts and a gap fill which can make up a sample essay on the topic.
The Endocrine System Full Lesson for AQA Biopsychology
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The Endocrine System Full Lesson for AQA Biopsychology

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Full lesson including a powerpoint (with 4-5 video links) and 5 activities to complete on the endocrine system. Designed for the AQA Psychology biopsychology module. It outlines the endocrine system and then goes into the fight or fight response. There is a notes sheet included which the students take notes into from the powerpoint as the lesson progresses and it has imbedded activities in it for them to do too (e.g an independent task using Cat book). Activities include a card sort and a body picture to label for the endocrine system.
INVESTIGATING THE BRAIN  - Full Lesson (ppt & activities) - AQA Psychology Biopsychology Year 2
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INVESTIGATING THE BRAIN - Full Lesson (ppt & activities) - AQA Psychology Biopsychology Year 2

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Powerpoint and activities for investigating the brain. Would be about 1-2 hours worth of lesson time. It includes an attractive and detailed powerpoint for presenting. I got the students to take notes on the description of the methods only and then the evaluation was given to them with a card sort instead. You can either cut the cards and get them to sort them and then write them up or print the cards and they cut and stick them into their notes. True/False Plenary included as well
FEATURES OF SCIENCE - AQA Psychology Research Methods -  Full Lesson (ppt & activities)
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FEATURES OF SCIENCE - AQA Psychology Research Methods - Full Lesson (ppt & activities)

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Full lesson resources for a challenging part of research methods - Features of science. There is a detailed 40 slide powerpoint and activities included. Activities: -An essay plan structure to help students plan this as an essay -A table activity which is good for revision -A notes sheet - I get students to fill this is out while I go through the powerpoint so they aren’t taking too many notes.
Psychology AS Revision Cards - for all 6 first year topics (AQA - New 2015 spec)
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Psychology AS Revision Cards - for all 6 first year topics (AQA - New 2015 spec)

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This is a bundle of over 300 revision cards for all 6 of the first year revision cards. They are a series of question and answer cards on anything from the 6 topics of the AS AQA new spec (2015). Great for independent or pair revision. I usually have some sets for the classroom and then the students all print and make their own for short revision sessions. They can be bought separately if you prefer. I also have some for some of the second year topics and the fill RM including year two stuff as well.
A level Psychology Taster Lesson
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A level Psychology Taster Lesson

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A really interactive session on Eye Witness Testimony with lots of activities and videos throughout the session. Includes having the students become “real” eye witnesses as well. Designed for year 10/year 11 students as a taster for A level Psychology - could really be used with any exam board but was made with AQA in mind. All instructions are in the notes sections of the ppt slides. Adaptable in length - can last anywhere from 30 mins - 60 mins really depending on how many of the activities are done in the session.
BIOPSYCHOLOGY Year 1 AQA Psychology - Full lessons .  Including Nervous & Endocrine Systems.
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BIOPSYCHOLOGY Year 1 AQA Psychology - Full lessons . Including Nervous & Endocrine Systems.

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This includes all you need for 3 full lessons Numerous videos and activities included as well as a powerpoint presentation for all three lessons. Lessons included: The nervous System (1 hour) Endocrine System & Fight or Flight Response (1-2 hours) Neurons and Synaptic Transmission (1-2 hours) Plus a revision points test for biological approach and biopsychology. There is a bundle of second year lessons too: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/biopsychology-year-2-aqa-psychology-full-lesson-and-revision-resources-11514864
ISSUES & DEBATES Revision Powerpoint AQA Psychology
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ISSUES & DEBATES Revision Powerpoint AQA Psychology

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Designed to recap the whole issues and debates module for AQA Psychology 2015 spec. Most topics are condensed to one manageable slide that can be turned into revision cards. I give the students a copy of the student version (usually 2 slides to page) to complete and annotate while I go through the teacher version as a class. Sometimes asking them to complete it before I go through it. I have uploaded a similar thing for some first year topics and Gender, Forensic and Schizophrenia in second year topics.
ISSUES & DEBATES topic revision cards AQA Psychology
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ISSUES & DEBATES topic revision cards AQA Psychology

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This is a set of 60 revision cards for the ISSUES & DEBATES Topic. They were designed for AQA new spec (2015). They use examples from year 1 and 2 (topics including forensic, schizophrenia & gender). Some have evaluation points on using P.E.E structure (Point, Example, Explain, However) They have questions on one side and answers on the back - so perfect for independent revision or testing in pairs. They need to be printed DOUBLE SIDED and cut up. Print on different colour paper for each set to help you keep each set separate. I also have sets for both first year and second year topics and they can bought as a bundle for a discount.
ISSUES and DEBATES - Aqa Psychology - Full lesson and Revision Activities
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ISSUES and DEBATES - Aqa Psychology - Full lesson and Revision Activities

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Issues and Debates Full lesson and activities for AQA Psychology. Includes: FW vs Determinism Reductionism vs Holism Nature vs Nurture Gender Bias Culture Bias Ethical Implications (note: Nomothetic vs Idiographic not included for the time being) Also included is the issues and debates summary revision ppt for whole topic and a set of revision cards.
Paper 3 AQA Psychology Revision Powerpoints
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Paper 3 AQA Psychology Revision Powerpoints

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This includes revision summary ppts for paper 3 A2 topics: Issues and Debates, Forensic, Gender, Schizophrenia. Most topics are condensed to one manageable slide that can be turned into revision cards. Also included a key terms recap revision sheet as a bonus with some modules. I give the students a copy of the student version (usually 2 slides to page) to complete and annotate while I go through the teacher version as a class. Sometimes asking them to complete sections before I go through it.