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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.
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.
AQA A Level Psychology - 16 Marker Planning Sheet
Planning sheet for writing 16 markers in A Level Psychology
REVISION LESSON - Development - AQA GCSE Psychology (9-1)
Revision lesson that can cover 1-2 hours. Includes a recall honeycomb (instructions on powerpoint) and exam questions and a mark scheme.
Relationship between Language & Thought - Piaget & Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis AQA GCSE PSYCHOLOGY (9-1)
Complete lesson on the relationship between language and thought. Presentation and work sheets covering Piaget’s theory of language depending on thought and the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis of thinking depending on language. Also covers the evaluation of both.
Also includes exam style questions and mark schemes. This should cover about 1 hours worth of content.
AQA A Level Psychology Year 2 - Biopsychology - Neurons & Synaptic Transmission
Lessons for the Biopsychology unit for AQA A Level Psychology - year 2.
Complete lessons (about 1-2 hours of content), including powerpoint, worksheets, and exam questions. Covering the following specification points:
The structure and function of sensory, relay and motor neurons. The process of synaptic transmission, including reference to neurotransmitters, excitation and inhibition.
AQA A Level Psychology - Biopsychology PLC - Personal Learning Checklist
Personal learning checklist I like to give my students at the beginning of the topic. Usually good to have at the beginning of their topic folders.
AQA A Level Psychology Year 2 - Biopsychology - Brain Localisation
Lessons for the Biopsychology unit for AQA A Level Psychology - year 2.
Complete lessons (about 1-2 hours of content), including powerpoint, workbook, and exam questions. Covering the following specification points:
Localisation of function in the brain, hemispheric lateralisation: motor, somatosensory, visual, auditory and language areas, Broca’s and Wernicke’s areas.
REVISION LESSON - Perception - AQA GCSE Psychology (9-1)
Revision lesson that can cover 1-2 hours. Includes a recall honeycomb (instructions on powerpoint) and exam questions and a mark scheme.
AQA A Level Psychology- Plasticity & Functional Recovery of the Brain - Biopsychology
Lessons for the Biopsychology unit for AQA A Level Psychology - year 2.
Complete lessons (about 1-2 hours of content), including powerpoint, videos, workbook, and exam questions. Can be used for in-person or remote learning. Covering the following specification points:
Plasticity and Functional Recovery of the Brain
Split Brain Research - AQA A Level Psychology - Biopsychology Topic
Lessons for the Biopsychology unit for AQA A Level Psychology - year 2.
Complete lessons (about 1-2 hours of content), including powerpoint, videos, workbook, and exam questions. Can be used for in-person or remote learning. Covering the following specification points:
Split Brain Research
9 MARK EXAM QUESTION PLANNING SHEETS - GCSE AQA PSYCHOLOGY (9-1)
How to write a 9 mark answer for the new GCSE AQA Psychology (9-1).
Includes planning sheets allocated with AO1/AO2/AO3 marks for 9 mark questions with and without a scenarious given.
Also includes a powerpoint with a model question and answer showing marking breakdowns.
Can be used for any topics across the Psychology course.
AQA A Level Psychology Year 2 - Ways of Investigating the Brain - Biopsychology
Lessons for the Biopsychology unit for AQA A Level Psychology - year 2.
Complete lessons (about 1-2 hours of content), including powerpoint, videos, and exam questions with mark schemes. Can be used for in-person or remote learning. Covering the following specification points:
Ways of investigating the brain.
This lesson incorporates independent tasks such as group presentations or individual academic style posters.
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BRAIN AND NEUROPSYCHOLOGY TOPIC - AQA GCSE PSYCHOLOGY (9-1)
All lessons for the entire Brain and Neuropsychology topic. (AQA GCSE PSYCHOLOGY NEW SPEC 9-1)
Can also download my FREE resource of the RAG/Checklist for this topic to assist with your planning/ scheme of work.
Structure and function of the nervous system
The divisions of the human nervous system: central and
peripheral (somatic and autonomic), basic functions of
these divisions.
The autonomic nervous system and the fight or flight response.
The James-Lange theory of emotion.
Neuron structure and function Sensory, relay and motor neurons. Synaptic transmission: release and reuptake of neurotransmitters.
Excitation and inhibition. An understanding of how these processes interact.
Hebb’s theory of learning and neuronal growth.
Structure and function of the brain Brain structure: frontal lobe, temporal lobe, parietal lobe, occipital lobe and cerebellum.
Basic function of these structures.
Localisation of function in the brain: motor, somatosensory, visual, auditory and language areas.
Penfield’s study of the interpretive cortex.
An introduction to neuropsychology Cognitive neuroscience: how the structure and function of the brain relate to behaviour and cognition.
The use of scanning techniques to identify brain functioning: CT, PET and fMRI scans.
Tulving’s ‘gold’ memory study.
A basic understanding of how neurological damage, eg stroke or injury can affect motor abilities and behaviour.
Tulving's 'Gold' Memory Study - Brain and Neuropsychology GCSE AQA Psychology (9-1 new spec)
Simple and straightforward lesson on Tulving’s ‘gold’ memory study (a key study) from the new GCSE AQA Psychology spec.
Includes an exam question starter activity and a key study diamond (foldable activity) to fill in the study.
Does require the use of pages 164-165 of the AQA GCSE Psychologt textbook. (A handout of the study which includes the aims/methodology/results/conclusion/evaluation will do however).
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
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).
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.
Language, Thought and Communication RAG sheet
Can be used for your schemes of work/ revision checklist.
Brain and Neuropsychology RAG sheet/ topic check list -AQA GCSE Psychology (9-1)
A RAG list/ lesson check list for the Brain and Neuropsychology topic for the new AQA GCSE Psychology spec. I use this to stick in the front of exercise books and is a good starter/plenary to summarise each lesson title.