Whole lesson on neuropsychology and brain scan techniques for the new spec of AQA GCSE Psychology. Includes worksheets and exam questions.

Whole lesson on correlation studies - suitable for AQA GCSE Psychology new specification (9-1). Includes two worksheets also.

Full lesson for Spec point d of 5.1.1 OCR A Level Biology - 5.1.1 Communication & Homeostasis. Including: ( d) the physiological and behavioural responses involved in temperature control in ectotherms and endotherms. To include: • endotherms – peripheral temperature receptors, the role of the hypothalamus and effectors in skin and muscles; behavioural responses • ectotherms – behavioural responses. • An opportunity to monitor physiological functions in ectotherms and/or endotherms. Includes detailed content, summary questions, videos and exam questions and answers.

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.

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.

**Mindmap to cover the heart and cardiac cycle for the OCR A Level Biology specification. Covering spec points 3.1.2 e-h. ** (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.

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

Planning sheet for writing 16 markers in A Level Psychology

AQA GCSE Biology (9-1) past paper questions for paper 2. Includes mark scheme. (Triple AND Combined)

Revision booklet for the Biological Molecules topic from A Level Biology. Intended for OCR, however can be used for AQA and Edexcel. Includes recall sections, exam questions and organises all the biological molecules separately. Can be used for revision lessons or extended homeworks (I used to set my students to complete 1-2 pages per week for homework whilst teaching the topic in lessons) or can also be used as an interleaving project. (Especially if some Y13 pupils need some brushing up on Y12 content!)

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.

Lessons for the Biopsychology unit for AQA A Level Psychology - year 2. Complete lesson (about 1 or 2 hours), including powerpoint, videos, workbook, and exam questions. Can be used for in-person, remote and cover learning. Covering the following specification points: Biological Rhythms - Endogenous Pacemakers and Exogenous Zeitgebers

Lessons for the Biopsychology unit for AQA A Level Psychology - year 2. Complete lesson (about 1), including powerpoint, videos, workbook, and exam questions. Can be used for in-person, remote and cover learning. Covering the following specification points: Biological Rhythms - Circadian. (Ultradian and Infradian are a separate lesson in my shop).

Lessons for the Biopsychology unit for AQA A Level Psychology - year 2. Complete lesson (about 1 or 2 hours), including powerpoint, videos, workbook, and exam questions. Can be used for in-person, remote and cover learning. Covering the following specification points: Biological Rhythms - Ultradian and Infradian (circadian rhythms are a separate lesson in my shop).

Revision checklist for the new AQA GCSE Psychology (9-1) spec. Separated onto paper 1 and paper 2 content.

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.

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.

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.

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).

End of topic recall test for OCR A Level Biology, spec point 2.1.4 Enzymes. Can be used also for revision. Includes answers.