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Science (Biology specialism) and Psychology teacher.
OCR A Level Biology - Enzymes End of Topic Recall Test
End of topic recall test for OCR A Level Biology, spec point 2.1.4 Enzymes. Can be used also for revision. Includes answers.
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.
AQA A Level Psychology Year 2 - Biopsychology - Nervous and Endocrine System
Introductory 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 divisions of the nervous system: central and peripheral (somatic and autonomic).
The function of the endocrine system: glands and hormones.
The fight or flight response including the role of adrenaline.
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AQA GCSE Biology Paper 1 Revision- Exam Questions, Mark Schemes, Revision Checklist, Knowledge Organisers and Recall Maps.
**Paper 1 Revision for AQA Biology (9-1). Includes:
Revision Checklists
Knowledge Organisers
Revision recall honeycomb maps
Exam Questions
Mark Schemes
FOR BOTH COMBINED AND TRIPLE AND HIGHER TIER.****
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.
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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.
What is homeostasis? (5.1.1 Communication & Homeostasis a-c)
First lesson from 5.1.1 Communication and Homeostasis (spec point a-c):
(a) the need for communication systems in multicellular organisms
To include the need for animals and plants to respond to changes in the internal and external environment and to coordinate the activities of different organs.
(b) the communication between cells by cell signalling
To include signalling between adjacent cells and signalling between distant cells.
© the principles of homeostasis
To include the differences between receptors and effectors, and the differences between negative feedback and positive feedback.
Includes detailed lesson content, a video and summary questions.
Early Brain Development - NEW AQA GCSE PSYCHOLOGY (1-9)
Whole lesson for early brain development from the new GCSE AQA Psychology spec (first teach 2017).
Lesson covers the structures and functions of the brain and the roles of nature and nurture in early brain development.
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).
Language affecting View of World (Colour&Recall) Sapir-Whorf 9 Mark Exam Q GCSE AQA PSYCHOLOGY (9-1)
Full lesson on Language affecting our view of the world. Covers spec points:
The Sapir-Whorf hypothesis: thinking depends on language.
Variation in recall of events and recognition of colours, eg in Native American cultures.
Also includes 9 mark exam question, exam question plan and mark scheme.
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).
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.
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).
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.
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.
AQA GCSE Biology (9-1) Paper 2 Revision Pack - Revision Checklist, Knowledge Organiser & Recall Map
Revision booklet including revision checklist, knowledge organisers and recall honeycomb maps for paper 2 of AQA GCSE Biology. Involves both combined and triple content.
REVISION LESSON - Brain & Neuropsychology - 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 GCSE Biology (9-1) - Paper 2 Revision Mats - Combined Sciences (Trilogy)
Revision mats covering all the content (nervous and hormonal control, genetics and reproduction and ecology) for paper 2 of the new AQA GCSE Biology spec (9-1). For combined sciences (Trilogy) and for both higher and foundation tiers.
Best printed on to A3 paper.
AQA GCSE Biology (9-1) - Paper 2 Revision Mats - Triple Sciences (Biology Only)
Revision mats covering all the content (nervous and hormonal control, genetics and reproduction and ecology) for paper 2 of the new AQA GCSE Biology spec (9-1). For triple sciences (biology only) and for both higher and foundation tiers.
Best printed on to A3 paper.
Language, Thought and Communication RAG sheet
Can be used for your schemes of work/ revision checklist.