LRa's Shop
Science (Biology specialism) and Psychology teacher.
67Uploads
45k+Views
16k+Downloads
Science (Biology specialism) and Psychology teacher.
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.
Heart & Cardiac Cycle Revision/Information Mind Map - OCR A Level - Transport in Animals
**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.
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
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.
AQA NEW SPEC GCSE Biology (9-1) REVISION MINDMAPS- Cells and Organisation
x3 Revision Mindmaps - A3 size covering all of the Cells and Organisation content from paper 1 of AQA GCSE Biology (9-1).
Can do it over 1-3 revision lessons.
Piaget's 4 Stage Theory of Cognitive Development - AQA GCSE PSYCHOLOGY (9-1)
Complete lesson powerpoint and storyboard worksheet with additional role-play project. Can do this lesson across 2 lessons.
Covers all 4 stages of Piaget’s theory and allows student to carry out a role-play project to help remember these stages. There are links to youtube videos throughout this powerpoint.
Does require usage of the AQA GCSE Psychology textbook to complete the storyboard worksheet.
For the new AQA specification for GCSE Psychology (first exams from summer 2019).
Development of Conservation - McGarrigle and Donaldson's Naughty Teddy 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).
Structure and Function of Nervous System, ANS and James-Lange Theory AQA GCSE PSYCHOLOGY (9-1)
Complete lesson powerpoint and worksheets. Also includes a foldable activity and exam questions and mark schemes.
Covers the spec point on the structure and function of the nervous system. Includes the divisions of the human nervous system, central, peripheral (somatic and autonomic) and the basic functions of these divisions.
Also covers the autonomic nervous system, fight or flight response and the James-Lange theory of emotion.
Does require usage from the AQA GCSE Psychology textbook for one of the activities.
This can cover around 2-3 hours of lesson time.
Bundle
DEVELOPMENT TOPIC - NEW AQA GCSE PSYCHOLOGY (9-1)
Complete lesson powerpoints and resources for the following spec points:
**Early brain development **
A basic knowledge of brain development, from simple neural structures in the womb, of brain stem, thalamus, cerebellum and cortex, reflecting the development of autonomic functions, sensory processing, movement
and cognition.
The roles of nature and nurture.
Piaget’s stage theory and the development of intelligence/ The role of Piaget’s theory in education
Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive Development including concepts of assimilation and accommodation.
The four stages of development: sensorimotor, pre-operational, concrete operational and formal operational. Application of these stages in education.
Reduction of egocentricity, development of
conservation. McGarrigle and Donaldson’s ‘naughty teddy study’; Hughes’ ‘policeman doll study’.
AQA GCSE PSYCHOLOGY (9-1) Research Methods - Correlation Studies
Whole lesson on correlation studies - suitable for AQA GCSE Psychology new specification (9-1).
Includes two worksheets also.
Neuropsychology and Brain Scan Techniques - AQA GCSE Psychology (9-1)
Whole lesson on neuropsychology and brain scan techniques for the new spec of AQA GCSE Psychology. Includes worksheets and exam questions.
Bundle
Language, Thought and Communication topic - AQA GCSE Psychology (9-1)
Whole lessons for the Language, Thought and Communication topic. Includes powerpoints, videos, worksheets, exam questions and mark schemes.
Covers all spec points!
Can be used alongside my free resource of the Language, Thought and Communication topic RAG sheet which I often use as a starter/plenary.
Explanations of Non-Verbal Communication & Yuki's Emoticon Study AQA GCSE PSYCHOLOGY (9-1)
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.
OCR A Level Biology - Enzymes Checklist
I like to give this to my students to have as a cover page for their topic folders before teaching the topic. Can also be used as a revision checklist.
Includes details of the specification points
KS3 Biology - Levels of Organisation
Lesson for the levels of organisation aimed at KS3 pupils.
Includes lesson worksheet, information sheet and a number of other activities.
AQA GCSE Biology (9-1) Paper 1 Revision - Past Paper Questions and Mark Scheme
Can be used as a revision and/or homework tool. Covers content from paper 1 from the new AQA GCSE Biology spec.
AQA GCSE Biology (9-1) Paper 1 Revision Pack (TRIPLE AND COMBINED)
Revision Checklist, Knowledge Organisers and Revision Recall Honeycombs for Paper 1. Includes content for both triple and combined.
AQA GCSE Biology (9-1) Paper 2 Past Exam Question Pack
AQA GCSE Biology (9-1) past paper questions for paper 2. Includes mark scheme. (Triple AND Combined)
Bundle
AQA GCSE Biology Paper 2 Revision- Exam Questions, Mark Schemes, Revision Checklist, Knowledge Organisers and Recall Maps.
Paper 2 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.
OCR A Level Biology - Factors Determining Population Size - Populations and Sustainability (6.3.2)
Includes lesson PPT and lesson handout with exam style questions
Full lesson covering for OCR A Level Biology covering spec point 6.3.2 (a):
The factors that determine population size.
The significance of limiting factors in determining the carrying capacity of a given environment.
The impact of these factors on final population size.