GCSE Investigating the Brain. Whole lesson. Model answers, differentiated questions.

This lesson is targeted at GCSE students grades 4 - 9. It is a whole lesson (i hour approx) with a full set of resources. It is a fast paced lesson with many opportunities to correct work. It is focused on the AQA specification but will work with most specifications. Objectives:

I can show where the main sections of the brain are.

I can describe what the main sections of the brain do and describe some ways scientists may use to find out about the brain.

I can explain and discuss how scientists use different methods to work out the structure and function of the brain.

1. starter - jigsaw puzzle with challenge task afterwards. On ppt.
2. Video links with information to deliver.
3. Quick worksheet looking at parts of Brain and what they do, with model answers
4. Research on Scientific Methods research the Brain. Research template differentiated with model answers to follow. Research info also provided.
5. Questions to consolidate, differentiated by outcome. With model answers afterwards.
6. Plenary.

My students loved this.