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Offering excellent tried and tested resources for the AQA Psychology Specification for A level. Including revision activities (summary powerpoints and revision cards) and also full interactive lessons. Any questions message me at psychologywithrebecca@gmail.com

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Offering excellent tried and tested resources for the AQA Psychology Specification for A level. Including revision activities (summary powerpoints and revision cards) and also full interactive lessons. Any questions message me at psychologywithrebecca@gmail.com
AQA Psychology RESEARCH METHODS - Full lessons Year 2
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AQA Psychology RESEARCH METHODS - Full lessons Year 2

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This bundle includes all of the lessons I have uploaded for A2 AQA Psychology revision of year 1 and new A2 bits for research methods. For the first year content these are revision lessons (e.g experiments, sampling, ethics, data etc) and assume some prior knowledge from first year. For the second year content its new lessons (e.g stats, validity, reliability, features of science). It includes powerpoints for all and then worksheets and some exam questions. Includes (in the order I teach it): Hypotheses & Variables Validity Reliability Experiments & Experimental Design Observations Content Analysis & Case Study Self Report & Correlation Ethics & Sampling Methods Data, Data Analysis & Significance Statistics Features of a science There is a similar bundle for first year original lessons as well: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12763300 Another good resource for RM is the workshop on designing research essays https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12744159
WORKING MEMORY MODEL Lesson
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WORKING MEMORY MODEL Lesson

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For AQA Psychology. Full lesson and homework exam questions for the working model of memory, which takes me 1 hour 30 mins - 2 hours to complete. It covers all the key elements on the ppt and included is a notes sheet which the students complete as we work through the lesson to save on note taking. Also included are ideas and resources for at least 4 experiments to try with the students to show them elements of the model (e.g word length effect, dual performance task, visual spatial sketchpad and articulatory suppression). Numerous activities also included: - A Match Task of Key Terms - An Evaluation Card Sort/Match Task - A Gap Fill - Homework short answer Questions - An Essay Plan for an Applied Essay
SOCIAL INFLUENCE Revision Powerpoint AQA Psychology
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SOCIAL INFLUENCE Revision Powerpoint AQA Psychology

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Designed to recap the whole of social influence for AQA Psychology. This includes, obedience, conformity, minority influence and resisting social influence. Most topics are condensed to one manageable slide that can be turned into revision cards - often more detail is included in the notes of the powerpoint. I give the students a copy of the student version (usually 2 slides to page) to complete and annotate while I go through the teacher version as a class. Sometimes asking them to complete sections before I go through it. I have uploaded a similar thing for most first year topics and Forensic, Gender, Schizophrenia & Issues and Debates for the second year topics.
OBSERVATIONS Lesson Research methods
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OBSERVATIONS Lesson Research methods

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A full lesson (1 hr 30-2 hrs) on Types of Observations for AQA Psychology. This includes: -A powerpoint which outlines types of observations, evaluation of observations, sampling procedures, behavioural categories and inter-rater reliability. -A summary table -Activities on observations -Exam Questions on Observations -Ideas for designing their own observation
STATISTICS Lessons Psychology RESEARCH METHODS
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STATISTICS Lessons Psychology RESEARCH METHODS

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Powerpoint and 8 worksheets, designed for the new AQA Psychology (2015 spec). I have always enjoyed teaching statistics and the students usually quite enjoy these lessons. This is for the Year 2 content. It will take probably 3 x 1 hour sessions and there are answers provided for the worksheets. The powerpoint should act as a lesson plan really. It is tried and tested from previous courses I have taught and adapted to current specification requirements. It includes with it a 40+ slide ppt & 8 worksheets with lots of example scenarios for them to practise their stats skills on. It includes: Significance and Probability Choosing a Stats Test Using Observed and Critical Values Reading Critical Value Tables Recap on Sign Test (assuming some knowledge from first year) A couple fun activities (kahoot and bingo)
REDUCTIONISM or HOLISM Debate
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REDUCTIONISM or HOLISM Debate

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Full lesson, activities for Aqa Psychology new spe c issues and debates. It includes a powerpoint presentation, with notes sheet (the students use this to take notes from the ppt, rather than note into book/paper). This notes sheet has some activities inbedded in it. Activities include: A card sort A match task for evaluation Exam Questions Lesson is designed to last about 90 mins.
Biopsychology Revision Carousel Activity Lesson - AQA Psychology new spec.
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Biopsychology Revision Carousel Activity Lesson - AQA Psychology new spec.

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Revision carousel activity independent lesson on Biopsychology. I print out the instructions for each station and then print the worksheets. I then instruct the students to work their around the room from station to station completing the activities. They should start with the area they are least confident with. Activities are mostly summary tables but also includes playdough and making a localisation brain hat (link is here and on ppt for the brain resources - http://ellenjmchenry.com/brain-hemisphere-hat/) Also available separately is a summary ppt covering the whole biopsychology module.
Open evening display activities Psychology
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Open evening display activities Psychology

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Includes a couple of resources I use on open evenings for promoting Psychology. Serial Killer or Psychologist - I made these into cards with a photo on the front and descroption of who the person is on the back them laminated them. The idea is that the students have to sort the cards into two piles based on appearance alone. I then discuss things like lombroso theory, nature nuture of offending, biological causes (because if there are similarities in faces of criminals it could mean similarities in DNA etc), and offender profiling with them. True or false statements - I put these in a jar and they pull out one and we discuss it. A display poster of the topics we cover Interesting Conditions - just some more unusual conditions that can be discussed A mirror task shapes - if you buy a couple of small mirrors (the small mirror tiles work well from Ikea) then the students have to do the mirror task done by HM. Draw a line in the small 1cm gap between the lines of the shapes by only looking in the mirror. I do this by blocking their vision to their hand using another sheet of paper (or can use a card board box cut out.
Types of Neurons and Synaptic Transmission - Year 1 Biopsychology
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Types of Neurons and Synaptic Transmission - Year 1 Biopsychology

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Full lesson bundle including powerpoint (26 slide) and 6 worksheets for AQA Biopsychology module. 2 Video links on ppt as well. Covers the structure of a neuron, types of neurons and synaptic transmission. Can be combined in a bundle with other biopsychology AS lessons. It includes diagrams to label, card sort activity, fun question run activity starter and back to back drawing activity.
BIOLOGICAL RHYTHMS - Full Lesson  AQA Psychology Biopsychology Year 2
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BIOLOGICAL RHYTHMS - Full Lesson AQA Psychology Biopsychology Year 2

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This is a full lesson including powerpoint, booklet for note taking and worksheet activities for A2 Biological Rhythms in the Biopsychology part of the course. It includes Circadian, Infradian and Ultradian Rhythms as well as Endogenous Pacemakers and Exogenous Zeitgebers. The powerpoint is over 40 slides long and includes numerous links to video clips, a longer documentary. I give the students a copy of the notes booklet and they complete this as we go through the ppt - saves time on too much note taking. To finish off there are some summary tasks: A crossword and a card sort summary task on biological rhythms. It will last approximately 3-4 hours of teaching. Try out this 5* rated lesson on biological rhythms for the biopsychology module.
Advice Revision on AQA Psychology Exam Technique
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Advice Revision on AQA Psychology Exam Technique

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This is a very detailled presentation (47 slides) about approaching AQA exam questions. It covers: Evaluation Comparison Application Terminology (e.g use of the words reliability and validity) It gives advice and examples to demonstrate how to succeed in AQA exams. Great for a revision lesson with students.
Approaches Revision Lessons - AQA Psychology
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Approaches Revision Lessons - AQA Psychology

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A couple revision lessons on the approaches - would take me at least 2-3 hours probably to cover this as its a 66 slide ppt with 10 documents in total. Couldlast even more if you get them to try out some of the exam questions and do all the worksheets. PPT: Has short summaries of each of the approaches and then a series of exam questions, on each approach, to show key exam technique, advice for answering and sometimes sample answers. Included is a student version with blanks to fill in, or to use to test their knowledge before going over each topic. Documents: Includes a couple essay answer samples as well and lots of summary quick recall activities (blank table, key word knowledge check, crossword etc).
AQA Psychology  Scheme of Work
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AQA Psychology Scheme of Work

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AQA Psychology Detailled Scheme of Work Has links to literacy, Numeracy, EDI and Employability where appropriate. Video links and activity ideas. Lots of the lessons mentioned on this are on TES as well. Covers A2 and AS - Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3 (topics Gender, Forensic and Schizophrenia). It is for the dates 2021-2022.
SOCIAL LEARNING THEORY Approach - AQA Psychology - Full Lesson Resources
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SOCIAL LEARNING THEORY Approach - AQA Psychology - Full Lesson Resources

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A full lesson set of resources for AQA Psychology Social Learning theory. It includes: A PPT with video links Notes Sheet - I get students to take notes into the sheet as it runs alongside the ppt Evaluation task Essay Plan Sheet Summary activities, including leaflet instructions, gap fill and spot the mistakes, white board questions
SAMPLING METHODS lesson
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SAMPLING METHODS lesson

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AQA Psychology, Research Methods topic. This is a full 1 hour 30 min lesson on sampling methods. This includes Random, Systematic, Stratified, Opportunity, Volunteer. It includes: Presentation including each sampling method Identify the sampling method task Exam questions Summary Table for revision Plenary using sweets
Zimbardo Conformity to Social Roles Full Lesson AQA Psychology
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Zimbardo Conformity to Social Roles Full Lesson AQA Psychology

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Full Lesson resources for Zimbardo lesson. This could cover 1.5-2 hours of time. I usually go over social roles, before getting them to watch the 30 min video and complete their notes sheet. Then I go over the study so they can add in any details they missed into their sheet. Then the students complete the evaluation tasks. Before ending the lesson with a true or false. It includes a detailed powerpoint and a few activities. Activities include: -Video link and notes sheet to complete with video -Evaluation sheet -Improving Evaluation of Zimbardo Sheet -Implications of findings
LOMBROSO ATAVISTIC FORM Forensic Psychology
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LOMBROSO ATAVISTIC FORM Forensic Psychology

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For AQA Psychology Forensic Topic. This is a full lesson on Atavistic form (Lombroso’s explanation). It includes a fun activity which can be done for open evening- serial killer or psychologist (the descriptions should be stuck on the back of the photos for each card). After covering the features of Lombroso’s theory they examine their picture to see if their criminal has any of those features.
Paper 2 AQA Psychology Revision Powerpoints
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Paper 2 AQA Psychology Revision Powerpoints

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This includes lessons designed to recap the 3 topics in paper 2 for new linear aqa psychology. For approaches and Biopsychology - It has a condensed ppt - most topics are condensed to one manageable slide that can be turned into revision cards - often more detail is included in the notes of the powerpoint. I give the students a copy of the student version (usually 2 slides to page) to complete and annotate while I go through the teacher version as a class. Sometimes asking them to complete sections before I go through it. Research Methods - It includes a booklet of activities and a powerpoint to guide the students through completing it.
FORENSIC Revision Powerpoint AQA Psychology
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FORENSIC Revision Powerpoint AQA Psychology

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Designed to recap the whole Forensic module for AQA Psychology. It includes measuring crime, explaining crime, offender profiling and dealing with offending behaviour. Most topics are condensed to one manageable slide that can be turned into revision cards. I give the students a copy of the student version (usually 2 slides to page) to complete and annotate while I go through the teacher version as a class. I have uploaded a series of revision activities for Forensic too. I have also uploaded some revision powerpoints for first year topics too (Psychopathology, memory, attachment)
Origins of Psychology Wundt
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Origins of Psychology Wundt

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A full lesson for the AQA Approaches topic Origins of Psychology Has a powerpoint and notes sheet that is completed as the powerpoint is worked through. Several applied activities and videos included Also has some exam questions and simplified mark schemes so the students can have a go at marking them themselves.