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Science (Biology specialism) and Psychology teacher.
A Level Biology - Biological Molecules Revision Booklet
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!)
Cancer Full Lesson and Exam Questions - AQA GCSE BIOLOGY (9-1)
Complete lesson on Cancer for the new AQA GCSE Biology spec (9-1). Includes exam question and answers and many other fast paced activities. Differentiated resources included too.
AQA GCSE Psychology (9-1)- Revision Checklist for Paper 1 and 2
Revision checklist for the new AQA GCSE Psychology (9-1) spec. Separated onto paper 1 and paper 2 content.
PAG 11.2 Daphnia Heart Rate Response to Changes in Surrounding Medium (OCR A Level Biology)
Powerpoint for 5.1.1 Communication and Homeostasis - PAG 11.2: “An opportunity to monitor physiological functions in ectotherms and/or endotherms.”
I use this for the required practical (PAG) lesson after teaching about ectothermic animals. So I’ll explain what Daphnia are and the overall methodology of the investigation, along with showing the students some videos and then let them do the practical.
Structure and Function of the Brain - Localisation of Brain Functions AQA GCSE PSYCHOLOGY (9-1)
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.
REVISION LESSON - Development - 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 A Level Psychology - 16 Marker Planning Sheet
Planning sheet for writing 16 markers in A Level Psychology
9 MARK EXAM QUESTION PLANNING SHEETS - GCSE AQA PSYCHOLOGY (9-1)
How to write a 9 mark answer for the new GCSE AQA Psychology (9-1).
Includes planning sheets allocated with AO1/AO2/AO3 marks for 9 mark questions with and without a scenarious given.
Also includes a powerpoint with a model question and answer showing marking breakdowns.
Can be used for any topics across the Psychology course.
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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.
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 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.
NEW GCSE AQA PSYCHOLOGY (9-1) Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development (Accommodation/Assimilation)
Introducing Piaget’s theory of cognitive development. Focussing on the ideas of assimilation, accommodation and schemas.
For the new specification of AQA GCSE Psychology (first exams from Summer 2019)
This includes a full lesson powerpoint with a worksheet
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.
AQA A Level Psychology Year 2 - Endogenous Pacemakers and Exogenous Zeitgebers - Biopsychology
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
AQA A Level Psychology Year 2 - Biopsychology - Neurons & Synaptic Transmission
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 structure and function of sensory, relay and motor neurons. The process of synaptic transmission, including reference to neurotransmitters, excitation and inhibition.
Endotherms & Ectotherms (OCR A Level Biology - 5.1.1 Communication & Homeostasis d)
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.
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.
Brain and Neuropsychology RAG sheet/ topic check list -AQA GCSE Psychology (9-1)
A RAG list/ lesson check list for the Brain and Neuropsychology topic for the new AQA GCSE Psychology spec. I use this to stick in the front of exercise books and is a good starter/plenary to summarise each lesson title.
5.1.1 Communication and Homeostasis Checklist - OCR A Level Biology
PDF of the student checklist for 5.1.1 Communication and Homeostasis Checklist - OCR A Level Biology. Usually give this to students at the beginning of the topic so they can have this in front of their topic notes.
Covid-19 - GCSE Biology - Infection and Disease - CORONAVIRUS REMOTE LEARNING PACK
Remote / home learning pack for the entire Infection and Disease GCSE AQA Biology topic. (Thought this would be a very topical and interesting thing to learn about given the relevance of it in the current situation we are in)
Instructions included for teacher setting the work. Work emailed out or uploaded onto Google classroom or whatever is equivalent for you.
Includes a starter YouTube clip, some comprehension and then recall and exam questions. Mark scheme included for students to self-mark their answers too.
Work could be submitted as a Google doc/emailed/ on paper and picture taken.
I hope this comes in useful for you in this challenging period we are in.