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
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.
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.
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).
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).
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.
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’.
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.
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.
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
**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.****
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.
Full lesson including resources on animal and plant cells. Intended for all abilities in KS3. Could also be used as a GCSE animal and plant cells lesson as it thoroughly covers all the basics. (I’ve used the same lesson for KS3 and GCSE classes)
Also includes exam style questions and answers.