GCSE Biology Topic 5: The Brain
In this GCSE Biology Topic 5: The Brain lesson pupils will name some structures in the brain, discuss some methods for studying the brain and explain some risks of interfering with the brain.
The slides include extension questions, and students can choose from a variety of different tasks.
This lesson includes:
- Title slide with learning objectives
- A starter activity
- Group reading (literacy)
- Task boxes
- Handout sheet task
- Order the steps
- Discussion exercises
- Comprehension questions
- Answer slides included for self-assessment
- Suitable for remote, online, distance learning
- Suitable for supply teaching and home learning.
- This activity is straightforward and requires no specialist expertise, except for knowledge of the term ‘pathogen’, which refers to a microorganism that causes disease (germs).
- Discussion/extension answers are in the ppt notes.
A supplementary resource designed to support self-directed learning, homework and independent projects is available here https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/the-brain-supplementary-slides-and-worksheet-gcse-biology-aqa-12974222
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Next Lesson: The Eye
In this lesson pupils will identify the structures of the eye and describe what they do. They also will explain how the iris reflex responds to bright and dim light.
Lessons for Key Stage 4 GCSE Biology Topic Homeostasis
- Homeostasis
- Nervous System
- Reflexes
- Reaction Times Practical
- The Brain
- The Eye
- Correcting Vision Defects
- Body Temperature
- The Endocrine System
- Comparing Nerves and Hormones
- Blood Glucose and Diabetes
- Kidneys
- Kidney Failure
- Menstrual Cycle
- Controlling Fertility
- Adrenaline and Thyroxine
- Plant Hormones
