IB Biological & Cognitive Bundle FULL Unit: with Lessons, Slides, & Assessments

20 Biological Psych lesson plans AND 20 Cognitive Psych lesson plans with hyperlinked Google slides; covers ALL content required by IB Psychology HL & SL Core Approach Curriculum for Biological and Cognitive Psychology*. Student-centered, discussion based approach including links to all research studies, reflection prompts, note templates, structured class debate, a practice assessment, and an individual assessment with rubric and exemplary student response examples.

Bio Content Covered:

Brain Localization, Neuroplasticity, Neurotransmitters,  Hormones, Pheromones, Genes, Genetic Similarities, Animal Research, Evolutionary Explanations for Behavior

Cognitive Content Covered:

Multi Store Model of Memory, Working Memory Model, Schema Theory, Systems Models of Thinking, Reconstructive Memory–Schema Processing, Confirmation Bias, Cognitive Dissonance, Flashbulb Memories, Cognitive Processing in the Digital World

Research Terms:

Research Design, Experiments, Correlational Studies, Case Studies, Hypotheses, Variables, Sample, Sampling Techniques, Qualitative Research, Quantitative Research, Ethical Considerations, Credibility, Bias, Reliability, Internal Validity, Generalizability/External Validity

*This unit was designed to fulfill the International Baccalaureate Psychology curriculum; however the content can be used in any high school or college Introductory Psychology course.