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9 Complete Units/Topics for New IB Psychology Course
70 x PowerPoints (each designed for a 1.5 hour lesson)
70 x Matching Worksheets
Unit Plans for each Unit
9 x End of Unit Tests with Answers
All Standard Level Learning

Worksheets include: Multichoice/short & long answer questions, word fill questions, all with answers.
Research tasks, summary writing, case studies, group work. All can be adapted and used for homework/extension tasks.
The lessons are easily adaptable and designed for 1 and a half hour lessons.
They are designed as a basic tool to help teachers get underway with the new course.
PowerPoint presentations with matching worksheets.

**The Bundle **
Year 1: Foundations & Core Approaches
Semester 1 (Weeks 1-17) - Core Approaches & Research Methods

Weeks 1-2: Introduction to IB Psychology & Research Methods
Overview of IB syllabus & assessment structure
Introduction to key concepts: Bias, Causality, Change, Measurement, Perspective, Responsibility
Research methods: Experiments, Observations, Case Studies, Surveys
Ethical considerations in research
Paper 1 Practice: SAQs on key research methods

Weeks 3-6: Biological Approach 🧠
Brain structure & function
Neurotransmitters & their influence on behavior
Hormones & genetics
Use of technology in biological psychology
Research methods in the biological approach
Paper 1 Practice: SAQ on chemical messengers & behavior

Weeks 7-10: Cognitive Approach 💭
Memory models & cognitive processing
Schema theory & decision-making
Cognitive biases & thinking patterns
Research methods in cognitive psychology
Paper 1 Practice: SAQ on cognitive biases (e.g., anchoring bias)

Social identity theory
Cultural dimensions of behavior
Social norms & conformity
Research methods in sociocultural psychology
Paper 1 Practice: Applied questions on sociocultural behavior

Weeks 15-17: Research Methods & IA Preparation 📝
Introduction to IA: Research Proposal Development
Selecting a research question & methodology
Evaluating psychological research
Paper 2 Practice: Class practical SAQs on research methods

Semester 2 (Weeks 18-35) - Applied Psychology Contexts
Weeks 18-22: Health & Well-being 🏥
Stress & coping mechanisms
Mental health disorders
Psychological resilience
Class Practical 2: Observational study on stress coping strategies
Paper 1 Practice: ERQ on multi-perspective mental health explanation

Weeks 23-26: Human Development 👶
Attachment & developmental theories
Cognitive & social development
Cultural influences on development
Class Practical 3: Case study on child behavior
Paper 1 Practice: ERQ on Theory of Mind measurement

Weeks 27-30: Human Relationships ❤️
Attraction & prosocial behavior
Group dynamics & conflict resolution
Class Practical 4: Field experiment on bystander effect
Paper 1 Practice: SAQ on social learning theory and prosocial behavior

Weeks 31-35: Learning & Cognition 🎓
Learning theories & behaviorism
Cognitive strategies in education
Class Practical 5: Experiment on memory recall techniques
Paper 1 Practice: Applied questions on learning & cognition