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Response to stimuli

Lesson Plan

1. Starter - Prompted discussion - Duration 10-20 mins

 

Episode

Learning Objectives

Resources
  • Discussion about varied human response to stimuli and identification of the varied human receptors.
  • Introduce topic.
  • Applied learning.
  • Slides
  • Student Worksheet 1

Teacher Notes: 1. Starter - Prompted discussionTeacher Notes: 1. Starter - Prompted discussion

2. Detection, co-ordination and response - Duration 15-35 mins

 

Episode

Learning Objectives

Resources
  • A detailed look at the process of detection, co-ordination and response, including an introduction to neurones, the Central Nervous System (CNS) and synapses.
  • A game at the end of this Episode reinforces understanding of the sequence of events and supports memory of key vocabulary.
  • Varied human response to stimuli and its role.
  • The biological context.
  • Slides
  • Student Worksheet 2

Teacher Notes: 2. Detection, co-ordination and responseTeacher Notes: 2. Detection, co-ordination and response

3. Aircrew desensitisation - Duration 10-25 mins

 

Episode

Learning Objectives

Resources
  • Video footage shows some research undertaken by the RAF which demonstrates the physical effect of G-Force during flight.
  • Students consider the impact of research on a broader civilian context and on recruitment.
  • Aeromedical research into human response to stimuli.
  • Slides
  • Video: Effects of G-Force
  • Video: Demonstration of a centrifuge

Teacher Notes: 3. Aircrew desensitisationTeacher Notes: 3. Aircrew desensitisation

4. Student research: reflex versus voluntary response - Duration 10-25 mins

 

Episode

Learning Objectives

Resources
  • Students work in groups of three to execute two tests for response to stimuli (prompted) and design one of their own (unprompted), considering situations in which an understanding of human behaviour could be vital.
  • Consider scientific processes and the importance of research.
  • Student Worksheet 3

Teacher Notes: 4. Student research: reflex versus voluntary responseTeacher Notes: 4. Student research: reflex versus voluntary response

5. Plenary - Quickest off the mark? - Duration 5 mins

 

Episode

Learning Objectives

Resources
  • Revises the key stages of a reflex or voluntary action in the form of a game-show style quiz.
  • Revise key learning points.
  • Slides

Teacher Notes: 5. Plenary - Quickest off the mark?Teacher Notes: 5. Plenary - Quickest off the mark?

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