Due to their phenomenal popularity and feedback, Uniview have recently launched the fourth in this new series of psychology kits. Current PsyKits in the series include Visual Perception, Non-Verbal Communication, GCSE Brain and AS/A2 Biopsychology.
Each box contains an in-depth PowerPoint presentation, designed to use within your lessons. This is ideal to deliver digestible information to your students with facts, key studies and classroom activities. Several practical activities are also included in each kit to ensure you engage with your students. Every box contains models, puzzles, games, and classroom rewards ready to go. The mixture of practical and academic content make these best selling resources ideal for open Days, club meetings and presentations as well as lessons.
Plus with each kit containing products totalling over £110.00, PsyKits are also excellent value for money retailing at just £49.00. This does not account for the months of preparation and research along with the input of textbook authors and examiners, which is invaluable to psychology teachers across the board.
Visual Perception PsyKit
Resources cd containing:
PowerPoint presentation - over 50 slides covering visual perception, Gestalt principles, human visual system and depth perception (written by Dr Julia Russell). Printable diagrams, worksheets and activities linked to the presentation. Instructions for distortion goggles activities; Instructions and video clips for möbius strip activities; Spiral animation; Optical illusions; 3D x 6 photographs.
VP Kit Contents:
Perception, the Theories dvd (Psychology Live Series)
Möbius strip kit including paper, scissors, glue
Distortion goggles with a set of activities and 2 soft balls
3D glasses x 12 and drawing pad plus 3D photographs on cd
12 x JumpUp Eyeballs
2 x Opticapuzzles
Optical Art Cube
Mind Altering spinner discs
Optical Illusion Jigsaw
Non Verbal Communication PsyKit
Resources cd containing:
PowerPoint presentation covering topics- What is non-verbal communication? Paralinguistics (Argyle, Alkema and Gilmour 1971), Eye contact (Argyle 1975), Pupil dilation (Hess 1963), Facial expressions (Ekman 1971; Sackheim 1978), Body language including:postural echo, open and closed postures, Gestures, Touch, Personal space (Hall 1966; Felipe and Sommer 1966; Fisher and Byrne 1975.
NVC Kit Contents:
Signalling Emotions dvd
1 plain white mask for teacher to make an entrance on the first lesson!
6 blindfolds to replicate eye contact research (Argyle 1968)
8 tape measures and one box of chalk for activities on Hall’s personal space
50 facial expressions sweets
6 mirrors for activities on facial expression
3 glue sticks and 3 pairs of scissors for collage activity
Cue cards for work on Osgood’s facial expressions, body language and personal space
6 eyeball jump-ups ... for fun!
GCSE Brain PsyKit
Resources cd containing:
PowerPoint presentation covering topics- Amygdala, Cerebral cortex, Visual cortex, Pituitary gland, Limbic system, Nervous system, Neurons, MRI and PET scans, How to keep your brain healthy.
Kit Contents
Train Your Brain dvd
Thinking Cap
Foam brain model
Shower cap activity kit
3 bags of brain sweets
12 Are you using yours badges
6 brain function/neuron magnets
3 mini neuron models
AS/A2 Biopsychology
Resources cd containing:
PowerPoint Presentation covering: areas and lobes of the brain; relevant core studies eg Dement & Kleitman, Sperry, Raine et al; limbic system; nervous systems - central, peripheral & autonomic; neurons; neurotransmitters; aggression; addiction;
sleep; anxiety disorders and scanning techniques.
Kit Contents
Animated Neuroscience dvd
Brain jelly mould
Shower cap activity kit
3 bags of brain sweets
12 Are you using yours? badges
6 brain function/neuron magnets
3 mini neuron models
12 metal puzzles
Stopwatch
Ruler for reflex activity
Scrap sack for echo-location activity
If you are interested in purchasing any of the PsyKits for your department, click here.
