2. Date: Wednesday 13th September
Title: Comparison of Charlton et al (2000) and Williams et al (1981).
Date: Wednesday 13th September
Assessment Objective: To be able to compare the studies conducted by Charlton et al (2000) and Williams et al (1981).
Learning Outcomes and differentiation
Grade
Challenge questions
To be able to compare and contrast the studies conducted by Charlton et al (2000) and Williams et al (1981) including the main strengths and weaknesses of both studies.
A* - B
Describe the similarities between the two studies (5 marks)
Describe the differences between the two studies (5 marks)
To be able to compare the studies conducted by Charlton et al (2000) and Williams et al (1981) with a clear understanding of the similarities and differences of the two studies.
C - D
To be able to identify some similarities and differences between Charlton et al (2000) and Williams et al (1981).
E - F
Success Criteria
To be able to have a good understanding of the similarities and differences between the two studies.
Do Now!
To complete the worksheet on your goals for this year. (10 minutes).
Key words:
Compare
Similarities
Differences
Experiments

3. Charlton et al (2000): St Helena Study
Recap
Charlton et al (2000): St Helena Study

4. You should have completed this Work Sheet
Read through the study conducted by Charlton et al and highlight the key pieces of information.
If you would like more information please read page 110 of the text book and add notes to your work sheet.
Complete the evaluation of the study which is a the bottom on the worksheet. You need to fill in the blank lines with either STRENGTH or WEAKNESS

5. You should have completed these questions…
What was the aim for the study conducted by Charlton et al (2000)? (1 mark)
Question 1
Describe the findings from the study conducted by Charlton et al (2000)? (4 marks)
Question 2
Question 3
Evaluate Charlton et al (2000) study (4 marks)
Question 4
To what extent can we generalize the findings of Charlton’s study (the evaluation points will help you here).
Question 5
How does this study help us to answer the question: Do TV and video games affect young people’s behaviour?

6. Williams et al (1981): does TV affect children’s behaviour.
Recap
Williams et al (1981): does TV affect children’s behaviour.

7. You should have completed this Work Sheet
Read through the study conducted by Williams et al and highlight the key pieces of information.
If you would like more information please read page 112 and 113 of the text book and add notes to your work sheet.

8. What is the independent variable and dependent variable in this study?
You should have completed these questions…
What is the independent variable and dependent variable in this study?
Question 1
Question 2
What is meant by the term natural experiment?
Extension: Is the independent variable in a natural experiment the same as a laboratory experiment, and why
Outline one strength and one weakness of a natural experiment.
Question 3
Question 4
To what extent can we generalize the findings of Williams et al., (use the evaluation points to help you here).
Question 5
How does this study help us to answer the question: Do TV and video games affect young people’s behaviour?

9. Use pages 114 and 115 from the text book to help you!
Task Time
Firstly, make sure you are familiar with the two studies send a little time recapping if you need to!
You need to create a poster, table or mind map comparing the differences and similarities between the two studies.
Use pages 114 and 115 from the text book to help you!

10. In summary

11. Questions What do these two studies tell us about the effect of TV?
In your opinion is TV bad for children or not? Use evidence to support your opinion.

12. Extension Question
St Helena has taught us how important community can be. If you were the prime minister, how would you use the research findings of this study to reduce aggression?

13. Homework
See Booklet. Please write in your planner. Due in next week : Wednesday 20th September