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Unit 3: Biology and Our Environment - Assignment brief 1.
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The Genetic Code
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Unit 3: Biology and Our Environment. BIOLOGY ASSESSMENT 1.
Scenario
You are working for the Sanger Institute as a public liaison officer. You have been
asked to explain how our genes enable us to function and have allowed us to evolve
as a species.
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P1:
3.
D1:
describe how the functioning of organisms relates to the genes in
their cells
explain how genes control variation within a species using a simple
Coded message.
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Unit 3 – Biology and Our Environment
Assignment No 1 – “Functioning and classification of organisms”
Task P1
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A leaflet outlining how our genes control cell activity.
The account should be brief and include diagrams.
The inclusion of a brief account of how genes can be used to alter characteristics in
fruit, vegetables or animals will also increase the learners’ interest in the topic.
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Assessment activities 3.1, 3.2 and 3.3
Task D1
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Complete the above requirement.
Explain with full detail and comprehensively how the gene code works to control
variation within a species.
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Assessment activities 3.2 and 3.3
The grading criteria that this assignment relates to:
P1:
D1:
describe how the functioning of organisms relates to the genes in
Their cells
explain how genes control variation within a species using a simple
Coded message.
Unit 3: Biology and Our Environment - Assignment brief 2.
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Course title: BTEC Applied Science Level 2
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title:
Classifying Organisms
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Unit 3: Biology and Our Environment. BIOLOGY ASSESSMENT 2.
Scenario
You are a science laboratory technician working in a biological laboratory. You have
been asked to explain how living things are classified.
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Grading criteria
The grading criteria that this assignment relates to:
3.
P2:
Construct simple identification keys to show how variation between
Species can be classified.
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Unit 3 – Biology and Our Environment
Assignment No 2 – “Functioning and classification of organisms”
Task P2
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Design a poster showing the main method of classifying living things.
Given pictures/specimens of plants or animals design and draw two identification
key to help identify.
The keys can either be branching or Yes/No
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Assessment activities 3.5
The grading criteria that this assignment relates to:
P2:
Construct simple identification keys to show how variation between
species can be classified.
Unit 3: Biology and Our Environment - Assignment brief 3.
Erith School
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Course title: BTEC Applied Science Level 2
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Interdependence of Living Things
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Unit 3: Biology and Our Environment. BIOLOGY ASSESSMENT 3.
Scenario
You are working for a conservation group who want to explore the interdependence
of living things, their environment and how they are able to adapt to survive that
particular environment and how environmental changes can bring about evolutionary
change to through adaptation.
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The grading criteria that this assignment relates to:
3.
P3:
describe the interdependence and adaptation of organisms
M1:
describe how variation within a species brings about evolutionary
change
M2:
explain how organisms within an ecosystem interact over time
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Unit 3 – Biology and Our Environment
Assignment No 3 – “Interdependence of Living Things”
Task P3
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You will be provided with evidence for an ecosystem.
Describe (flow diagram?) how organisms are dependant on each other and how
they adapt to survive in their environment.
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Assessment activities 3.6
Task M1
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Research and produce a presentation on how variation within a species brings about
evolutionary change.
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Assessment activities 3.4
Task M2
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Progress from P2 to explain how organisms interact within an ecosystem over time.
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Assessment activities 3.6
The grading criteria that this assignment relates to:
P3:
describe the interdependence and adaptation of organisms
M1:
describe how variation within a species brings about evolutionary
change
M2:
explain how organisms within an ecosystem interact over time
Unit 3: Biology and Our Environment - Assignment brief 4.
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Course title: BTEC Applied Science Level 2
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title:
Human Interaction with the
Environment
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Unit 3: Biology and Our Environment. BIOLOGY ASSESSMENT 4.
Scenario
You are working for environmental organizations who have asked you to conduct an
investigation and produce a report on the effect that human activity has on the local
environment.
Assessment evidence:
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Grading criteria
The grading criteria that this assignment relates to:
3.
P4:
carry out an investigation into the impact of human activity on an
environment
M3:
describe how to measure the effect of human activity on the
environment
D2:
explain how the environmental effect of human activity might be
minimized in the future
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Unit 3 – Biology and Our Environment
Assignment No 4 – “Human Interaction with the Environment”
Task P4
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Create a questionnaire that investigates human impact on the environment.
Peer review your questionnaire with another student.
Ask 20 people to complete; discus your findings.
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Assessment activities 3.7
Task M3
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Need to describe how we can measure human interaction with the environment.
Using books/internet, research how environmentalists work to access, measure and
minimise damage to the environment.
The recent oil spill in USA might be an example to use.
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Assessment activities 3.7
Task D2
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Use scientific knowledge to provide a detailed account of how damage to the
environment can be minimised.
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Assessment activities 3.7
The grading criteria that this assignment relates to:
P4:
carry out an investigation into the impact of human activity on an
environment
M3:
describe how to measure the effect of human activity on the
environment
D2:
explain how the environmental effect of human activity might be
minimized in the future
Unit 3: Biology and Our Environment - Assignment brief 5.
Erith School
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Course title: BTEC Applied Science Level 2
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title:
The Effect of Various Factors on
Human Health
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Unit 3: Biology and Our Environment. BIOLOGY ASSESSMENT 5.
Scenario
You are a researcher for a medical company and you have been asked to present a
written presentation on the effects of medical, social and inherited factors on human
health.
Assessment evidence:
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Grading criteria
The grading criteria that this assignment relates to:
3.
P5:
describe the effect of different internal and external factors on
human health.
M4:
explain how selected medical, social and inherited factors disrupt
body systems to cause ill health.
D3:
describe the social issues which arise as a result of the selected
medical, social and inherited factors and the illness they cause.
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Unit 3 – Biology and Our Environment
Assignment No 5 – “Human Interaction with the Environment”
Task P5
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Create a written presentation to demonstrate understanding of the factors which
have an effect on human life (a list of the main factors and how they affect health is
adequate for P5).
Consider ethical issues associated with drugs, loud noise or sunbathing using UV
sun beds.
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Assessment activities 3.8, 3.9, 3.10 and 3.11
Task M4
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Describe how various factors disrupt healthy body functions.
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Assessment activities 3.8, 3.9, 3.10 and 3.11
Task D3
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Describe the social issues which arise as a result of inherited factors and illness.
Collect quantitative and qualitative data on calories ingested verses used, or the
effects of loud music in terms of its measurement in dB and its effect on hearing.
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Assessment activities 3.8, 3.9, 3.10 and 3.11
The grading criteria that this assignment relates to:
P5:
describe the effect of different internal and external factors on
Human health.
M4:
explain how selected medical, social and inherited factors disrupt
body systems to cause ill health.
D3:
describe the social issues which arise as a result of the selected
medical, social and inherited factors and the illness they cause.
Unit 3: Biology and Our Environment - Assignment brief 6.
Erith School
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Course title: BTEC Applied Science Level 2
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title:
How does the Body Maintain an
Optimal State?
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Unit 3: Biology and Our Environment. BIOLOGY ASSESSMENT 6.
Scenario
You are a student doctor just starting you course and you have been asked to
identify the control mechanisms which enable your patients to maintain optimal
health.
Assessment evidence:
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Grading criteria
The grading criteria that this assignment relates to:
3.
P6:
identify the control mechanisms which enable the human body to
maintain optimal health.
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Unit 3 – Biology and Our Environment
Assignment No 6 – “How does the Body Maintain an Optimal
State?”
Task P6
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Create a flow diagram to show how the body maintains an optimal state.
Taking into consideration homeostasis, nervous control and endocrine control.
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Assessment activities 3.12
The grading criteria that this assignment relates to:
P6:
identify the control mechanisms which enable the human body to
maintain optimal health.