Woodland
Regeneration in a Restored Quarry
Living things in their environment
- based on National Curriculum at KS4 Sc1 Sceintific Enquiry 2
For some general background about these units and how to use them,
please read our teachers’
briefing.
Through this module pupils will be encouraged to
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Research and use existing scientific knowledge |
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Decide on the appropriate use of first-hand observations or
secondary sources |
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Set up a pilot study and consider key factors; make testable
hypotheses |
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Design suitable recording sheets and analysis spreadsheets
with accurate calculations at an appropriate level of precision |
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Use a range of equipment appropriately and safely, recording
to appropriate levels of precision |
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Decide on how to present observations |
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Evaluate results in the light of original hypotheses and scientific
knowledge |
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Consider anomalous data and the quantity and reliability of
their own data |
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Suggest improvements to methods and design further investigations |
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Comment on the suitability and sustainability of the management
methods employed in the woodland in the restored quarry |
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The subject of woodland in restored quarries will be explored
in the context of the habitats provided in suitable locations.
However the work will be equally relevant to woodland in other
situations |
This unit is made up of:
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Front
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