Course content
Unit 3
In this unit students will use a range of practical skills, and knowledge gained in Unit 2, in one vocational option: Food Science, Forensic Science or Sports Science, to carry out an investigation and report and explain their findings. When carrying out this investigation students will learn about:
- some techniques used by food scientists, forensic scientists or sports scientists, the purpose of each technique and how it works
- the use of simplified techniques in their own investigations
- the importance of working safely and accurately when collecting first-hand data
- the collection of data from databases
- interpreting results and drawing conclusions
- evaluating methods of data collection and considering the reliability of evidence
- presenting evidence
Recommended book list and websites
GCSE Additional Applied Science Revision Guide - Nelson Thornes
Homework/coursework requirements
A learning homework will be set each week.
The coursework requirements for this course are covered in class. Units 1 and 3 are assessed by completion of a portfolio of work that must be complete for moderation by April in Y11.
