APPLICATION OF SCIENCE

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1 BTEC FIRST Comparing unit content APPLICATION OF SCIENCE Edexcel BTEC Level 1/Level 2 First Award in Application of Science (NQF) Edexcel BTEC Level 2 First Extended Certificate in Applied Science (QCF)

2 APPLICATION OF SCIENCE BTEC First Award in Application of Science (NQF) and BTEC Level 2 First Extended Certificate in Applied Science (QCF) Comparing unit content This table maps the content of the new BTEC First Award in Application of Science for level 2 learners (NQF), shown in the left-hand column, against the content of the current BTEC Level 2 First Extended Certificate in Applied Science (QCF) in the right-hand column. This mapping will help you transition from one specification to the other by highlighting where there are changes in content, particularly where there is new content that will need to be delivered to help your learners prepare for the new assessment. In order to make the table easy to use and to demonstrate new content we have used a traffic lights colour scheme as follows: GREEN covered. In this case the content in the 2012 BTEC First Award (NQF) is very close to the existing BTEC Level 2 First Extended Certificate (QCF). In the right-hand column the title of the relevant unit and learning outcome is identified. YELLOW partially covered. In this case content is partially covered, perhaps in learning outcomes in more than one unit from the BTEC First (QCF). RED not covered. In this case the content in the 2012 BTEC First Award (NQF) is new. It will appear in the left-hand column so you can see immediately what you will need to teach. We hope you find this at-a-glance guide useful and that you enjoy your new course. Note: This table applies to content only. You will need to assess learners against the new assessment criteria. All information is provisional. It is correct at the time of going to press but is subject to change. 2

3 Unit 5: Applications of Chemical Substances Edexcel BTEC Level 1/Level 2 First Award in Application of Science (NQF) Edexcel BTEC Level 2 First Extended Certificate in Applied Science (QCF) Unit 5 Learning aim A: Investigate and understand enthalpy changes associated with chemical reactions A.1 Exothermic and endothermic reactions Unit 4: Applications of Chemical Substances LO2 Be able to investigate exothermic and endothermic reactions. Unit 5 Learning aim B: Investigate organic compound used in society B.1 Fractional distillation of crude oil Unit 4: Applications of Chemical Substances LO3 Be able to investigate organic compounds that are used in society today. B.2 Structural and displayed formulae of organic molecules Unit 4: Applications of Chemical Substances LO3 Be able to investigate organic compounds that are used in society today. This was not explicit in the content but would have probably been covered in understanding types of organic molecules. B.3 Identification of organic molecules using test tube reactions alkanes, alcohols, carboxylic acids Unit 4: Applications of Chemical Substances LO3 Be able to investigate organic compounds that are used in society today. B.4 Uses of organic molecules in society and problems Unit 4: Applications of Chemical Substances LO3 Be able to investigate organic compounds that are used in society today. Unit 5 Learning aim C: Explore the uses of nanoparticles and new materials C.1 Introduction to nanochemistry Unit 4: Applications of Chemical Substances LO4 Know about specialised materials and their applications. C.2 Uses of nanochemistry Unit 4: Applications of Chemical Substances LO4 Know about specialised materials and their applications. 3

4 C.3 Implications of nanochemistry Unit 4: Applications of Chemical Substances LO4 Know about specialised materials and their applications. C.4 Smart materials Unit 4: Applications of Chemical Substances LO4 Know about specialised materials and their applications. C.5 Examples of smart materials and their properties Unit 4: Applications of Chemical Substances LO4 Know about specialised materials and their applications. Unit 6: Applications of Physical Science Edexcel BTEC Level 1/Level 2 First Award in Application of Science (NQF) Edexcel BTEC Level 2 First Extended Certificate in Applied Science (QCF) Unit 6 Learning aim A: Investigate motion A.1 Distance measurements A.2 Use of equation to measure distance A.3 Use of equation to measure displacement A.4 Acceleration A.5 Use of acceleration equation 4

5 A.6 Graphical representation of uniform and non-uniform motion A.7 Conservation of energy A.8 Calculations of kinetic energy A.9 Calculations of gravitational potential energy A.10 Energy change affecting transportation and stopping distance Unit 6 Learning aim B: Investigate forces B.1 Forces from interaction between two objects B.2 Balanced and unbalanced forces on objects This was not explicit in the content but would have probably been covered in applications of forces. B.3 Work done This was not explicit in the content but would have probably been covered in applications of forces. B.4 Use of work done equation B.5 Use of Force equation F = ma 5

6 B.6 Identify pairs of forces that act on different objects B.7 Applications of compressive and tensile forces B.8 Friction and surface reaction force B.9 Forces on a: rocket, parachutist, car accelerating and braking Unit 6 Learning aim C: Investigate light and sound waves C.1 Light rays moving in a straight line C.2 Laws of reflection This was not explicit in the content but would have been covered in applications of sound waves. C.3 Reflection of sound C.4 Ray diagrams, prisms, lens C.5 Total internal reflection C.6 Lens and mirror with highly curved surfaces 6

7 C.7 Eye lens C.8 Transmission of sound waves and medium Unit 5: Applications of Physical Science; LO3 - Be able to C.9 Production of sound waves and air pressure changes C.10 Applications of light C.11 Applications of total internal reflection C.12 Applications of sound waves Unit 6 Learning aim D: Investigate electricity D.1 Series and parallel electrical circuits Unit 5: Applications of Physical Science LO4 Be able to investigate electricity. D.2 Meters in circuits to measure voltage and current D.3 Use of equation resistance = voltage/current 7

8 D.4 Ohm s law and temperature D.5 Calculations to find resistance from measured results D.6 Measurement of voltage and current when components are connected to a battery in series D.7 Measurement of voltage and current when components are connected to a battery in parallel D.8 Negative temperature coefficient thermistor or light-dependent resistor voltage current characteristics Unit 5: Applications of Physical Science LO4 Be able to investigate electricity. D.9 Applications of thermistors and light-dependent resistors Unit 5: Applications of Physical Science LO4 Be able to investigate electricity. 8

9 Unit 7: Health Applications of Life Science Edexcel BTEC Level 1/Level 2 First Award in Application of Science (NQF) Edexcel BTEC Level 2 First Extended Certificate in Applied Science (QCF) Unit 7 Learning aim A: Investigate factors that contribute to healthy living A.1 Principles, characteristics and the concept of a healthy balanced diet Unit 6: Health Applications of Life Science LO1 Be able to investigate factors which contribute to healthy living. A.2 Exercise and the health of the human body Unit 6: Health Applications of Life Science LO1 Be able to investigate factors which contribute to healthy living. A.3 Measures taken to improve the health of population Unit 6: Health Applications of Life Science LO1 Be able to investigate factors which contribute to healthy living. Unit 7 Learning aim B: Know how preventative measures can be used to support healthy living B.1 Principles of the immune system and immune response Unit 6: Health Applications of Life Science LO3 Be able to investigate how some treatments are used when illness occurs. B.2 Screening programmes on the human body Unit 6: Health Applications of Life Science LO3 Be able to investigate how some treatments are used when illness occurs. Unit 7 Learning aim C: Investigate how some treatments are used when illness occurs C.1 Principles, advantages/disadvantages and the use/misuse of simple treatments Unit 6: Health Applications of Life Science LO3 Be able to investigate how some treatments are used when illness occurs. C.2 Principles and the uses of: blood grouping and transfusion, organ donation, stem cell therapy Unit 6: Health Applications of Life Science LO3 Be able to investigate how some treatments are used when illness occurs. 9

10 Unit 8: Scientific Skills Edexcel BTEC Level 1/Level 2 First Award in Application of Science (NQF) Edexcel BTEC Level 2 First Extended Certificate in Applied Science (QCF) Unit 8 Learning aim A: understand the features of a good investigative plan A.1 Produce a good plan equipment, risks, variables, measurements, method Unit 7: Practical Scientific Project LO1 Be able to plan a practical scientific project. A.2 Provide a hypothesis based on relevant scientific ideas Unit 7: Practical Scientific Project LO1 Be able to plan a practical scientific project. Unit 8 Learning aim B: Process and present data, and draw evidence-based conclusions B.1 Data tabulation B.2 Anomalous results in tabulated data This was not explicit in the content B.3 Approaches to dealing with anomalous results This was not explicit in the content B.4 Calculations on tabulated data B.5 Use of significant figures and level of accuracy This was not explicit in the content B.6 Graphical representation: bar charts line graphs, pie charts 10

11 B.7 Identify anomalous results on graphs This was not explicit in the content B.8 Draw lines of best fit This was not explicit in the content B.9 Use of graph for specific values B.10 Calculations from graphical data B.11 Why anomalous results occur This was not explicit in the content B.12 Describe trends and patterns in graphs This was not explicit in the content B.13 Analyse evidence to draw a conclusion This was not explicit in the content Unit 8 Learning aim C: Evaluate evidence and investigative methods C.1 Draw inferences from conclusions C.2 Evidence supports conclusion 11

12 C.3 Hypothesis supported by evidence C.4 Evaluate method and improvements/extension to support the hypothesis further 12

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