PO1: Prepare for a scientific investigation. D1: Provide a detailed account of the scientific principles behind the investigation and relate these to commercial and industrial uses. Q and A. Learner research Communication skills. Research skills. 3 Using information from week 2 look at commercial and industrial uses of products of brewing eg drinking, solvents, fuels, industrial feedstock (D1). PO1: Prepare for a scientific investigation P1: Research and outline the science behind the investigation: M1: Explain the scientific principles behind the investigation. D1: Provide a detailed account of the scientific principles behind the Notes. Q and A. Written communication for report. Communication skills. Research skills. 4 Learner led secondary research: P1 - science M1 - principles D1 - commercial and industrial. Develop Information from weeks 1, 2, 3.
Prepare for a scientific investigation. describing any changes made to the plan as a result of these trials. Observation record. Review plan. Written communication. Verbal communication. Learner led task to produce verbal risk assessments for any practical work undertaken. Learners work individually: follow/modify standard procedures test, modify or develop equipment/materials (making fermenters) add any alterations to plan (M2). PO1: Prepare for a scientific investigation. D2: Justify the techniques chosen and the accuracy, reliability and validity Plan. Q and A. Written communication for report. Communication skills. 7 Tutor led review looking at the differences between accuracy, reliability and validity (D2) (see glossary). Learner led discussion on justifying the individual chosen techniques (D2). PO1: Prepare for a scientific investigation. P2: Produce a plan for the investigation includes standard procedures/ techniques to be Plan. Written communication for plan. 8 Student led plenary session. Developing: P2 - plan M2 - plan and modifications
Equipment request form. Practical skills. Recording data for graphs/charts. Learners to order chosen equipment and materials for following session. PO2: out the investigation and record results. P4: Correctly follow standard procedure to use a of practical equipment and materials safely. P5: Record the data obtained in appropriate ways using correct conventions and units. Risk assessment. Standard procedure. Observation of correct and safe use of materials and equipment. Observation record. Practical skills. Recording data for graphs/charts. Possible video/photographic evidence. Table/graph records. 11 Learner led, and ordering equipment and materials, follow chosen procedure to investigate relevant factor(s) (P4). Record relevant data in learner-prepared tables/graphs (P5). Learners to order chosen equipment and materials for following session.
Carry out the investigation and record results. to use a of practical equipment and materials safely. P5: Record the data obtained in appropriate ways using correct conventions and units. Standard procedure. Observation of correct and safe use of materials and equipment. Observation record. Possible video/photographic evidence. Table/graphs records. Practical skills. Recording data for graphs/charts. Record relevant data in learner-prepared tables/graphs (P5). PO2: Carry out the investigation and record results. M4: Assess the effectiveness of the methods used to collect data. D3: Make justified suggestions for any Notes for report. Q and A. Written communication for report. Communication skills. 14 Tutor led recap on collection and recording of data. Learner led discussion on effectiveness eg how well each task met the requirements of the investigation (M4) Learner led discussions on justifications of improvements; consideration to:
improvements that be made. accuracy, reliability validity time and resources (D3). PO2: out the investigation and record results. P4: Correctly follow standard procedure to use a range of practical equipment and materials safely. P5: Record the data obtained in appropriate ways using correct conventions and units. M4: Assess the effectiveness of the methods used to collect data. Notes for report. Observation record. Possible video/ photographic evidence. Written communication for report. Practical skills. 15 Learner led, tutor observation session. Learners work individually as appropriate. Follow standard procedure/record data (P4/P5). Assess effectiveness of method (M4). Justify suggestions for improvements (D3).
Evaluate the outcomes of the investigation. PO3: Analyse results, draw conclusions and evaluate the investigation. P8: Draw conclusions from the data obtained. M7: Review the use of primary and secondary data. D5: Evaluate the outcomes of the investigation. Notes for report. Q and A. Written communication for report. Communication skills. Research for secondary data. 21 Learner led activity to work on drawing conclusions from each task (P8) and comparisons from primary data made to secondary data (M7). should be collated to form an overall conclusion to the investigation. Evaluate techniques used and the results obtained. Make recommendations for improvements to the investigation (D5). PO3: Analyse results, draw conclusions and evaluate the investigation. P8: Draw conclusions from the data obtained. M7: Notes for report. Q and A. Written communication for report. Communication skills. 22 Learner led activity to work on drawing conclusions from each task (P8) and comparisons from primary data made to secondary data (M7). These should be collated to form an overall conclusion to the investigation.
Review the use of primary and secondary data. D5: Evaluate the outcomes of the investigation. Research for secondary data. Evaluate techniques used and the results obtained. Make recommendations for improvements to the investigation (D5). PO4 Present the findings of the investigation to a suitable audience. Specification content Learning objectives Additional guidance Session number Learning activities and resources PO4: Present the findings of the investigation to a suitable audience. P9: Produce a report on the investigation and make a presentation to a suitable audience. Include results and a Q and A. Development of report. Analysis and manipulation of data 23 Tutor led recap on writing a . The report should include: introduction, risk assessment method and procedures results
conclusion which are clear and concise. P10: Record sources of information used to support research and conclusions, using Harvard Reference System. Written communication for report. Communication skills. analysis conclusions (P9) bibliography (P10). PO4: Present the findings of the investigation to a suitable audience. P9: Produce a report on the investigation and make a presentation to a suitable audience. Include results and a conclusion which are clear and concise. P10: Record sources of information used to support research and conclusions, using Harvard Reference System Final report. Presentation may take the form of any of the following: PowerPoint booklet/leaflet scientific magazine article web page. Analysis and manipulation of data. Written communication for report and presentation. 24 Using information from previous session and report notes learners to start to produce final report and presentation. to remind learners to select suitable information from the report to form the basis of the presentation. The tutor should direct the learners to include the following points for their presentation: combine text and images, charts, graphs for an effective presentation (P8) summarise the purpose, data obtained and conclusions of the practical investigation (P8) correct use of appropriate scientific terminology (M8)
PO4: Present the findings of the investigation to a suitable audience. P9: Produce a report on the investigation and make a presentation to a suitable audience. Include results and a conclusion which are clear and concise. P10: Record sources of information used to support research and conclusions, using Harvard Reference System . M8: Refer to secondary data. Use correct scientific terminology throughout. M9: Evaluate the sources of information used Final report. Presentation may take the form of any of the following: PowerPoint booklet/leaflet scientific magazine article web page. Q and A. Analysis and manipulation of data. Written communication for report and presentation. Communication skills. 25 Using information from previous session and report notes learners to start to produce final report and presentation. Tutor to remind learners to select suitable information from the report to form the basis of the presentation. The tutor should direct the learners to include the following points for their presentation: combine text and images, charts, graphs for an effective presentation (P8) summarise the purpose, data obtained and conclusions of the practical investigation (P8) correct use of appropriate scientific terminology (M8) evaluate sources of information (M9) relevance to industrial processes (D6) Production of a bibliography the at makes use of the Harvard Reference System.
PO4: Present the findings of the investigation to a suitable audience. P9: Produce a report on the investigation and make a presentation to a suitable audience. Include results and a conclusion which are clear and concise. Presentation may take the form of any of the following: PowerPoint booklet/leaflet scientific magazine article web page. Observation of presentations. Written communication for presentation. Communication skills. 27 Learners discuss to giving presentations. Order of presentations determined by lottery (P9). Audience determined by tutor/class agreement. This could include: peers tutors local community scientific community. PO4: Present the findings of the investigation to a suitable audience. P9: Produce a report on the investigation and make a presentation to a suitable audience. Include results and a conclusion are clear and concise. Presentation may take the form of any of the following: PowerPoint booklet/leaflet scientific magazine article web page. Observation of presentations. 28 Learners discuss to giving presentations. Order of presentations determined by lottery (P9).
Written communication for presentation. Communication skills. PO4: Present the findings of the investigation to a suitable audience. P9: Produce a report on the investigation and make a presentation to a suitable audience. Include results and a conclusion which are clear and concise. Presentation may take the form of any of the following: PowerPoint booklet/leaflet scientific magazine article web page. Observation of presentations. Written communication for presentation. Communication skills. 29 Learners discuss prior to giving presentations. Order of presentations determined by lottery (P9). PO4: Present the findings of the investigation to a P9: Produce a report on the investigation and make a presentation to a suitable audience. Include Final report and presentation. Analysis and manipulation of data. 30 Edit final draft of report and print for final submission.