Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 2
Unit No:
R/616/5922
Credits:
6
Guided learning hours:
48 hours

Assessment Guidance

Portfolio of Evidence.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.

Know about the functioning of organisms.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Describe the functions of the main organs and systems in plants and animals and relate this to their structure.
  • 1.2
    Describe how the structure and function of an organ relates to the genes of the organism.

2.

Be able to classify organisms.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Use simple identification keys to classify organisms.
  • 2.2
    Identify the features of organisms from the different kingdoms.
  • 2.3
    Classify organisms using these features.

3.

Know about the relationship of organisms with their environment.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Describe the interdependence of organisms in terms of food webs.
  • 3.2
    Describe how given organisms are adapted to a particular environment.

4.

Understand the effects of human activity on the environment and how these effects can be measured.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    Describe the impact that different human activities have on ecosystems.
  • 4.2
    Describe how living and non-living indicators can be used to measure levels of pollutants.
  • 4.3
    Describe the different methods used to help reduce the impact of human activities on ecosystems.

5.

Know the factors which can affect and control human health.

Assessment Criteria

  • 5.1
    Describe the different internal and external factors that affect human health.
  • 5.2
    Identify the control mechanisms which enable the human body to maintain optimal health.