Unit Award Scheme
119469 ENTOMOLOGY: RAISING BUTTERFLIES IN AN INDOOR HABITAT
In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have | Evidence needed | |
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demonstrated the ability to | ||
| 1 | maintain suitable indoor conditions for the caterpillars to feed, moult and pupate | Summary sheet |
| 2 | successfully transfer the chrysalides into an indoor butterfly habitat | Summary sheet |
| 3 | remove the excess silk and frass from the chrysalides | Summary sheet |
| 4 | maintain a suitable indoor butterfly habitat, eg sufficient food, appropriate temperature, for the emerged butterflies until the time for release | Summary sheet |
shown knowledge of | ||
| 5 | the life cycle of a butterfly | Summary sheet |
| 6 | the behaviour of caterpillars in an indoor habitat, eg in relation to feeding, moulting, pupating | Summary sheet |
| 7 | feeding habits and suitable food sources for newly emerged butterflies | Summary sheet |
| 8 | suitable conditions for releasing butterflies outdoors | Summary sheet |
experienced | ||
| 9 | observing caterpillar and butterfly behaviour in an indoor habitat | Summary sheet |
| 10 | releasing butterflies into a suitable outdoor habitat | Summary sheet |
| 11 | observing butterfly behaviour in an outdoor habitat. | Summary sheet |
All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet
Approved 17 August 2023Level - Entry Level