Unit Award Scheme

119853 EXPLORING NATURE: INSECTS

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
shown knowledge of
1	at least two examples of what insects eat	Summary sheet
2	the importance of bugs in the life cycle and food chain in the woodland	Summary sheet
demonstrated the ability to
3	look for insects in at least two of the most likely places that they would be found, eg under rocks, logs, leaf piles, bushes	Summary sheet
4	identify at least four different species of insect in the woodland using identification guides for support	Summary sheet
5	safely and carefully collect a minimum of two insects for closer observation and then return them to their habitat	Summary sheet
6	create an insect habitat, eg dead wood pile	Photograph(s)
shown knowledge of
7	what invertebrates are	Summary sheet
8	the main types of invertebrate creatures, eg insects, spiders, beetles, snails, worms, centipedes	Summary sheet
9	the fact that some invertebrates have shells or exoskeletons	Summary sheet
experienced
10	exploring the woodland and using practical techniques to look closely at different insects.	Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 25 October 2023Level - Entry Level