Unit Award Scheme

121478 ENERGY AND THE UNIVERSE

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have

Evidence needed

demonstrated the ability to

1carry out at least two practical investigations that demonstrate how different types of energy can be transformedSummary sheet and/or student completed work

shown knowledge of

2the key trends and patterns in the electromagnetic spectrumSummary sheet and/or student completed work

demonstrated the ability to

3give at least two examples of radio and light radio waves being used in communicationSummary sheet and/or student completed work

shown knowledge of

4at least two types of ionising radiationsSummary sheet and/or student completed work

demonstrated the ability to

5identify one application of each of the ionising radiations in the modern worldSummary sheet and/or student completed work
6describe the key benefits that using ionising radiations brings to the modern worldSummary sheet and/or student completed work
7describe at least two methods of generating electricity from different energy sourcesSummary sheet and/or student completed work
8describe the main stages involved in transferring electrical energy from a power station to homes or industrySummary sheet and/or student completed work

acquired an understanding of

9the structure of the universe and the solar systemStudent completed work

demonstrated the ability to

10identify trends and patterns in at least two pieces of quantitative data about the components in the solar system.Summary sheet and/or student completed work

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 2 July 2024Level - Level Two