Unit Award Scheme

122262 FIELD SKILLS: MEASURING PLANTS AND ANIMALS

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
acquired an understanding of
1	at least two reasons why measuring plants and animals can support good data collection in conservation	Student completed work
shown knowledge of
2	which key equipment is best used to measure a plant or animal	Summary sheet
3	the parameters they want to use to measure on the organism, eg length, height, width, changes in morphology	Summary sheet
demonstrated the ability to
4	identify the main benefits of measuring plants and animals	Summary sheet
5	make at least two sound judgements on analysing the gathered data	Summary sheet
shown knowledge of
6	at least three advantages of measuring plants and animals	Summary sheet
7	at least three limitations associated with measuring plants and animals.	Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 17 September 2024Level - Level Two