Unit Award Scheme

75410 INTRODUCTION TO ROCKY SHORE SPECIES INDENTIFICATION

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
acquired an understanding of
1	at least two factors that affect the distribution of species on a rocky shore	Student completed work
2	at least five of the main animal groups found on a rocky shore, eg cnidaria, molluscs, crustaceans, echinoderms and vertebrates	Student completed work
3	the three seawood groups found on a rocky shore	Student completed work
demonstrated the ability to
4	distinguish between a snakelocks and a beadlet sea anemone	Student completed work
5	distinguish between a common blenny and a rock goby	Student completed work
6	distinguish between a dogwelk and a common periwinkle	Student completed work
7	distinguish between three different species of crab	Student completed work
8	use a seashore identification key to verify correct identification	Summary sheet
9	determine the time of low tide on a particular beach on a certain date	Summary sheet
experienced
10	identifying at least three species of seaweed in the wild	Summary sheet
11	identifying at least three species of rocky shore animal in the wild.	Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 26 May 2016Level - Entry Level