Unit Award Scheme

113472

SOIL AND DECOMPOSITION

Level: Level Two

In successfully completing this unit, the learner will have	Evidence needed
demonstrated the ability to 1. compare two contrasting soil samples from different locations	Student completed work
2. create a mini composter	Photograph(s) and/or summary sheet
3. identify three parts of an earthworm, eg anterior, segment and clitellum	Student completed work
shown knowledge of 4. three ways in which soil is beneficial to plants and animals	Summary sheet
5. at least three ways in which compost is beneficial for growing plants	Summary sheet
6. the meaning of the terms 'decomposer' and 'tiller'	Student completed work
7. two ways in which worms aid plant life	Student completed work
8. what castings are and how they are important for plants	Student completed work
acquired an understanding of 9. how soil is formed	Summary sheet
10. what decomposition is and how it works	Summary sheet
experienced 11. examining an earthworm.	Summary sheet