Unit Award Scheme

116518 DECAY AND THE WATER CYCLE

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
shown knowledge of
1	the fact that living organisms decay and release carbon dioxide that is used by plants for photosynthesis	Summary sheet
2	the main types of decomposers that cause decay	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
3	the importance of the water cycle	Summary sheet
demonstrated the ability to
4	give the word equation for respiration	Student completed work
5	give the word equation for photosynthesis	Student completed work
6	describe why fruit and vegetables rot	Student completed work
7	draw a simple carbon cycle showing carbon dioxide being released by respiration and the decay of plant matter and carbon dioxide being taken in by photosynthesis	Student completed work
8	draw the water cycle and label the processes of evaporation, condensation and precipitation	Student completed work
experienced
9	watching a time-lapse video of fruit and vegetables decaying.	Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 3 November 2021Level - Level One