Unit Award Scheme

121997

DECAY AND THE WATER CYCLE

Level: Level One

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 plants use for photosynthesis	Summary sheet
2. the main types of decomposers that cause decay	Summary sheet
3. the main reasons why the water cycle is important	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 the main reasons why fruit and vegetables rot	Student completed work
7. draw a simple carbon cycle showing carbon dioxide being released by respiration, the decay of plant matter and carbon dioxide being taken 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

Approved 30 Aug 2024

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