Universe and Energy: BTEC L2 Applied Science Assignment

Running head: UNIVERSE AND ENERGY
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UNIVERSE AND ENERGY
Assignment brief – QCF BTEC L2 Applied Science
P2rogramme Unit number and title
BTEC L2 Diploma in Applied Science Unit 2: Energy & our Universe
Learner name Assessor name
Victoria Nasil Iala J. Nagra
Issue date Hand-in date
(At start of lesson) Date handed in
24/01/2018 07/02/2018
Assignment title 5 The Solar system and Universe
In this assessment you will have opportunities to provide evidence against the following criteria.
Indicate the page numbers where the evidence can be found.
Criteria
reference To achieve the criteria the evidence must show that
the learner is able to: Task no.
Evidence:
Page
nos./other
Completed
by learner
P9 Describe the composition of the solar system 1
P10 Identify evidence that shows how the universe is
changing 2
M5 Describe the main theory of how the universe was
formed 3
M6 Explain how the evidence shows that the universe is
changing 4
D5 Evaluate the main theory of how the universe was
formed 5
D6 Evaluate the evidence that shows how the universe is
changing 6
Learner declaration
I certify that the work submitted for this assignment is my own. I have clearly referenced any sources
used in the work. I understand that false declaration is a form of malpractice.
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Assessor declaration
I certify that to the best of my knowledge the evidence submitted for this assignment is the learner’s
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Assignment brief – BTEC L2 Applied Science
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UNIVERSE AND ENERGY
Scenario
You have recently had an interview for a new job as a physics
technician with a space research laboratory. As part of your induction
process you have been asked to show your knowledge about the
universe and the solar system. You must carry out a series of tasks to
show your knowledge and understanding.
 Task 4, 5 & 6 reports must be submitted through SafeAssign as
one WORD report with task headings.
Task 1 Complete the attached activity sheet about the solar system
Evidence you must
produce for this task Completed activity sheet (diagram and matching boxes activity)
Criteria covered by this task:
To achieve the criteria you must show that you are able to: Unit Criterion
reference
Describe the composition of the solar system 2 P9
Task 2 Complete the attached activity sheet about Red Shift and the universe
Evidence you must
produce for this task Complete the attached activity sheet (short report: approx. ½ side A4)
Criteria covered by this task:
To achieve the criteria you must show that you are able to: Unit Criterion
reference
Identify evidence that shows how the universe is changing 2 P10
Task 3 Complete the attached activity sheet about the Big Bang theory of
how the universe started
Evidence you must
produce for this task Complete the attached activity sheet (short report: ½ to 1 side A4)
Criteria covered by this task:
To achieve the criteria you must show that you are able to: Unit Criterion
reference
Describe the main theory of how the universe was formed 2 M5
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Task 4 Answer the questions on the attached activity sheet about how Red
Shift gives evidence about the changing universe
Evidence you must
produce for this task
Completed activity sheet (short report: ½ to 1 side A4)
Criteria covered by this task:
To achieve the criteria you must show that you are able to: Unit Criterion
reference
Explain how the evidence shows that the universe is changing 2 M6
Task 5 See the attached activity sheet about the main evidence for the Big
Bang explosion that occurred billions of years ago.
Evidence you must
produce for this task Report (max 1 side A4)
Criteria covered by this task:
To achieve the criteria you must show that you are able to: Unit Criterion
reference
Evaluate the main theory of how the universe was formed 2 D5
Task 6 See the attached activity sheet that gives you data about the distance
of different galaxies from Earth and the speed of the galaxies.
Evidence you must
produce for this task
Fully labelled graph and short report (½ to 1 side A4)
Criteria covered by this task:
To achieve the criteria you must show that you are able to: Unit Criterion
reference
Evaluate the evidence that shows how the universe is changing 2 D6
Sources of information http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/0/20932483
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