Applied Science

Level 3 Transition Project

Welcome to the Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Applied Science.

During the next year you will complete the following units :

Principles and Applications of Science I

Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques

Science Investigative Skills

Laboratory Techniques and their Application

Physiology of Human Body Systems

Human Regulation and Reproduction

This project will focus on the first and third unit from the list. These are assessed through

Exams in January 2021. It also seeks to prepare you for the key skills and knowledge

needed for this course.

The project is split into 2 parts:

1. Unit 1: Principles and Applications of Science I

2. Unit 3: Science Investigative Skills

You will complete your work within this document and it will need to be emailed to the

College team by August 1st 2020. Please use this email address kphakey@havering-

college.ac.uk and include your name and the course you are hoping to take in

September 2020.

mailto:kphakey@havering-college.ac.ukmailto:kphakey@havering-college.ac.uk

Part 1

Unit 1: Principles and Applications of Science I

Learners cover concepts in Biology, Chemistry and Physics. You will just be focusing on

prior background knowledge required to access the content of this Unit at Level 3

(equivalent to A Levels). This part is broken into three sections:

Section 1: CHEMISTRY

Task 1: Keywords and Definitions

Please research the meanings of these words. Please do not copy and paste, try to put

them into your own words to show your understanding.

Keyword Definition

proton

neutron

electron

nucleon

Atomic number

Mass number

isotopes

cation

anion

Group on a periodic table

Period on a periodic table

Noble elements

Energy level

Electronic configuration

Ionic bonding

Covalent bonding

Metallic bonding

oxidation

reduction

mole

Task 2: Research on Chemical formulae and answer the questions below

A): Explain the differences between three types of chemical formulae: Molecular,

Empirical and Structural

Molecular Formula Empirical Formula Structural formula

Image to show example

of a molecular formula

Image to show example

of empirical formula

Image to show example

of structural formula

B): Identify and name the following four representations of Hydrogen:

H ..................................................................................

2H ..................................................................................

H2 ..................................................................................

2H2 ..................................................................................

H+ ..................................................................................

C) Research online and complete the table below on inorganic and organic

compounds, identifying their names and types.

Molecular

Formula

Empirical

Formula

Structural

Formula

Name of the

compound

Is it

inorganic

or organic?

If

inorganic,

is it an

acid, base

or salt?

Water

H2O2 H1O1

HO

Hydrogen

Peroxide

Weak Acid

H2SO4

K2O

Inorganic

NaOH

CH4

C6H6

C6H12O6

D) Explain the following chemical reaction equations in terms of their reaction types.

Basic Type Sub-Type General

(model)

Example

of

Reaction

Equation

Real

example of

Reaction

Equation

Explain what happens in

the following reactions

Decomposition Electrolysis (as

an example)

AB → A + B 2H2O → 2H2

+ O2

H2O2 → H2 +

O2

Single

Displacement

Combustion

AB + C

→ A + BC

CH4 + 2O2 →

2H2O + CO2

Acid & Metal

reaction

A + BC

→ AB + C

Metal +

Acid

→ Salt +

Hydrogen

Zn + 2HCl →

H2 + ZnCl2

Double

Displacement Neutralisation

Acid +

Alkali

→ Salt +

Water

H2SO4 +

2NaOH

→ Na2SO4 +

2H2O

Precipitation

Solution +

Soluble

salt

→

Precipitate

+ Soluble

salt

AgNO3 +

NaCl

→ AgCl +

NaNO3

Task 3: Bonding

Watch the following video about Bonding: https://youtu.be/_1T8AdiQP9Y

Complete the table below

Substance Magnesium Magnesium

chloride

Chlorine

https://youtu.be/_1T8AdiQP9Y

Chemical formula

Type of bonding

Type of structure

Appropriate

labelled diagram

of structure

Melting point

(relative not

absolute)

Ability to conduct

electricity

Solubility in water

Section 2: Biology

Task 1: Using this table and your general knowledge (you can research if you need to)

what are the main differences and similarities between the following type of cells.

Plant cell Animal cell Bacterial cell

Similarities

Differences

Examples

Task 2: Complete the table below by first identifying the cell organelles present in a

eukaryotic cell (plant cells and animal cells) and then stating their function/s.

Diagram of Cell organelle Name of organelle Function of organelle

Task 3: Watch the two videos below on specialized cells and tissues and answer the

questions.

(a) Give five examples of specialized cells – 2 specialized plant cells and three

specialized animal cells. Where are they found in the plant or in our human body and

what is their specific function?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u87QpOOkdxI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNe6RuK0FfA&vl=en

Examples of Specialized Cells

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u87QpOOkdxIhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNe6RuK0FfA&vl=en

(b) Define the term TISSUES and give examples and locations of the four main tissue types

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0ZvbPak4ck

What is a tissue?

Four Main Types of Tissues are

SECTION 3: Physics

TASK1: Watch the following videos on properties of waves and answer the questions that

follow:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0f5iYCNCnow

https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ap-physics-1/ap-mechanical-waves-and-

sound/wave-characteristics-ap/v/amplitude-period-frequency-and-wavelength-of-

periodic-waves

A)

Waves transfer ........................... without transferring .........................

In a transverse wave, movement occurs .............................. the direction of the wave

In a longitudinal wave, movement occurs .............................. the direction of the wave

Examples of longitudinal wave are ....

Examples of transvers waves are .....

Areas of Compression and rarefaction are features of ......................... waves

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0ZvbPak4ckhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0f5iYCNCnowhttps://www.khanacademy.org/science/ap-physics-1/ap-mechanical-waves-and-sound/wave-characteristics-ap/v/amplitude-period-frequency-and-wavelength-of-periodic-waveshttps://www.khanacademy.org/science/ap-physics-1/ap-mechanical-waves-and-sound/wave-characteristics-ap/v/amplitude-period-frequency-and-wavelength-of-periodic-waveshttps://www.khanacademy.org/science/ap-physics-1/ap-mechanical-waves-and-sound/wave-characteristics-ap/v/amplitude-period-frequency-and-wavelength-of-periodic-waves

In an area of compression, particles .............................

In an area of rarefaction, particles .................................

B) Use words in the box to complete the diagram, and the definitions below it. Some

words will be used more than once and some words may not be used at all:

Hertz period metres dip seconds peak wavelength

Trough crest frequency amplitude oscillation

equilibrium line

_______________ - the top of a wave

_______________ - the bottom of a wave

_______________ - the level if the wave flattened out

_______________ - a repeated action back and forth or up and down

_______________ - the number of waves that pass every second (measured in

_______________)

_______________ - the time it takes for one complete wave to pass (measured in

_______________)

_______________ - the distance along one full wave cycle (measured in _______________)

_______________ - the height of the wave above the equilibrium line

Task 2:

A) Define the following ‘Terms’ in Physics.

Terms Definitions

The Flow of Current

Voltage:

Resistance:

Force:

Work:

Stress:

Strain:

B) State the following ‘Laws’ in Physics

1. Newton’s 1st Law of Motion

2. Newton’s 2nd Law of Motion

3. Newton’s 3rd Law of Motion:

4. Hooke’s Law of Elasticity:

5. Ohm’s Law in Electricity:

Task 3:

Watch the following video on the Electromagnetic Spectrum:

https://youtu.be/JDAV8qw7F-k

Complete the table below:

Electromagnetic Radiation – Summary Sheet

Name of wave What can it pass

through?

What can it be

used for?

What are the

dangers?

Radio

Microwave

Infrared

Visible light

https://youtu.be/JDAV8qw7F-k

Ultraviolet

X-rays

Gamma rays

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Part 2

Unit 2: Science Investigative Skills

Learners cover the scientific skills required in carrying out investigations.

Task 1: Keywords and Definitions

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zh7sfcw/revision/1

Please research the meanings of these words. Please do not copy and paste, try to put

them into your own words to show your understanding. Above video should help to

improve your understanding.

Keyword Definition

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zh7sfcw/revision/1

Hypothesis

Prediction

Variable

Dependent variable

Independent variable

control

anomaly

accuracy

precision

trend

correlation

Continuous data

Random errors

Systemic errors

Task 2:Identifying variables in an experiment.

Experiment – An investigation into Independent

variable

Dependent

variable

1 How temperature of water affects the

time it takes for the potato to cook

2 How current size affects the brightness

of the bulb

3 How number of bulbs in a circuit

affects current size

4 How heart rate is affected by number

of steps you do

5 How pH of soil affects growth of cress

seeds

6 How temperature affects the growth

rate of cress seeds

7 How amount of light affects the growth

of a plant

8 Whether plastic, wood or metal cups

keep drink warmer for longer

Task3:

Watch this video on Carrying out an investigation

https://youtu.be/tK2mBsSb3uw

Use the information relayed to try and plan the following investigation:

Will the amount of yeast affect how high a loaf of bread rises ?

Identify ALL the variables and write a brief method in the box below

https://youtu.be/tK2mBsSb3uw

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