GCSE Science Woodland transect
Half day course available April to October
This investigation involves the use of a belt transect from a shaded area to an area with no shade in Epping Forest. Students think about how to sample the area, including the identification and observation of plants/organisms.
Students may also investigate the population size of a plant species using random sampling. They will use appropriate sampling techniques and apparatus to make and record a range of measurements accurately (to include: biotic and abiotic factors).
GCSE Science Freshwater ecosystem
Half day course available April to October
Students will investigate the relationship between different feeding levels within a pond ecosystem and whether environmental conditions affect the diversity of species found. They will use appropriate sampling techniques and apparatus to make and record a range of measurements accurately (to include: biotic and abiotic factors).
Curriculum Links
Edexcel
Core practical 8: Quadrats and transects
Links to the specification content
AQA
Biology required practical 9: Population size and sampling
OCR Gateway Science A/Twenty First Century Science B
PAG 3 Sampling techniques