BTEC Level 3 Applied Science – Unit 2: Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques | 46-P Workboo

BTEC Level 3 Applied Science – Unit 2: Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques | 46-Page Editable Student Workbook

Save hours of planning with this structured 46-page editable student workbook for Pearson BTEC Level 3 Applied Science – Unit 2: Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques.

Designed to support learners throughout Unit 2, this workbook covers the key practical scientific procedures, techniques and assessment criteria required across the unit.

The resource can be used alongside practical lessons, classroom teaching, assignment preparation, independent learning and revision.

UNIT 2: PRACTICAL SCIENTIFIC PROCEDURES AND TECHNIQUES

The workbook supports the four learning aims of Unit 2:

Learning Aim A – Undertake titration and colorimetry to determine the concentration of solutions

Students are supported with topics including:

• Laboratory equipment and calibration
• Accurate use of balances and volumetric equipment
• Preparation of standard solutions
• Titration
• Standardisation of solutions
• Colorimetry
• Calibration curves
• Beer-Lambert law
• Determining unknown concentrations
• Accuracy and evaluation of practical techniques

Learning Aim B – Undertake calorimetry to study cooling curves

Students develop understanding of:

• Temperature measurement
• Calorimetry
• Cooling curves
• Collecting experimental data
• Plotting and interpreting graphs
• Calculating rates of cooling
• Accuracy of practical work
• Evaluation and improvements

Learning Aim C – Undertake chromatographic techniques to identify components in mixtures

The workbook supports:

• Chromatographic techniques
• Paper chromatography
• Thin-layer chromatography
• Separation of mixtures
• Chromatograms
• Rf values
• Factors affecting separation
• Interpretation of results
• Evaluation of practical techniques

Learning Aim D – Review personal development of scientific skills for laboratory work

Students are supported to reflect on:

• Scientific practical skills
• Laboratory competencies
• Accuracy and precision
• Safe working
• Independent working
• Problem solving
• Personal development
• Areas for improvement
• Skills relevant to future scientific study and careers

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA SUPPORT

The workbook supports learners with activities linked to Unit 2 assessment criteria across Pass, Merit and Distinction levels.

PLEASE NOTE

This is an independently created educational resource and is not produced, endorsed or approved by Pearson.

Teachers should use this resource alongside the current Pearson specification, official assessment guidance and centre assessment procedures.