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The document maps each required practical activity (RPA) to the specific apparatus and techniques students must use, including notes on separate science versus combined science and counts by subject. 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By carrying out carefully considered practical work, students will enhance their investigative thinking, improve their mastery of techniques and consolidate their understanding of key scientific concepts.\u003Cbr>This document shows how each required practical activity (RPA) meets the specific elements of the relevant apparatus and techniques that each student must use. A student who has completed all of the practicals will have had the opportunity to experience all of the apparatus and techniques required for the specification. Opportunities for developing mathematical skills and working scientifically skills have also been signposted as MS and WS, respectively, on the table.\u003Cbr>Our RPAs are deliberately familiar, using apparatus and materials that are readily available inmost schools. This summary shows possible aims and learning outcomes for each of the RPAs and for convenience we have included our Entry Level Certificate (ELC) practical assignments too. All are grouped, for convenience, either as biology, chemistry or physics.\u003Cbr>Please note:\u003Cbr>􀁸 where a required practical is listed that is for a separate science only and not for the combined science specifications, it will be indicated, eg physics only\u003Cbr>􀁸 there are 10 required practical activities for biology, includingthe three needed for the standalone GCSE Biology qualification\u003Cbr>􀁸 there are 8 required practical activities for chemistry, including the two needed for the standalone GCSE Chemistry qualification\u003Cbr>􀁸 there are 10 required practical activities for physics, includingthe two needed for the standalone GCSE Physics qualification.\u003Cbr>Non confidential 1 of 12 |\n\nMaking the most of your practical work Biology required practical activities  \n\n| Practical activities as described in specification | Spec ref. | Possible aims and learning outcomes |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Microscopy\u003Cbr>Use a light microscope to observe, draw and label a selection of plant and animal cells. A magnification scale must be included. | Biology 4.1.1.5 Trilogy 4.1.1.5 Synergy 4.1.3.2 ELC component 1 | Aim: How big are cells? Are all cells the same size?\u003Cbr>Student is able to:\u003Cbr>􀁸 prepare slides of plant and animal cells and describe the procedure\u003Cbr>􀁸 correctly use a microscope to observe cells under different magnifications\u003Cbr>􀁸 make a clear drawing of a cell as observed under the microscope\u003Cbr>􀁸 calculate the magnification of a simple cell drawing\u003Cbr>􀁸 use a microscope with graticule to measure cells and calculate their real size (extension) . |\n| Microbiology\u003Cbr>Investigate the effect of antiseptics or antibiotics on bacterial growth using agar plates and measuring zones of inhibition. | Biology only 4.1.1.6\u003Cbr>ELC component 3, outcome 7 | Aim: How do disinfectants or antibiotics effect the growth of bacteria?\u003Cbr>Student is able to:\u003Cbr>􀁸 plan and carry out a safe investigation into the effect of disinfectants or antibiotics on bacterial growth\u003Cbr>􀁸 calculate the cross-sectional areas of clear zones around disinfectant/ antibiotic discs using\u003Cbr>􀁸 present and analyse results. |\n\nNon-confidential 2 of 12  \n\n| Osmosis\u003Cbr>Investigate the effect of a range of concentrations of salt or sugar solutions on the mass of plant tissue. | Biology\u003Cbr>4.1.3.2\u003Cbr>Trilogy\u003Cbr>4.1.3.2\u003Cbr>Synergy\u003Cbr>4.1.3.3 | Aim: How does the concentration of a solution affect the size of potato chips?\u003Cbr>Student is able to:\u003Cbr>􀁸 suggest a hypothesis to explain changes in mass of potato chip\u003Cbr>􀁸 plan a procedure that provides evidence of changes in the size of potato chips when the concentration of solution changes\u003Cbr>􀁸 identify and control variables\u003Cbr>􀁸 read measurements off a scale and record in a table\u003Cbr>􀁸 make sufficient precise measurements. |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Enzymes\u003Cbr>Investigate the effect of pH ","cbCaivRegwxjTkxe","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaivRegwxjTkxe","pdf",352689,12,"English","# Practical work overview\n# Making the most of your practical work - Biology required practical activities\n## Microscopy\n## Microbiology\n## Osmosis\n## Enzymes\n## Food Tests\n## Photosynthesis","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of practical work in these GCSE science specifications?\",\"answer\":\"Practical work is positioned at the heart of each GCSE science specification to strengthen investigative thinking, improve technique mastery, and consolidate key scientific understanding.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the document link required practical activities (RPAs) to what students must do?\",\"answer\":\"It specifies how each required practical activity meets the elements of the relevant apparatus and techniques, so students experience all required apparatus and techniques when completing the practicals.\"},{\"question\":\"What kinds of biology required practical activities are included?\",\"answer\":\"The biology required practical activities listed include microscopy, microbiology, osmosis, enzymes, food tests, and photosynthesis, each with aims and student learning outcomes.\"}]","Making the most of your practical work - Biology required practical activities | PDF",1792468613]