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CCEA Specification inSpace Science Technology:Level 2 Certificate (QCF)

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CCEA Certificate in Space Science Technology Level 2 (QCF) – Portfolio Tracking Booklet

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Contents

1 Tracking your Progress 31.1 How to use this information pack 3

2 Units2.1 Unit 1 4

2.2 Unit 2 6

2.3 Unit 3 9

2.4 Unit 4 10

2.5 Unit 5 12

2.6 Unit 6 14

2.7 Unit 7 16

2.8 Unit 8 17

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1.1 How to use this information pack

Below is an example of how the pack should be completed. Use the columns as shown to write down what evidence you have put in your portfolio and to show your Tutor and the Moderators where it can be found. The individual pieces of work in your portfolio should be signed and dated by yourself and your Tutor or an independent witness. Your Tutor will make sure you are completing your pack correctly.



2.1 Unit 1: Human Space FlightLearning Outcomes Assessment Criteria Evidence Page

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1. Understand the story of human space flight past, present and future

1.1 Identify key milestones and present a timeline associated with human spaceflight

1.2 Give examples of 3 vertebrates and invertebrates that have been sent into space and the reasons they were selected for space travel

1.3 Explain the important role of the International Space Station in furthering our knowledge of the space environment or microgravity

1.4 Investigate the future role that space will play in commercial activities such as space tourism and how this may transpire

1.5 Identify three applications of human spaceflight technology transfer or ‘spin-off’ in non-space activities and their impact on



society

Learning Outcomes Assessment Criteria Evidence Page Reference

2. Understand homeostatis and the human condition

2.1 Develop a healthy living plan, including fitness regime, food and nutritional requirements for the human body as part of a simulated astronaut training programme

2.2 Create a healthy living package for self to better understand the importance of exercise, food and nutrition to maintain a healthy body

2.3 Explain the consequences of poor diet and little exercise



2.2 Unit 2: Mapping with a GISLearning Outcomes Assessment Criteria Evidence Page

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1. Understand the general concepts behind maps and map making

1.1 Investigate how maps are flat representations of curved surfaces

1.2 Show that maps are drawn to scale and represent real landscapes

1.3 Distinguish between maps of large medium and small scales

1.4 Compare topographic, thematic and cadastral maps

1.5 Investigate the principle of cartographic generalisation




2. Understand how maps are drawn

2.1 Recognise three common map projections and understand the advantages and disadvantages of each

2.2 Investigate how a map can be drawn by survey or derived from remotely sensed data

2.3 Compare the advantages and disadvantages of maps produced by a national mapping agency and a collaborative digital mapping initiative

2.4 Add information to a collaborative digital map to improve its quality and then save it for other users

3. Understand the key concepts behind geographical information systems (GIS)

3.1 Describe the term GIS and the concept that underpins it

3.2 Explain some of the applications of a GIS

3.3 Show how different maps and orthophotography can be displayed and navigated within a



GIS

3.4 Demonstrate how thematic maps can be viewed within a GIS


4 Be able to use GIS to display information

4.1 Upload two different types of spatial information to a GIS

4.2 Use a GIS to create and display a thematic map for a purpose with an audience in mind

4.3 Make conclusions based on an analysis of thematic mapping data

4.4 Describe the advantages of displaying spatial information such as that on a thematic map, using a GIS



2.3 Unit 3: Technology Impact on SocietyLearning Outcomes Assessment Criteria Evidence Page

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1. Understand the consequences of artificial lighting in society

1.1Identify three purposes for artificial lighting and illustrate the advantages and disadvantages of each

1.2Suggest how the negative impact of artificial lighting can be reduced

1.3Carry out an audit of artificial lighting used in their local area and find a suitable way to present findings and conclusions to a local government audience

1.4Research the aims and objectives of an organisation committed to dark skies

2. Understand the potential consequences of using space science and location-aware technologies

2.1 Investigate the arguments for and against the use of GPS-enabled devices

2.2 Investigate the arguments for and against the use of cloud computing



2.3 Explore the advantages and disadvantages of using satellite technologies for security and surveillance

2.4 Explore the advantages and disadvantages of future development in space exploration or human spaceflight

2.4 Unit 4: Distant Light in the UniverseLearning Outcomes Assessment Criteria Evidence Page

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1. Understand that stars are different colours and sizes

1.1 Explain how the work of 3 astronomers from the past has developed our scientific or mathematics knowledge through the study of the cosmos

1.2 Identify and navigate to specific stars and constellations of the night sky

1.3 Give a credible account of why stars are different colours and sizes



2. Understand that starlight can be used to gain knowledge about stars

2.1 Develop a testable hypothesis through practical investigation using light sources and other appropriate resources to show how starlight provides information about stars

2.2 Relate results to a real world application


3. Be able to use the light spectrum to analyse starlight

3.1 Devise an experiment to split light and relate experimental outcomes to real observational data

3.2 Use research techniques to collect archive or live data pertaining to stellar spectra

3.3 Use findings to help explain stellar spectral classification



4. Understand the life cycle of a star

4.1 Effectively present a model of the life cycle of a star

5. Be able to use appropriate units to measure scale in the universe

5.1 Explain the scientific notation that is used to express the size and scale of the universe and convert examples of appropriate numbers into standard form



2.5 Unit 5: Composite Technologies and the Aerospace IndustryLearning Outcomes Assessment Criteria Evidence Page

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1. Be able to define what a composite is

1.1 Give a clear and concise definition of what is a composite

1.2 Give six examples of natural and man-made composites i.e. three of each and explain what makes each of them a composite

2. Understand the rationale for using composites

2.1 Demonstrate why specific composites are used in their respective applications

2.2 Give two examples of the difficulties faced in creating composites

3. Be able to illustrate everyday examples of composites

3.1 Demonstrate how society has benefited from the development of composites

3.2 Explain why under certain circumstances composites should not be used and give two examples




4. Understand the implications of using composites in design

4.1 Design a model airplane/rocket

4.2 Modify the design to find out how performance is affected

4.3 Give a report of findings with recommendations on how design could be improved

5. Understand the role of composites in the Aerospace industry.

5.1 Describe how the composite sector is vital to a range of companies within the Aerospace industry



6. Understand how the Aerospace industry is impacting the local and global economies

6.1 Investigate how local companies involved in the Aerospace industry are developing and investing in space science technologies

2.6 Unit 6: Location Aware ComputingLearning Outcomes Assessment Criteria Evidence Page

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1. Understand how a located media experience works

1.1 Show how GPS-enabled devices can use satellites to provide feedback on a user’s location

1.2 Investigate how geo-referenced information can be programmed to appear on a hand-held computer and triggered by the user’s location



2. Be able to use digital recording software

2.1 Use a digital sound recording program to input voice and sound effects and/or copyright-free music

2.2 Edit the digital sound file(s) created in 2.1 and provide a description of the modifications

2.3 Apply at least three filters to improve the quality of the sound file and provide a description of the modifications

2.4 Export the sound file in an appropriate format to retain quality while reducing file size and retaining compatibility




3. Be able to create a located media experience with an audience in mind

3.1 Create a located media experience using appropriate software by

importing a sound file(s) geolocating the file(s) saving the completed experience

3.2 Explain how the located media might be experienced by a user using a GPS-enabled device



2.7 Unit 7: Using Satellite DataLearning Outcomes Assessment Criteria Evidence Page

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1. Understand the role of earth observation satellites in monitoring our fragile world

1.1Explain the acronym GMES and the importance of Earth Observation for the future development of European and global society

1.2 Explain how satellite data can help us to develop future city infrastructure

2 Understand how satellite technology is used to warn of potential threats from space

2.1 Research the potential threats to Earth from Space and effectively demonstrate how these have impacted upon Earth in the past

2.2 Provide a detailed account on how the data from satellite technologies can warn humanity of two potential threats from Space

2.3 Explain the possible measures



that can be taken to prevent or reduce threat and impact on the environment and society

2.8 Unit 8: Remote Sensing of Earth and SpaceLearning Outcomes Assessment Criteria Evidence Page

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1. Understand the general concepts behind remote sensing of the earth, and its potential value

1.1 Describe how satellites are used to sense, store and transmit information about the earth's surface back to users on the earth

1.2 Investigate the uses and value of remote sensing of the earth



2. Understand the general concepts behind remote sensing of the objects in space other than the earth, and its potential value

2.1 Investigate the reasons for remote sensing of objects in space, other than the earth

2.2 Investigate how remote sensing can be used to observe objects in space, other than the earth


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