Homework Task This task is to be completed
Homework Task This task is to be completed over the summer. It must be brought with you to your first Applied Science lesson in September. It will form the first part of your unit 1 coursework portfolio. You are going to be finding out about the use of science in your local area. You need to consider a range of different companies and organisations that either make / sell a scientific product (e. g. Farnell in One electronics company, Rhodia chemical company, Tong garden centre) or provide a scientific service (e. g. a local health centre). See the list below for more ideas. You will produce a report explaining: • An introduction of why science is important in a range of organisations • What range of companies are there in the local area that use science? • How do they use science? • What type of science do they use? • What do the companies do / make? • Where are they located and why are these locations good? • How did you find your information? You need to include a list of references of the sources of information you used (e. g. going to the company, speaking to staff there, yellow pages, internet, walking around the local area). You will be assessed on your research skills so you must use a range of different types of resources. • A conclusion Work must be typed and saved (preferably on a memory stick), parts of the report can be in a table format. Include any photos you take on any visits or photos from the internet (make sure these are referenced). Chemical factory, cement works, pesticides and herbicides manufacturer, quarry, brewery, petrol, food manufacturer, bakery, dye stuffs, plastic factory, pharmaceuticals, paint manufacturer, garden centre, electronics, steel works, healthcare, animal welfare, vets, science museums, opticians, colleges, photography, energy supplier, dentist, conservation / environment projects, water treatment, pharmacies, universities, hospitals, food distributors
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