DEADLINE for theories

1st deadline for theories coursework is 21st January

I will mark the work and return it to you on Tuesday via Mr Taylor or Mr Snell

2nd deadline for theories coursework is 28th January- this is for the improvements following the recommendations made after the 1st marking.


you should have already produced the work for task 1 as I set this for your winter homework over the holiday. If you email work to me before the 1st deadline I can get back to you with any changes much sooner.

Theories assignment- task 1

Task 1

•Select an appropriate Scientific Theory.

•Carry out individual research into your chosen theory using books, TV and the Internet. Take notes from your research information, taking care not to copy directly from the information.

•Identify the six stages in the development of your chosen theory.

•Describe how any data was collected and analysed to test the theory.

•Make a power point presentation about the development of your chosen theory. You should use no more than 10 slides maximum. Include references of relevant research in the last slide.

•Reference the work fully using the Harvard method

Add additional slides to:

•state if your theory fits the standard pattern of development of theories in general

•Highlight the questions raised in the Q/A session and outline your responses.

On completion of this task you will have achieved P1

Theories to choose from for Theories assignment

•Atomic theory

•Big bang theory

•Germ theory of disease

•Cell theory

•Theory of evolution

•Plate tectonic theory

•Theory of gravity

•Theory of general relativity

•String theory

•Quantum mechanical theory

Development of a theory

 

1.Observe & question

2.Hypothesis (a prediction about what you think will happen)

3.Carry out an experiment

4.Share findings from experiment with others- make general & definite statements (predication) supported by your experiment

5.Others repeat your experiment and have the same results (verification)

6.Produce your theory

7.Your theory is now ready for further experimentation to increase reliability.

useful websites for research for merit & distinction

http://www.sciencelab.com/msdsList.php
http://www.zohardalia.com/Media/Uploads/LABS_L_-_MSDS.pdf
http://www.hse.gov.uk/coshh/
http://www.hse.gov.uk/coshh/basics.htm
http://www.cleapss.org.uk/
http://www.youtube.com/user/CLEAPSS
http://www.rsc.org/Education/EiC/issues/2011September/cleapsshazardsymbols.asp
http://www.fda.gov/downloads/ICECI/EnforcementActions/BioresearchMonitoring/ucm133748.pdf
http://www.mhra.gov.uk/home/groups/is-insp/documents/websiteresources/con099847.pdf
http://www.unodc.org/documents/scientific/st-nar-25.pdf

task 2-merit & distinction essay

You are to take the role of a scientific journalist who has been given the task of writing a report for a national newspaper following accidents and allegations the health and safety are not being taken seriously in Britain’s scientific workplaces. Submit an essay report that explains HOW & WHY safe working practices in a laboratory are regulated.

Include:

Using your A3 research sheets from the lesson

•CLEAPSS hazcards

•Manufacturer’s data sheets

•MSDS (material safety data sheet)

•Good laboratory practice eg quality standards, UKAS BS 17025, BS EN ISO 9001

•Risk Assessments

•COSHH regulations (register)

•HSE inspectors

•UKAS assessments

•Other relevant regulation/legislation that we have covered

If you explain how – merit, if you go on to explain why – distinction

To achieve these criteria, attention should be paid to applying the most up to- date regulations in all working practices in today’s scientific environments

What you need to bring in Monday!

Remember to bring in the stuff below on the 10th!

- safety signs poster
-posters about legislation
-posters about when legislation is not followed (e.g. SARS, MRSA and foot & mouth)
-essary report that explains how & why safe working practices in a lab are regulated (e.g. COSHH, CLEAPPS)

If you have not given in your risk assessments and 'what not to do lab' image- then bring these in aswell

These are all the things you need for the health & safety assignment

If you have any outstanding assignments (LIMS or lab design) these must be brought in aswell.

After the deadline date we will have 2 weeks to make improvements to all the assignments for unit 2, so bring all the things you have been working on in your own time to improve your work and anything you want to add to your work.