© Nuffield Foundation 2032 Science in the workplace Environmental surveys

© Nuffield Foundation 2032 Reason for survey:

© Nuffield Foundation 2032 Learning outcomes Understand the importance of environmental assessments in the workplace activity of someone with scientific qualifications and skills Plan and carry out a survey of part of the school grounds using suitable equipment Present the survey results showing which plants are present alongside measurements of factors such as temperature, humidity, windspeed and light level

© Nuffield Foundation 2032 Biotic and abiotic surveys Biotic Living things (plants and animals) Abiotic Non-living factors Temperature Light Windspeed Abiotic factors affect living organisms so must be measured.

© Nuffield Foundation 2032 Biotic sampling techniques Sample measurements are taken to represent a larger area. These samples allow scientists to describe the environment. Scientists use: Quadrats Point frames Continuous line transect