Key Area 1

Field techniques for biologists

In this key area, a number of sub areas will be covered. Click on the link to go straight to each section:

(a) Health and safety

(b) Sampling of wild organisms

(c) Identification and taxonomy

(d) Monitoring populations

(e) Measuring and recording animal behaviour

Downloadable and Editable Notes for Topic 2, Key Area 1

I have created a set of Topic 1 notes, the content of which is aligned to the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) curriculum. I have included Task boxes that correspond to the tasks throughout the website for this Topic.

Click the pink box below to automatically make your own copy of the notes. Students should be reminded to use additional knowledge gained from this website, class teaching and other reputable sources to supplement these core notes.

Learner Summary videos for Key Area 1 will be posted here when available. The first has been put together for Key Area 1a and 1b.

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SCHOLAR links have been included throughout the sections to signpost you to further opportunities for consolidation and learning.