L3 Biology
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr S. Sheppard.
Through Biology, ākonga develop an understanding of the variation, continuity, and interconnectedness of life. They seek evidence to explain the nature of living things and interactions within and between biological systems. Understanding links between health of the environment will allow ākonga to see their importance as part of biological systems, from the level of the individual to a larger ecosystem, or our planet as a whole.
Biology study includes contemporary issues in biology, human evolution, animal behaviour and plant responses to the environment and homeostasis.
This course will be assessed to a selection of Achievement Standards, both internal and external, with students having the opportunity to gain up to 19 credits at L3. This course involves study of the key concepts of Biology to enable students to choose further study pathways in this specialist area.
Required Prior Learning
Minimum entry requirement is 11 credits in Level 2 Biology, or if given HOD approval.
Subject Costs
Workbook $25. Field trips (optional) cost TBC
Subject Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Biology 3.1 - Carry out a practical investigation in a biological context, with guidance
Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 6
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Biology 3.2 - Integrate biological knowledge to develop an informed response to a socio-scientific issue
Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 11
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Biology 3.3 - Demonstrate understanding of the responses of plants and animals to their external environment
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Biology 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of how an animal maintains a stable internal environment
Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 1
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Biology 3.6 - Demonstrate understanding of trends in human evolution
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 19
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.