L2 Biology
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs H. Wilson.
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.
This course involves study of the key concepts of Biology to enable students to choose further study pathways in this specialist area. It is a prerequisite for L3 Biology and required for entry into University and Polytechnic Course pathways.
This course will be assessed to a selection of Achievement Standards, both internal and external, with the opportunity to gain up to 21 credits at L2.
Required Prior Learning
Minimum entry requirement is 10 credits in L1 Science or if given HOD approval.
Subject Costs
Workbook $20. Field trip to Rotorua and Maungatautari (optional) $77. Education Perfect (optional) $20
Pathway
Subject Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
Total Credits Available: 19 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 11 credits.
External
NZQA Info
Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 11
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Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 5
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Assessments:
Term: 4, Week: 6
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
Assessments:
Term: 4, Week: 6