L2 Biology

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.

Students will learn about Genetics, Animal and plant adaptations, Cells and their functions, and perform biological investigations in different ecosystems.

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.