L3 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.

 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.