Level 2 Biology

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms Teao

Recommended Prior Learning

Open Entry

Some of the activities involved in this course are:

1)Design and carry out a practical investigation to make valid discussions
2)Visit the zoo and closely observe their chosen animals and know more about them from their Education specialists
3)Visit the Hunua ranges to have a greater understanding of the Kokako conservation program

Course Overview

Semester 1
Two internal standards:
1. Practical investigation
2. Understanding of adaptations of plants or animals to their way of life

Semester 2
Two internal standards:
1. Using a microscope to investigate a biological material
2. Investigate a pattern in an ecological environment.

Pathway

Level 3 Biology

Credit Information

This course is eligible for subject endorsement.

Assessment	Level	Internal or External	Credits	L1 Literacy Credits	UE Literacy Credits	Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91153 v2 Biology 2.1 - Carry out a practical investigation in a biology context, with supervision Assessments: Term: 2020-08-31, Week: 2020-08-31	2	I	4			Y
A.S. 91155 v2 Biology 2.3 - Demonstrate understanding of adaptation of plants or animals to their way of life Assessments: Term: 2020-08-31, Week: 2020-08-31	2	I	3	Y
A.S. 91156 v2 Biology 2.4 - Demonstrate understanding of life processes at the cellular level Assessments: Term: null, Week: null	2	E	4	Y	4w
A.S. 91158 v2 Biology 2.6 - Investigate a pattern in an ecological community, with supervision Assessments: Term: 2020-08-31, Week: 2020-08-31	2	I	4	Y
A.S. 91159 v2 Biology 2.7 - Demonstrate understanding of gene expression	2	E	4	Y
Total Credits			19	15	4	4

Total Credits Available: 19 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 11 credits.

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