Level 2 Biology

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms Teao

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

Recommended Prior Learning

Open Entry

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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