3BIOL

Level 3 Biology

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr O. Holmes.

Hands-on, lots of experiments, study the human body, genetics, human evolution, how organisms respond to environment at the zoo

This course involves hands-on learning, practical investigations and real-life applications of key biological concepts. There will be a focus on looking at the animal and plant behaviours with a variety of different experiments with insects, molluscs, seedlings and mature plants. In order to develop an understanding of processes that drive evolution we will look at the evolution of humans and how through on-going discovery this field is constantly changing. Human Evolution can lead to a better understanding of the physical aspects behind whakapapa. We can explore human evolution as well as animal and plant behaviour by visiting the zoo and looking at monkeys and apes as well as taking part in an immersive workshop. Our internal assessment components will involve looking at how the human body functions and communicates internally with a focus on regulating blood sugar and the effect of diabetes (an important issue in Aotearoa society). Students will be coached through the skills needed to access scientific information they are exposed to and be able to develop an informed opinion on a biological issue in our society that has meaning to them.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Course Cost: - $25 (Workbook)
Trip Cost - $25 (Zoo Trip)

Career Pathways

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

This course is eligible for subject endorsement.

This course is approved for University Entrance.

Total Credits Available: 15
Internal Assessed Credits: 6
External Assessed Credits: 9
Optional Credits Available: 3
Optional Internal Assessed Credits: 3
Optional External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91603 v3
NZQA Info

Biology 3.3 - Demonstrate understanding of the responses of plants and animals to their external environment


Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 5r,5w *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91604 v2
NZQA Info

Biology 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of how an animal maintains a stable internal environment


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 3r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91606 v2
NZQA Info

Biology 3.6 - Demonstrate understanding of trends in human evolution


Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r,4w *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91607 v2
NZQA Info

Biology 3.7 - Demonstrate understanding of human manipulations of genetic transfer and its biological implications


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 3r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 15
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 15
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Optional Assessments

This course offers the following optional standards, which will be agreed upon in consultation with your teacher.

Optional Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91602 v2
NZQA Info

Biology 3.2 - Integrate biological knowledge to develop an informed response to a socio-scientific issue


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 3r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 3
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 3
Total Numeracy Credits: 0