Level 2 Biology
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr O. Holmes.
Hands-on, lots of experiments, relates to human examples, local environment, genetics, cells
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 cellular processes that take place in our own human bodies, as well as in other animals and plants and also a focus on understanding how genes are inherited and how this may lead to negative situations such as inheritable disease but also the positive effect of genetic variation. The course will involve a study of our local rocky shore at North Orewa Beach where we will investigate firsthand the amount and organisation of living things and how environmental factors are affecting them. Life-long skills of literacy, numeracy and critical thinking will be interwoven into all teaching and learning to prepare for success in Level 3 courses and beyond.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Course Cost: - $25 (Workbook)
Trip: $10 - (visit to rocky shore)
Pathway
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.
External
NZQA Info
Biology 2.1 - Carry out a practical investigation in a biology context, with supervision
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Biology 2.4 - Demonstrate understanding of life processes at the cellular level
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Biology 2.5 - Demonstrate understanding of genetic variation and change
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Biology 2.6 - Investigate a pattern in an ecological community, with supervision