Level 3 Biology (UE Lit - R or W)
Option Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs F. Booker.
Level 3 Biology is the study of the things around us in the living world. How different species have become successful in their environment and how all livings things interact together to make the earth on which live. The course is made up of two semesters: Semester A - Plants and Animals and Semester B - Genetics and Evolution. The course includes practical investigations and a zoo trip.
Option Overview
Semester A
Internal Assessment: Practical investigation
External assessment learning: Plant and Animal Behaviour
Internal Assessment: Homeostasis
Semester B
Internal Assessment: Research a Biological Issue - Genetic Modification
External Assessment Learning: Human Evolution
Zoo Trip
Examinations for External Assessment
Recommended Prior Learning
Level 2 Biology or HOD Approval
Pathway
Scholarship Biology or Tertiary Study.
University pathways for Science, Biology, Health Science Careers, Environmental Science etc
Assessment Information
Assessment in Biology includes a variety of presentation styles - from essay writing, to a practical investigation report to a presentation such as a speech, powerpoint, video or written text.The course includes both internal and external assessments.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This option is eligible for course endorsement.
This option is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Biology 3.1 - Carry out a practical investigation in a biological context, with guidance
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Biology 3.2 - Integrate biological knowledge to develop an informed response to a socio-scientific issue
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Biology 3.3 - Demonstrate understanding of the responses of plants and animals to their external environment
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Biology 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of how an animal maintains a stable internal environment
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Biology 3.6 - Demonstrate understanding of trends in human evolution
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 19
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.
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Disclaimer
NCEA Levels 1, 2 & 3 courses will be made up of a selection of the stated standards. This will happen at the beginning of the year with the assigned teacher.