Level 3 Biology
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Miss J. Abernethy.
Why do plants and animals behave how they do? Want to know why this Riflebird is doing a dance?
Ever wondered how Humans ended up the way they are? and how our bodies help us to survive?
These are all questions we will explore in Level 3 Biology, including a trip to Orana Park and a chance to design your own experiments around plant and animal responses.
Recommended Prior Learning
Level 2 Biology
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.
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 3.5 - Demonstrate understanding of evolutionary processes leading to speciation
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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: 23
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.