NCEA Level 2 Biology
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs H. McKoy.
Biology
Students will investigate living organisms, their environment and biological processes. They will be able to demonstrate a range of technical skills; show ability to observe, measure, collect data and to process it via one compulsory field trip and in class investigations, and acquire a working knowledge of the basic concepts of biology.
Subject Overview
Term 1
Week 1 Classification unit
Week 2 Preparation for Rocky Shore 2.6
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5 2.6 Rocky Shore field trip (Fri 6th Mar)
Week 6 Complete and assess 2.6
Week 7 2.4 Cell unit
Week 8
Week 9
Week 10
Week 11
Term 2
Week 1
Week 2 2.1 Peroxidase assessment (timing depends on class)
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5
Week 6
Week 7 Complete and assess 2.4
Week 8 2.3 Animal Adaptations.
Week 9
Week 10 Complete and assess 2.3
Term 3
Week 1 2.7 Gene expression
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5 2.5 Genetic Variation
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8 PRACTICE EXAMS (2.4, 2.7 assessed).
Week 9
Week 10
Term 4
Week 1
Week 2 Complete and assess 2.5
Week 3 Revision
Week 4 Exam leave
Prior Learning
Prerequisite: A pass in the 11SCI or 11SCE end-of-year examination and a Merit in the end-of-topic test for the Genetics unit.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Field trip $10; Homework Resource Manuals $35 (approx.)
Pathway
Biology is a core subject for any medical, environmental science, agricultural or horticultural based careers. It would also be an advantage for teacher, biochemical engineering or managerial degrees.
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 2.3 - Demonstrate understanding of adaptation of plants or animals to their way of life
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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
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Biology 2.7 - Demonstrate understanding of gene expression
Disclaimer
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