Level 2 Biology 2025
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Bev Pantry.
Level 2 Biology is a course that encompasses content knowledge and learning practical skills. It includes theoretical knowledge on cells and genetics, as well as carrying out and interpreting an ecological community investigation. An optional internal assessment on using the microscope will be available. Additionally, students will be able to learn to critically examine the validity of biological information presented to the public. This course leads to Level 3 Biology.
View Level 2 Biology video here
Recommended Prior Learning
Level 1 Science, or at the discretion of the Head of Department for Sciences.
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 2.2 - Analyse the biological validity of information presented to the public
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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 2.8 - Investigate biological material at the microscopic level
Course Videos
Disclaimer
- Availability of all courses is subject to student numbers and staffing
- Some courses will not be available if numbers are too small
- Some classes may be combined by Year level (e.g. Year 11 and 12 in one class) if numbers do not make separate classes viable
- It may not be possible to accommodate all choices and combinations of subjects
- Parents/Caregivers and students need to satisfy themselves that a chosen course meets the student’s goals for the following year and beyond