L2 Biology - Full Year

NCEA L2 Biology

Course Overview

Biology in the New Zealand curriculum consists of three main strands - ecology, evolution and genetics. This course offers 18 credits at Level 2. This course is broken into three semesters - Term 1 is two internals, Term 2 and 3 both have one internal and one external.


The Teacher

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Lucy Te Moananui

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My name is Lucy Te Moananui and I live in Kaikoura. I have been teaching for 10 years, I am also a solo offshore sailor and a surfer. I am passionate about our natural living world and love teaching Science. I have a dog called Ahi and a husband called Alan.

Course Details

Carry out a practical investigation in a biological context, with supervision.
Understand adaptation of plants or animals to their way of life.
Understand life processes at the cellular level.
Understand genetic variation and change.

Sciences
Level 1 Science AS 90948 Demonstrate understanding of biological ideas relating to genetic variation: useful but not absolutely necessary.
Google, Zoom, Scipad has been recommended by students. Access to internet at school and home.
School Year
30 Jan 2025
21 Nov 2025
English

Yes
NCEA Level 2
No
Standard No * Standard title credit value Internal/External
91153 v2 Carry out a practical investigation in a biological context, with supervision. 4 Internal
91155 v2 Demonstrate understanding of adaptation of plants or animals to their way of life. 3 Internal
91160 v2 Investigate biological material at the microscopic level. 3 Internal
91156 v2 Demonstrate understanding of life processes at the cellular level. 4 External
91157 v2 Demonstrate understanding of genetic variation and change. 4 External

L2 Biology Scipad has been recommended by students Access to internet at school and home. Students will need access to microscopes and scientific equipment, plus have supervision for the practical components that are assessed.

Learning Exchange

1.00 placement

OR Cost

$1976.00

2 - 22

Offered by

Kaikoura High School
Kaikoura High School

Level (NCEA)

Yes - L2

Course Dates

30 Jan 2025

till 21 Nov 2025

Duration

School Year

Taught in

English

Overall Rating

Learning Exchange

1.00 placement

OR Cost

$1976.00

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