L3 Biology - Full Year

A course designed for students who wish to continue to study biology in their final high school year

Course Overview

This full-year course covers 18 credits at NCEA Level 3. 2 Externally assessed achievement standards worth 9 credits and 3 internally assessed standards worth 9 credits. Students will develop an understanding of animal and plant responses to the environment; human homeostasis systems, genetics, and evolution.


The Teacher

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Erica Abelen-Freeman

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Hi All, I am a full-time teacher, wife, and mother of three adult and almost adult children. I love reading, crafts, and spending quality time with the family. We have two cats (Pickles and Smudge) and 5 dogs (Levi, Maggie, Sophie Piper and Peaches). They are Miniature American Shepherds, very cute and fluffy. I grew up near Nelson and have lived in North Canterbury now for over 25 years.

Course Details

Understand human homeostatic systems
Understand human manipulations of genetic transfer and its biological and social implications
.Understand the mechanisms behind speciation and how organisms change over time
Understand the responses of plants and animals to their external environment

Science
No prior Biology learning needed, however year 12 Biology would be a bonus
Either Microsoft Teams or Mattermost
School Year
31 Jan 2025
20 Nov 2025
English

Yes
NCEA Level 3
No
Standard No * Standard title credit value Internal/External
91602 v2 Integrate biological knowledge to develop an informed response to a socio-scientific issue 3 Internal
91604 v2 Demonstrate understanding of how an animal maintains a stable internal environment 3 Internal
91607 v2 Demonstrate understanding of human manipulations of genetic transfer and its biological implications 3 Internal
91603 v3 Demonstrate understanding of the responses of plants and animals to their external environment 5 External
91606 Demonstrate understanding of trends in human evolution 4 External
91605 Demonstrate understanding of evolutionary processes leading to speciation 4 External

Texts : SciPad L3 Biology Internal / External Text Useful text Meg Bayley “Designs of Life “ current or old text usually available in most schools

Learning Exchange

1.00 placement

OR Cost

$1976.00

2 - 22

Offered by

Akaroa Area School
Akaroa Area School

Level (NCEA)

Yes - L3

Course Dates

31 Jan 2025

till 20 Nov 2025

Duration

School Year

Taught in

English

Overall Rating

Learning Exchange

1.00 placement

OR Cost

$1976.00

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