Westlake Girls’ High School

Level 2 Biology

Course Description

Teacher in Charge:

Recommended Prior Learning

Subject	Level	Recommendations
9 Science	9	Open entry.
10 Science	10	Open entry.
Level 1 Science	1	Achieved grades in Year 10 Science or entry may be granted at the discretion of the HOD.
Level 1 Science Extension	1	A Merit or Excellence grade in Year 10 Science; or high Achieved grade at the discretion of the HoD.
Level 2 Biology	2	4 credits from AS90948 or from Biology-based internal assessments.
Level 3 Biology	3	Achievement of at least one Level 2 Biology External Achievement Standards.

This course will give the student the opportunity to develop their knowledge, skills and attitudes in contexts that enable them to link the biology curriculum with their experiences of the world around them. Learning experiences will increase student knowledge of the flora, fauna and the environment of Aotearoa's biosphere. Students will also gain an understanding of life processes, ecology and evolution.

The standards offered in this course may be altered at the discretion of the Head of Department.

Departments:

Science

Pathway

Level 3 Biology

Course Material Costs

SciPad External Workbook

Level 2 Biology

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