Nature's Mysteries revealed - Biology
Courses Description
Head of Pathway: Ms L. Neveling.
Are you curious about the world around you? In this course, you'll become a real-life biologist, investigating the mysteries of the natural world.
In this course you will learn how to think critically, solve problems, and do practical experiments. You'll get hands-on with nature and learn how everything in the world is connected.
You will like this course if you are interested in biology and enjoy conducting experiments, collecting data, and analysing your findings. Discover how plants and animals adapt to survive, and explore the delicate balance of ecosystems. Get ready to roll up your sleeves, get your hands dirty, and uncover the secrets of life!
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
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Biology 2.1 - Carry out a practical investigation in a biology context, with supervision
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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
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Biology 3.1 - Carry out a practical investigation in a biological context, with guidance
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Biology 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of how an animal maintains a stable internal environment
Disclaimer
The standards offered are correct at the time of writing. These are subject to change depending on student selections.
We endeavour to run all courses but are subject to minimise class sizes. Maximum class sizes apply. Once a course is full alternative selections are needed.
Course context or content may change by the start of the year.
Once a student makes their selections and confirms these, any changes must be accompanied by a letter of support from Whanau and are subject to available spaces in courses.
All Junior Bilingual students must select the literacy and numeracy modules in the language of their pathway each trimester and one other integrated language module (3 out of 4 of their modules must be bilingual).
All senior Bilingual students must take all modules available in the language of their pathway.