Report+on+a+biological+issue

This in an internally assessed standard and is worth 3 credits

This standard requires the students to investigate a chosen current contemporary issue in New Zealand. You will be required to evaluate two sides of an argument and reach scientific conclusions based on the validity of information. You will then need to take a position on the issue and recommend a plan of action.


 * **Achievement** || **Achievement with Merit** || **Achievement with Excellence** ||
 * Report on a biological issue. || Report in depth on a biological issue. || Report comprehensively on a biological issue. ||

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