Unit+2+Biology

Welcome to Unit 2 Biology!

This unit explores adaptations and ecosystems, with a major focus on sustainability.

Below is the study design for this unit, it has been modified from the VCAA website. Print a copy of this in your folder so you can check off each topic as we cover it. It will be a useful document when it comes time for the exam.

EXAMS Biology has an end-of-semester exam for each Unit. It is a combination of multiple choice questions and short answer questions.

SACS There are four SACS in Unit 2. VCAA hand down guidelines as to what you are assessed on for this unit and the topic for each SAC is outlined below.

Outcome 1 SAC 1.1 - Data analysis SAC 1.2 - Practical investigation SAC 1.3 - Investigation on organism adaptations

Outcome 2 SAC 2.1 - A major field study on a local ecosystem, including a full written report based on collated data from a field trip.

Field Studies The following websites may be useful when conducting your field study LandCare Echuca Goulburn-Murray Water