I have been teaching IB MYP Science and IBDP Biology for over 20 years in a variety of international schools around the world. I am an IB examiner and I mark IB Biology Extended Essays and IB Biology SL Paper 2 examinations. I have made many resources to aid teaching and learning for the IB Diploma Biology and IB MYP Science courses. Now I am sharing these resources with you.
I believe in that Science allows students to understand the world around them and take meaningful action for the future.
I have been teaching IB MYP Science and IBDP Biology for over 20 years in a variety of international schools around the world. I am an IB examiner and I mark IB Biology Extended Essays and IB Biology SL Paper 2 examinations. I have made many resources to aid teaching and learning for the IB Diploma Biology and IB MYP Science courses. Now I am sharing these resources with you.
I believe in that Science allows students to understand the world around them and take meaningful action for the future.
Created by an IB Assistant Examiner, this 12-page Lab Guide provides full instructions for completing the IB Required Practical 3 (Enzyme Experiment), with everything students need to the practice skills required for writing their Internal Assessment (IA).
IBDP Biology teachers can use this enzyme experiment guide to assign their SL and HL students the IB required practical, as it guides students through the laboratory experiment and the writing of a scientific investigation (lab report) which meets the IB Assessment Criteria: Exploration, Analysis, Evaluation, and Communication.
Skill: Experimental investigation of a factor affecting enzyme activity.
This experiment guide has everything you need for your students to be successful in their IA. No other resources are required (other than laboratory materials and equipment).
This would also be suitable for any other High School Biology curriculum with a focus on scientific investigation, such as Honors Biology or AP Biology.
Features:
Links to IB Assessment Criteria and Rubrics
Key Terms
Organised with clear subheadings (using IB Assessment Criteria)
Easy to Follow
Tips for success with IB Biology Internal Assessment
Bullet Points for clarity
Sample data tables
Clear Instructions for writing a lab report (scientific investigation)
Created by an IB Assistant Examiner, this 8-page Lab Guide provides full instructions for completing the IB Required Practical 2 (Osmolarity Experiment), with everything students need to the practice skills required for writing their Internal Assessment (IA).
IBDP Biology Teachers can use this experiment guide to assign their students the IB required practical, as it guides students through the laboratory experiment and the writing of a scientific investigation (lab report) which meets the IB Assessment Criteria: Exploration, Analysis, Evaluation, and Communication.
Skill: Estimation of osmolarity in tissues by bathing samples in hypotonic and
hypertonic solutions.
This document has everything you need for your students to be successful in their IA. No other resources are required (other than laboratory materials and equipment).
This would also be suitable for any other High School Biology curriculum with a focus on scientific investigation.
Features:
Links to IB Assessment Criteria and Rubrics
Key Terms
Organised with clear subheadings (using IB Assessment Criteria)
Easy to Follow
Tips for success with IB Biology Internal Assessment
Bullet Points for clarity
Sample data tables
Clear Instructions for writing a lab report (scientific investigation)
Created by an IB Assistant Examiner, this 7-page Guided Practice with microscopes and magnification provides full instructions for completing the IB Required Practical 1 (Using Microscopes, and Magnification Calculations). Includes sample problems to prepare your students for IB Biology Exams.
IBDP Biology Teachers can use this Guided Practice to support DP Bio SL and HL students as they:
Prepare and view microscope slides of onion cells and human cheek cells (i.e. plant and animal cells).
Solve magnification calculations using the included images with scale bars and rulers, the magnification formula, and the step-by-step problem-solving process.
Skills (from IB Biology Guide):
Use of a light microscope to investigate the structure of cells and tissues, with drawing of cells.
Calculation of the magnification of drawings, and the actual size of structures and ultrastructures shown in drawings or micrographs.
This Guided Practice has everything you need to prepare your students to be ready to answer the many magnification questions on IBDP Biology Examinations.
This would also be suitable for any other High School Biology curriculum with a focus on scientific investigation, such as AP Biology or Honors Biology.
Features:
Key Terms
Links to helpful videos
Clear subheadings and sections
Bullet Points for clarity
Printable
Ready to use
Five Practice Questions with guided steps
Useful unit conversions
Clear illustrations with rulers and scale bars
Complete Answer Key