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The Scientific Investigation in DP Biology
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Virtual Think-In, 16 December 2024
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Teaching resources for Biology 2025 exams
A2.2 Evidence of endosymbiosis HL - written task
This structured extension question is in the style of the IB exam question using the "explain" command term. The activity is a chance to practice forming these more detailed answers and students can...
Teaching resources for Biology 2025 exams
A2.2 Compare cells - written task Free
This structured extension question is in the style of the IB exam questions but it has a particular emphasis on the concepts, the themes and links between them....
Teaching resources for Biology 2025 exams
A2.2 Cell structure - Planning sheet
Planning sheet for topic A2.2 Cell structure Theme A - Unity and diversity & Level of Organisation: Level 2 - Cells Useful Questions to guide learning in this topic Course content & Learning Activities...
Teaching resources for Biology 2025 exams
A2.2 Cell size - written task
This structured extension question is in the style of the IB exam questions but it has a particular emphasis on the concepts, the themes and links between them....
Topic tests for 2025 exams
C4.2 Transfers of energy & matter - topic test
This test contains the following questions: C4.2 Transfers of energy & matter topic test - IB style questions There is a set of model answers / mark scheme here: C4.2 Transfers of energy & matter -model...
Topic tests for 2025 exams
C4.2 Transfers of energy & matter -model answers
These are suggested model answers for the SL topic C4.2 Transfers of energy and matter.As model answers they don't cover all the possible options for correct responses, but they provide a very good guide...
Teaching resources for Biology 2025 exams
Systems integration (2025)
This short series of videos and quick questions introduce the concepts of system integration and control of living organisms, through levels of organisation, nervous action and the endocrine system. How...
Topic tests for 2025 exams
A1.1 Water topic test - model answers
These are suggested model answers for the A1.1 Water topic test. As model answers they don't cover all the possible options for correct responses, but they provide a very good guide for students seeking...
Topic tests for 2025 exams
A1.1 Water - topic test
This test contains the following: A1.1 Water topic test - IB style questions There is a set of model answers / mark scheme here: A1.1 Water - topic test model answersThese are model answers and include...
Teaching resources for Biology 2025 exams
Chromatography & absorption spectrum (2025)
Students investigate a simple practical method of separating photosynthetic pigments using paper chromatography or thin layer chromatography. There is an animation of chromatography and some slides which...