IB Biology HL
Mr. Allen
IB HL Curriculum
• Theory
• Practical Work
180 hours
60 hours
• Internal Assessments
• External Assessments
Theory
(Core)
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Topic 1: Statistical Analysis
Topic 2 : Cells
Topic 3 : The Chemistry of Life
Topic 4 : Genetics
Topic 5 : Ecology and Evolution
Topic 6 : Human Health and Physiology
Theory
(Additional Higher Level (AHL))
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Topic 7: Nucleic Acids & Proteins
Topic 8: Cell Respiration & Photosynthesis
Topic 9: Plant Science
Topic 10: Genetics
Topic 11: Human Health & Physiology
Theory
(Options – only two of the following)
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Option D: Evolution
Option E: Neurobiology & behaviour
Option F: Microbes & recombination
Option G: Ecology & sustainability
Option H: Human physiology
Practical Work
• The Practical Scheme Of Work (PSOW)
acts to summarize the investigations
carried out by the student
Criteria
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Design
Data Collection and Processing
Conclusion and Evaluation
Manipulative Skills
Personal Skills (only Group 4)
x2 = 12
x2 = 12
x2 = 12
x1 = 6
x1 = 6
25%
25%
25%
12.5%
12.5%
• Each of the criteria will have three aspects.
Each aspect will have a mark of: complete (2),
partially (1), or not at all (0).
Internal Assessment
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Tests
Quizzes
ICAs
THAs
Homework
External Assessment
• Paper 1
• Paper 2
• Paper 3
20%
36%
20%
• Labs
24%
1 hour
2.25 hours
1.25 hours
Paper 1
• 40 multiple choice questions
– 20 core
– 20 AHL
Paper 2
• Section A:
• One data-based question and several short
answer questions on the core and the AHL
• Section B:
• Two extended-response questions on the core and
AHL
• You will choose two from a choice of four
Paper 3
• Several short-answer questions and one
extended-response question in each of the
two options studied
Aims
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Provide opportunities for scientific study and creativity within a global context that
will stimulate and challenge students
Provide a body of knowledge, methods and techniques that characterize science
and technology
Enable students to apply and use a a body of knowledge, methods and techniques
that characterize science and technology
Develop an ability to analyse, evaluate and synthesize scientific information
Engender an awareness of the need for, and the value of, effective collaboration
and communication during scientific activities
Develop experimental and investigative scientific skills
Develop and apply the students’ information and communication technology skills
in the study of science
Raise awareness of the moral, ethical, social, economic and environmental
implications of using science and technology
Develop an appreciation of the possibilities and limitations associated with science
and scientists
Encourage an understanding of the relationships between scientific disciplines and
the overarching nature of the scientific method
Objectives
1. Demonstrate an understanding of:
a. Scientific facts and concepts
b. Scientific methods and techniques
c. Scientific terminology
d. Methods of presenting scientific
information
(define, draw, label, list, measure, state)
2. Apply and use:
a. Scientific facts and concepts
b. Scientific methods and techniques
c. Scientific terminology to communicate
effectively
d. Appropriate methods to present
scientific information.
(annotate, apply, calculate, describe,
distinguish, estimate, identify, outline)
3. Construct, analyse and evaluate:
a. hypotheses, research questions and
predictions
b. scientific methods and techniques
c. scientific explanations.
(analyse, comment, compare, construct,
deduce, derive, design, determine,
discuss, evaluate, explain, predict, show,
sketch, solve, suggest)
4. Demonstrate the personal skills of
cooperation, perseverance and
responsibility appropriate for
effective scientific investigation and
problem solving.
5. Demonstrate the manipulative skills
necessary to carry out scientific
investigations with precision and safety.
The Universe According to IB
As an IB student you are expected to be
mature, dedicated, autonomous, thinkers
whose work ethic is beyond reproach. You
will also be expected to follow in the
principles of the “YOYO” methodology of
instruction. All of the qualities listed above
will be necessary to be successful in this
class and the IB curriculum.
Good Luck