SUBJECT: IB Biology
Week
1
2
3
4
5
September – December 2014
Learning objectives
Ecology Option: G1-3
Review of abiotic and biotic factors
To understand and describe various
methods of sampling
To understand the niche concept, discuss
fundamental and realized niches
Define biomass and describe one method to
measure biomass
Explain primary and secondary succession
Distinguish between biomes and biosphere
Discuss characteristics of six major biomes
Calculations of Simpson Diversity Index
Discuss the effect of alien species with
named examples
Outline an example of biological control
Define biomagnification and explain its
causes and consequences
Outline the effects of UVradiation, CFCs
and ozone on living organisms
YEAR GROUP IB2
TEACHER: MRS. ASIA PEPLINSKA
Activities (in brief)
Classification exercise , exam style questions review of IB1 work
PowerPoint presentations
,practical work,
exam questions, workbook
Zoo trip/Las Wolski
6
7
8
9
Respiration and Photosynthesis
Definition of cell respiration
Explanation of the fate of glucose including
yield of ATP
Explanation of anaerobic respiration
To understand the concept of different
wavelengths of light energy being absorbed
and converted
To discuss the role of chlorophyll
To be able to discuss the main pathways fo
photosynthesis including photolysis
To discuss methods of measuring
photosynthesis in practical work as well as
effects of temperature, CO2 concentration
and light intensity
Ecology Option test
Power Point presentations
Practical work
Workbook, exam style questions
10
11
12
13
Genetics
Definitions of terminology in Genetics
Explain effect of various types of mutation
during DNA replication etc
To explain with appropriate diagrams the
phases of meiosis
To describe the process of karyotyping
To be able to determine genotypes and
phenotypes in a monohybrid cross
To understand the concept of multiple
alleles using ABO blood grouping as
example
Define sex linkage and give examples of
how this affects genetic disorders
inheritance
Deduce genotypes and phenotypes using
pedigree charts
To outline the PCR method for amplifying
DNA quantities and discuss its uses
Analysis of DNA profiles
Discuss outcomes of sequencing the human
genome
Outline the basic technique for gene
transfer in plasmids
Describe uses of genetically modified crops
and animals
Define clones
Outline techniques for cloning
Discuss the ethics involved in genetic
Test on respiration and photosynthesis
Power Point presentations
Film clips
Practical work
Workbook,
exam style questions
experimentation
14
15
Reproduction
To be able to draw and annotate diagrams
of both male and female reproductive
systems
Outline the role of hormones in the
menstrual cycle including annotating a
graph of hormone levels
Outline the process of IVF
Discuss the ethical issues surrounding IVF
Test on Genetics
Power Point presentations
Film clips
Workbook, exam style questions
SUBJECT: IB BIOLOGY
September – December 2014
YEAR GROUP:
Week Learning objectives
Activities (in brief)
1
Lubogoszcz trip
1.9
n/a
2
Ecology Option G4
PowerPoint presentations,
( 8.9) Explain the use of biotic indices and
practical work:,
3
indicator species in monitoring
workbook,
4
environmental change
exam style questions
5
Outline factors that contribute to
extinction of a named species
Outline biogeographical features of nature
reserves that promote conservation of
diversity
Discuss the role of active management
techniques in conservation
Outline the use of both in situ and ex situ
conservation methods
6
Plant Biology review – practical work such
Test on Ecology option
7
as root tip squashes and pollen grain growth Plant Biology practical work
8
HALF TERM BREAK
9
10
11
Respiration
Outline the process of glycolysis including
phosphorylation , lysis , oxidation and ATP
formation
Draw and label a diagram of the
mitochondrion , explain its function
Explain aerobic respiration including link
PowerPoint presentations,
practical work:,
workbook,
exam style questions
IB2 HL
TEACHER: Mrs Asia Peplinska
reactions , Krebs’ cycle and the electron
transport chain
Explain the link with chemiosmosis
12
13
14
15
Photosynthesis
Draw and label the chloroplast, explain its
function
Explain the light dependent reactions
Explain the link with chemiosmosis
Explain the light independent reactions
Explain eh link between the action
spectrum and absorption spectrum of
different pigments
Explain the concept of limiting factors in
photosynthesis
PowerPoint presentations,
practical work:,
workbook,
exam style questions