Peak inside the IBDP Biology Teacher Toolkit !
A few samples of the many resources available to you
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BONUS CONTENT!
A DIGITAL WORKBOOK
Your digital workbook is designed to help expand your work on the core concepts within each online session. A wide range of activities, real classroom examples, infographics, and self-assessments will help enhance your understanding of each concept as it relates to your specific DP and MYP subjects.
Each digital workbook is downloadable and may be be printed when you begin your Ibtrove session. Consider it your unique repository of observations and reflections that you can share with students, peers, or as a reference tool while you navigate your IB school year.
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Inside the IBDP Biology Teacher Toolkit Structure
SESSION 1 - Planning
Using this Ibtrove Teacher Toolkit
The DP Biology Workbook1.1 Introduction to DP Biology
1.2 The Scope
1.3 The Sequence
SESSION 2 - Teaching
2.1 Teaching Theme A. Unity & Diversity
2.2 Teaching Theme B. Form & Function
2.3 Teaching Theme C. Interaction & Interdependence
2.4 Teaching Theme D. Continuity & Change
SESSION 3 - The Internal Assessment
3.1 Overview of the Internal Assessment
3.2 Preparing to Facilitate the IA
3.3 Unpacking the Rubric
3.4 IA Classroom Resources
SESSION 4 - The External Assessments
4.1 Overview of the External Assessments
4.2 Assessment Objectives & Command Terms
4.3 Paper 1
4.4 Paper 2
4.5 Teacher Tips for the EAs
SESSION 5 - Approaches & DP Core
5.1 Introduction to the IBDP
5.2 The Learner Profile
5.3 The Approaches to Learning
5.4 The Approaches to Teaching
5.5 The DP Core
SESSION 6 - Appendix: Biology Fundamentals
6.1 Start Here If You’re New To The IBDP
6.2 The Nature of Science
6.3 DP Biology Aims & Objectives
6.4 The Collaborative Science Project
SESSION 7 - Feedback & Certificate
7.1 Thank you!
7.2 [Biology] Toolkit Feedback
Certificate of Completion
TOOLKIT CONTRIBUTORS
Eleanor Flanigan
Adam Bradford
Yaşar Kurun
IBDP Biology Educator
Eleanor has been teaching in the Chicago Public Schools since 2002. She has taught DP Biology since 2007. She is excited to continue to learn and grow with her students.
IBDP Biology Educator
Adam began teaching IB and AP Biology in 2014. His interests include gamification of curriculum, fostering rapport in the classroom, motivation, and self-determination theory, and developing students to become advocates of their learning. He loves learning and enjoys the challenge of a new syllabus.
IBDP Biology Educator
Yaşar has been teaching since 2000. Over these two decades of teaching experience, he guides students, parents, and educators. He has taught Biology, Environmental Systems and Societies, TOK, and EE within the IB framework, complemented by a commitment to merging traditional and innovative teaching methods.
Frequently Asked Questions:
How does the toolkit help me with IA & EA?
This toolkit includes both content to deepen your knowledge of the assessments and downloadable resources on the EAs and IA. This includes:
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- Explanations and examples of how to conduct your IA
- Time line and time management tips for teachers
- Detailed information on using the rubric to grade your students' assessments
- Lesson activities to help you prepare your students for their IA and EAs
Can An Experienced DP Biology Teacher Benefit From Using this Ibtrove Toolkit?
Definitely! With over 50+ printable resources and lots of classroom ideas and expert advice, our toolkit includes a wide variety of ideas to spark your creativity and get you excited about teaching DP Biology .
Can I use this for all my teachers at my school and district?
Yes! This DP Biology toolkit is designed to work with our other Ibtrove toolkits so all your teachers deepen their knowledge in their IB subject and have classroom examples and downloadables to use in their classroom.
Bundle this toolkit with our other Ibtrove toolkits to create a customized learning plan for your teachers!
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