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Here are the syllabus guides for the core (SL) and HL topics for the entire IB Bio course. The syllabus guides for the options we have studied are in previous posts.
For SL – you need TOPICS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 only.
For HL – you need all the above PLUS TOPICS 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11.
Topic 1 – Statistical Analysis 2009 Syllabus Topic 2 – syllabus outline Topic 3,7,8 – syllabus outline Topic 4 – Syllabus outline Topic 5 – syllabus guide Topic 6 – syllabus outline Topic 9 – Syllabus outline IB Biology HL Topic 10 – syllabus guide Topic 11 – syllabus guide
Before you know it, mocks will be over, then Easter break, then in a few short weeks it will be May and you’ll start the REAL IB exams… and then graduation and tears of joy and sadness and a new chapter will begin…. One step at a time. Keep studying. It will end.
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So, no we begin the last part of the course, that is the option section. We’ll start with OPTION A – Human nutrition and health. I think you will find this a relatively easy option, hopefully interesting, and certainly relevant. To get started, here is a copy of the syllabus guide. Option A – syllabus outline
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We will be having a test next week. For SL that means topics 6.3 and 6.4 – Disease, immunity and gas exchange. For HL that means 6.3 and 11.1 - Disease and immunity. Topic 11 syllabus guide here: Topic 11
B Block – THURSDAY 22nd OCTOBER
F Block – WEDNESDAY 21st OCTOBER
G Block – THURSDAY 22nd OCTOBER
Come and see me in tutorial time if you need help with any of this.
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Our next topic will be a loooooong one – Human Physiology will last the rest of the semester. We’ll start with the core material, which is Topic 6. You can download the syllabus guide here: Topic 6 – syllabus outline.
The first section is on the digestive system. You can get a head start by reading your textbook – Chapter 19. We’ll cover the theory first, and end the week by dissecting a complete digestive system. When will you have the chance to stick your hand inside a goat’s stomach again, or simulate peristalsis on some real intestines?
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Here is the syllabus guide for Topic 10 – the HL stuff on meiosis and genetics. IB Biology HL Topic 10 – syllabus guide
It should help you prepare for your test NEXT WEEK. Mark your diaries – Thurs 20th August. The majority of the questions will be on Topic 10, but I reserve the right to throw in a few from Topic 4 – Syllabus outline (SL genetics) for good measure. Format will be IB past paper questions, both multiple choice and short answer.
Several of you were asking for the syllabus guide for our new unit. Here it is. Topic 6 – syllabus outline
Read through your notes on the digestive system and cross reference your textbook for clarification. Come and see me in tutorials if there is anything you need help with.
