BIOLOGY FOR LIFE
IB Bio Syllabus
Unity and Diversity (A)
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A1 molecules
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A1.1: Water
A1.2: Nucleic Acids
A2 Cells
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A2.1: Origins of Cells
A2.2: Cell Structure
A2.3: Viruses
A3 Organisms
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A3.1: Diversity of Organisms
A3.2: Classification and Cladistics
A4 Ecosystems
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A4.1: Evolution and Speciation
A4.2: Conservation of Biodiversity
Form and Function (B)
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B1 Molecules
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B1.1: Carbohydrates and Lipids
B1.2: Proteins
B2 Cells
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B2.1 Membranes and Membrane Transport
B2.2 Organelles and Compartmentalization
B2.3 Cell Specialization
B3 Organisms
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B3.1 Gas Exchange
B3.2 Transport
B3.3 Muscle and Motility
B4 Ecosystems
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B4.1 Adaptation to Environment
B4.2 Ecological Niches
Interaction and Interdependence (C)
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C1 Molecules
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C1.1: Enzymes and Metabolism
C1.2: Cell Respiration
C1.3: Photosynthesis
C2 Cells
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C2.1: Chemical Signaling
C2.2: Neural Signaling
C3 Organisms
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C3.1: Integration of Body Systems
C3.2: Defense Against Disease
C4 Ecosystems
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C4.1 Populations and Communities
C4.2 Transfers of Energy and Matter
Continuity and Change (D)
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D1 Molecules
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D1.1: DNA Replication
D1.2: Protein Synthesis
D1.3: Mutation and Gene Editing
D2 Cells
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D2.1: Cell and Nuclear Division
D2.2: Gene Expression
D2.3: Water Potential
D3 Organisms
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D3.1: Reproduction
D3.2: Inheritance
D3.3: Homeostasis
D4 Ecosystems
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D4.1: Natural Selection
D4.2: Stability and Change
D4.3: Climate Change
IB Requirements
Internal Assessment
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Research Design
Analysis
Conclusion
Evaluation
External Assessment
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Exam Revision
Extended Essay
Reflective Project
Collaborative Sciences Project
Learner Profile
Skills for Biology
Tools
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Experimental Techniques
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Addressing Safety
Measuring Variables
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Lab Drawings
Measurement Uncertainty
Techniques
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Microscopy
Technology
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Graphing with Excel
Mathematics
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Statistics
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Glossary of Statistic Terms and Equations
Descriptive Statistics
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Skew and the Normal Distribution
Outliers
Measures of Central Tendancy
Measures of Spread
Pearson Correlation
Inferential Statistics
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T-Test
ANOVA
Kruskal-Wallis
X2 Test for Independence
X2 Goodness of Fit
Graphing
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Interpreting Error Bars
Inquiry Processes
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Exploring & Designing
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Research Questions
Hypotheses and Predictions
Varaibles
Sampling
Collecting & Processing Data
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Data Tables
Concluding & Evaluating
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Error Analysis
SHS Course Info
Above & Beyond
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Biology Club
Pumpkin Carving
Scavenger Hunt
Science News
Wood Duck Project (legacy)
Invasive Crayfish Project (legacy)
Assessment
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Class Grading IB Bio I
Class Grading IB Bio II
Daily Quizzes (legacy)
Lab Practicals (legacy)
Class Photos
Recommendations
Contact
About
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Philosophy
Resume
Reflection
Favorite Quotes
AEF Blog
Expeditions
Bahamas (2009)
Trinidad (2010)
Trinidad (2011)
Ecuador (2012)
Trinidad (2013)
Peru (2014)
Bahamas (2015)
Peru (2016)
Costa Rica (2017)
Costa Rica (2018)
Arizona (2022)
Florida (2023)
Belize (2024)
Costa Rica (2025)
Summer Ecology Research
Teacher Resources
Reflective Project
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IB Bio Syllabus
Unity and Diversity (A)
>
A1 molecules
>
A1.1: Water
A1.2: Nucleic Acids
A2 Cells
>
A2.1: Origins of Cells
A2.2: Cell Structure
A2.3: Viruses
A3 Organisms
>
A3.1: Diversity of Organisms
A3.2: Classification and Cladistics
A4 Ecosystems
>
A4.1: Evolution and Speciation
A4.2: Conservation of Biodiversity
Form and Function (B)
>
B1 Molecules
>
B1.1: Carbohydrates and Lipids
B1.2: Proteins
B2 Cells
>
B2.1 Membranes and Membrane Transport
B2.2 Organelles and Compartmentalization
B2.3 Cell Specialization
B3 Organisms
>
B3.1 Gas Exchange
B3.2 Transport
B3.3 Muscle and Motility
B4 Ecosystems
>
B4.1 Adaptation to Environment
B4.2 Ecological Niches
Interaction and Interdependence (C)
>
C1 Molecules
>
C1.1: Enzymes and Metabolism
C1.2: Cell Respiration
C1.3: Photosynthesis
C2 Cells
>
C2.1: Chemical Signaling
C2.2: Neural Signaling
C3 Organisms
>
C3.1: Integration of Body Systems
C3.2: Defense Against Disease
C4 Ecosystems
>
C4.1 Populations and Communities
C4.2 Transfers of Energy and Matter
Continuity and Change (D)
>
D1 Molecules
>
D1.1: DNA Replication
D1.2: Protein Synthesis
D1.3: Mutation and Gene Editing
D2 Cells
>
D2.1: Cell and Nuclear Division
D2.2: Gene Expression
D2.3: Water Potential
D3 Organisms
>
D3.1: Reproduction
D3.2: Inheritance
D3.3: Homeostasis
D4 Ecosystems
>
D4.1: Natural Selection
D4.2: Stability and Change
D4.3: Climate Change
IB Requirements
Internal Assessment
>
Research Design
Analysis
Conclusion
Evaluation
External Assessment
>
Exam Revision
Extended Essay
Reflective Project
Collaborative Sciences Project
Learner Profile
Skills for Biology
Tools
>
Experimental Techniques
>
Addressing Safety
Measuring Variables
>
Lab Drawings
Measurement Uncertainty
Techniques
>
Microscopy
Technology
>
Graphing with Excel
Mathematics
>
Statistics
>
Glossary of Statistic Terms and Equations
Descriptive Statistics
>
Skew and the Normal Distribution
Outliers
Measures of Central Tendancy
Measures of Spread
Pearson Correlation
Inferential Statistics
>
T-Test
ANOVA
Kruskal-Wallis
X2 Test for Independence
X2 Goodness of Fit
Graphing
>
Interpreting Error Bars
Inquiry Processes
>
Exploring & Designing
>
Research Questions
Hypotheses and Predictions
Varaibles
Sampling
Collecting & Processing Data
>
Data Tables
Concluding & Evaluating
>
Error Analysis
SHS Course Info
Above & Beyond
>
Biology Club
Pumpkin Carving
Scavenger Hunt
Science News
Wood Duck Project (legacy)
Invasive Crayfish Project (legacy)
Assessment
>
Class Grading IB Bio I
Class Grading IB Bio II
Daily Quizzes (legacy)
Lab Practicals (legacy)
Class Photos
Recommendations
Contact
About
>
Philosophy
Resume
Reflection
Favorite Quotes
AEF Blog
Expeditions
Bahamas (2009)
Trinidad (2010)
Trinidad (2011)
Ecuador (2012)
Trinidad (2013)
Peru (2014)
Bahamas (2015)
Peru (2016)
Costa Rica (2017)
Costa Rica (2018)
Arizona (2022)
Florida (2023)
Belize (2024)
Costa Rica (2025)
Summer Ecology Research
Teacher Resources