IB Biology

"Science, for me, gives a partial explanation for life. In so far as it goes, it is based on fact, experience and experiment."

Rosalind Franklin

About this course...

Topics covered:

  • Cell biology

  • Molecular biology

  • Genetics

  • Ecology

  • Evolution and Biodiversity

  • Human physiology

  • Nucleic acids

  • Metabolism, cell respiration and photosynthesis

  • Plant biology

  • Genetics and evolution

  • Animal physiology

External assessment:

  • Paper 1: 40 multiple choice questions (1hr, 20%)

  • Paper 2: Data-based, short answer and extended response questions (2.25 hrs, 36%)

  • Paper 3: Data-based, short answer and extended response questions (1.25 hrs, 24%

Internal assessment:

  • Individual Investigation: Personal research, investigation and write up (20%)

Welcome to your induction session...

Please work your way through the Distance Learning Lesson (on the left of the screen). Your summer assignment is below on the right of the screen. Completed summer assignments should be returned via email to: lisa.hanam@wilmingtonacademy.org.uk. Should you have any questions about the work, please also direct these to lisa.hanam@wilmingtonacademy.org.uk.

IB Bio - 2020 Distance Learning Y12 Induction Lesson.pdf
P16 Summer 2020 -IB Biology