Introduction to Diploma Programme Biology
Starter
Activities
1. Bookmark/favourite http://bioknowledgy.info
2. Find the syllabus
a. bookmark the link to it
b. download the sortable syllabus
c. Assess your understanding of sub-topics 1.1, 1.2, 1.5 and record it in the ‘know’ column
(you should update this column before the next topic test, which will cover these three sub-topics)
4. Use the syllabus to find out how your course is assessed:
a. how many exams (external assessments) there are, how long each paper is and what % is each one worth?
b. how is your coursework (internal assessment) assessed? What are the criteria used?
5. Find and read the assessment outline under @ DCS
5. Find the vocabulary resources
a. download and save the sortable vocabulary
b. use the quizlet flashcards, change the study mode to ‘learn’ after 10 definitions note down your score and the total number of terms there are for you to learn
7. Find the command terms.
a. Read through the card sort instructions and with two other students attempt to complete the card sort.
b. Check your answers with the teacher to see how much you have got correct.
8. Use the Oxford University Press IB Course Companion textbook to read up on the Nature of Science and Theory of Knowledge points relating to the first sub-topic (1.1 Introduction to cells)
9. Consider signing up for slideshare. There are lots of useful resources on it including some key BioKnowledgy ones and without signing up you cannot download files.
2. Find the syllabus
a. bookmark the link to it
b. download the sortable syllabus
c. Assess your understanding of sub-topics 1.1, 1.2, 1.5 and record it in the ‘know’ column
(you should update this column before the next topic test, which will cover these three sub-topics)
4. Use the syllabus to find out how your course is assessed:
a. how many exams (external assessments) there are, how long each paper is and what % is each one worth?
b. how is your coursework (internal assessment) assessed? What are the criteria used?
5. Find and read the assessment outline under @ DCS
5. Find the vocabulary resources
a. download and save the sortable vocabulary
b. use the quizlet flashcards, change the study mode to ‘learn’ after 10 definitions note down your score and the total number of terms there are for you to learn
7. Find the command terms.
a. Read through the card sort instructions and with two other students attempt to complete the card sort.
b. Check your answers with the teacher to see how much you have got correct.
8. Use the Oxford University Press IB Course Companion textbook to read up on the Nature of Science and Theory of Knowledge points relating to the first sub-topic (1.1 Introduction to cells)
9. Consider signing up for slideshare. There are lots of useful resources on it including some key BioKnowledgy ones and without signing up you cannot download files.
Final points
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