IB Biology Practical Investigations/Plant Science

TEACHING IDEAS

Practical investigations or activities included in this section are intended as a teaching resource rather than an assessment tool. Although all practical hourse recorded may be counted on the form 4/PSOW, these activities are probably not suitable for assessment of the IA criteria.

Plant Structure and Growth

Transport in Angiospermophtes

Reproduction in Angiospermophytes

ASSESSMENT IDEAS

These ideas are included as a starting point for teachers planning investigations in this topic. Investigations included here are not endorsed by the IBO and may not match the criteria precisely. Please exercise caution and judgement when selecting IA topics for submission.

CRITERIA FOR FIRST EXAMS MAY 2009

Design

Data Collection and Processing

Conclusion and Evaluation

RECOMMENDED TEXTS: PLANT SCIENCE

• Practical Biology for Advanced Level : Roberts, King & Reiss. Nelson ISBN 0-17-544005-0
• Further Investigations in Biology (Vol 3): Plants. Billiet, P. et al. IBID Press, 2001. ISBN 1 876659 53 X