IB Diploma Biology
FSC has developed specific fieldwork courses for the Internal Assessment element of IB Diploma Biology. These courses are designed to meet the IB syllabus requirements whilst offering the most cost effective way of visiting an FSC Centre.
Achieving IB Diploma syllabus requirements for Biology
Planning and performing investigations is a compulsory part of the Internal Assessment at both Standard Level and Higher Level of IB Diploma Biology. Fieldwork investigations offer an opportunity to assess students for the Internal Assessment.
A five day FSC IB Diploma Biology course will deliver opportunities for students to be assessed on the Design (D) and Data Collection and Processing (DCP) while providing material for students to complete their Conclusion and Evaluation (CE) and Manipulative Skills (MS).
IB Diploma Biology courses:
Ecology in Action3 day
This course will develop students understanding of the breadth and depth of Ecology, relating textbook theory to actual habitats and organisms. In a series of investigations, students will cover key syllabus content from the core syllabus for IB Diploma Biology Topic 1: Statistical analysis and Topic 5: Ecology and evolution. They will also cover content from Option G: Ecology and conservation.
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Students will research and undertake investigations in a selection of different habitats in order to develop their practical skills for the Internal Assessment for IB Diploma Biology. The fieldwork will be based on areas such as:
· Classification and populations (Topic 5: Ecology and evolution)
· Succession in an ecosystem (Option G: Ecology and conservation)
· Energy in communities (Option G: Ecology and conservation)
During the last day and a half of the course students will complete an individual investigation, covering aspects of the IB Diploma Biology Internal Assessment.
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Ecology in Action and CAS activities4 day
This course will develop students understanding of the breadth and depth of Ecology, relating textbook theory to actual habitats and organisms. In a series of complete investigations, students will cover key syllabus content from Topic 1: Statistical analysis, Topic 5: Ecology and evolution and Option G: Ecology and Conservation for IB Diploma Biology.
In addition, students will undertake a full day to support the Creativity, Action and Service (CAS) requirements of IB Diploma. Through outdoor activities designed to enhance their creativity and ability to think critically, students will have the opportunity to explore the experiential learning cycle and develop skills needed to take part in volunteering projects. Students can be provided with contacts to environmental projects within 22 Local Authorities within the UK.
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FSC also offer courses in IB Diploma Geography, IB Diploma Environmental Systems and Societies, Creativity, Action and Service and IB teacher training.
