Biology for the IB Diploma Programme SL

Fully Aligned with the 2023 IB Biology Subject Guide for First Assessments in 2025

This comprehensive resource is co-published with the IB to ensure complete alignment with the latest IB Biology curriculum. Designed specifically for high school teachers and students, it includes separate Standard Level (SL) and Higher Level (HL) books to cater to diverse learning needs and pathways.

Key Features for Teachers and Students:

• Tailored Content for Standard and Higher Levels: Separate SL and HL books provide flexibility, ensuring students cover the right content based on their level while supporting differentiated teaching strategies.
• Conceptual Approach: Topics are interconnected to deepen understanding and encourage a flexible teaching approach through the syllabus.
• Clear Language and Scientific Precision: Content is written in plain language, with key scientific terms highlighted and clearly explained for accessible learning.
• Comprehensive Assessment Support: Includes internal and external assessment preparation with exam-style practice questions, worked examples, and detailed solutions to build student confidence.
• Integrated Skills and TOK: Skills development and Theory of Knowledge (TOK) connections are embedded throughout the text, with additional dedicated chapters to reinforce critical thinking and interdisciplinary understanding.

Exclusive Benefits for Teachers:

• Digital Resources for Seamless Teaching: The eBook version includes interactive features such as full-text search, bookmarking, note-taking, and highlighting, making lesson preparation and delivery efficient and flexible.
• Ready-to-Use Worksheets: Downloadable lab skills worksheets, activity sheets, and command term exercises help teachers streamline practical learning and reinforce key concepts.
• Expertly Reviewed Content: Developed by experienced IB teachers, examiners, and curriculum specialists, and reviewed by IB subject matter experts, ensuring accuracy and curriculum fidelity.

Exclusive Benefits for Students:

• Engaging Digital Learning Tools: Auto-marked quizzes, interactive videos, and activity worksheets enhance learning and revision in a dynamic way.
• Guided Revision Support: Includes guiding questions, challenge-yourself exercises, and chapter summaries for focused and efficient study.
• Anywhere, Anytime Learning: The free eBook version ensures students have continuous access to their learning materials, allowing them to study at their own pace with tools like highlighting, note-taking, and bookmarking.

Additional Resources for Biology:

• Command term worksheets tailored for Biology.
• Guiding question checklists for chapter revisions.
• Solutions to practice questions and challenge-yourself exercises for self-assessment.

Good to Know:

Every printed textbook comes with free access to the eBook version, ensuring students and teachers can maximize their learning and teaching experience with interactive and accessible tools.

This resource is a must-have for IB Biology educators and students, offering everything needed to achieve success in the updated curriculum.