Please take advantage of our special offer and receive ten DP Toolkit seats for for the price of six, saving you over $400! You can choose from 21 different DP subjects and mix and match them.   Each toolkit is valid for one year.

DP Toolkit is an excellent resource for teachers who want to improve their teaching skills. It provides practical tools, classroom examples, and content from experienced IB teachers and department heads. You'll find classroom examples and resources that will give you ideas on how to teach MYP and IBDP, as well as downloadable resources that you can modify and use in your classroom.

DP Toolkit also offers explanations and graphics to help you plan your units of inquiry, along with over 500 downloadable resources and informative graphics to deepen your knowledge. Furthermore, you'll find easy-to-understand explanations for creating your unit of inquiry, including unit plan samples, using key and related concepts, global contexts, and statements of inquiries. You can also access student samples and teacher videos to help you plan your IB subject.

BONUS CONTENT!

A DIGITAL WORKBOOK

Take notes, keep track of your assessment marks, and reflect all in one spot with a free workbook. The workbook also includes:

• Infographics from inside the toolkit
• Self-reflection questions
• Here are small group discussion questions for your vertical, horizontal, or subject team so you can work together to create a more cohesive IB curriculum at your school.

PLUS!

EARN A DIGITAL CERTIFICATE

Earn a digital certificate that can be used for re-licensure (depending on your state or country).

Some questions we hear often…

How much does a DP toolkit cost?

Individual toolkits cost $99 for one year's access per teacher.

If you're a school and looking to bundle toolkits, get 20% off your total order by using the bundling option when ordering.

Can an experienced DP teacher benefit from using these DP toolkits? 

Definitely! With printable resources lots of classroom ideas and expert advice, our toolkit includes a wide variety of ideas to spark your creativity and get you excited about teaching in the DP.

Can I use this for all my teachers at my school and district?

Yes! These DP toolkits are designed to work with our other DP (and CP) toolkits, allowing all your teachers to deepen their knowledge.

Teaching Strategies & Classroom Activities

This toolkit provides a range of engaging teaching strategies and activities for effective instruction.

Exploring Theme A: Unity & Diversity

🔹 Water Investigation – Experimenting with water’s unique properties (cohesion, adhesion, specific heat) to understand its role in life.
🔹 DNA Modeling – Constructing models to illustrate the universal structure of DNA across all living organisms.
🔹 Microscopy Lab – Observing prokaryotic vs. eukaryotic cells to understand cellular similarities and differences.
🔹 Debate: Are Viruses Alive? – Analyzing viral characteristics to evaluate their classification.

Investigating Evolution & Biodiversity

🔹 Natural Selection Simulation – Using digital or hands-on models to observe evolutionary changes over time.
🔹 Fossil Record Analysis – Examining fossil evidence to support evolutionary theories.
🔹 Biodiversity Walk – Identifying and classifying local organisms to understand species diversity.
🔹 Cladogram Construction – Using DNA sequences to establish evolutionary relationships.

These activities promote active learning, scientific thinking, and hands-on experimentation.

Unpacking the Internal Assessment (IA) Rubric

The IA is a crucial component of DP Biology, assessing students’ ability to conduct independent research. The IA is graded on the following key criteria:

🔍 Research Design – Clarity of the research question, justification of methodology, and thorough experimental procedure.
📊 Data Analysis – Proper use of statistical tools, graphical representation, and trend interpretation.
📝 Conclusion & Evaluation – Logical inferences drawn from results and acknowledgment of limitations.

Teachers play a key role in guiding students through the research process, ensuring fair and objective assessmentbased on IB standards.

Preparing Students for Paper 2

Paper 2 includes data-based and extended-response questions that test students’ ability to analyze information, interpret graphs, and apply scientific concepts.

Key Exam Strategies

🕒 Time Management – Allocating appropriate time for Section A (short-answer) and Section B (extended-response).
📌 Understanding Command Terms – Recognizing IB-specific terms such as explain, compare, analyze, and evaluate.
📊 Applying Statistical Concepts – Using chi-square tests, correlation coefficients, and measures of central tendency.
✍️ Structuring Extended Responses – Organizing thoughts logically and using relevant examples for full-credit answers.

Teachers can provide practice worksheets, sample responses, and exam techniques to boost student confidence and performance.

Theory of Knowledge (ToK) Integration in Biology

The DP Biology course encourages students to critically analyze scientific knowledge through ToK discussions. Key questions include:

🔹 How do models and classifications shape our understanding of biology?
🔹 Can scientific knowledge ever be completely objective?
🔹 What ethical considerations influence biological research?

Classroom activities such as debates, case studies, and reflective writing exercises help students engage with these questions, fostering deeper inquiry and ethical reasoning.

The Learner Profile: Cultivating Scientific Thinkers

The IB Learner Profile aims to develop well-rounded, critical-thinking students who embody these attributes:

🌎 Knowledgeable – Exploring scientific principles and real-world applications.
🔍 Inquirers – Developing curiosity through hands-on investigations.
📖 Thinkers – Applying logic and creativity to problem-solving.
💡 Reflective – Evaluating personal learning and scientific reasoning.

By incorporating the Learner Profile into lessons, discussions, and projects, teachers nurture students’ intellectual and ethical growth.

Is This Toolkit Right for You?

Use this simple checklist to determine if the DP Biology Teacher Toolkit fits your teaching needs: ✅ Are you new to teaching IB Biology and looking for structured guidance?
✅ Do you need ready-made lesson plans and assessment tools?
✅ Are you aiming to improve student performance on IB exams?
✅ Would you like to integrate real-world case studies and ToK discussions into your lessons?

If you answered yes to any of the above, this comprehensive and user-friendly resource is designed to help you teach DP Biology with confidence!

Final Thoughts

The DP Biology Teacher Toolkit aligns with IB standards and offers practical strategies, expert insights, and engaging activities to enhance both teaching and student learning.

This resource ensures that teachers can confidently deliver high-quality, inquiry-based science education, preparing students for academic success and real-world biological challenges.

🔬 Empower your teaching. Engage your students. Elevate learning! 🚀

Demo Product: Toolkit Samples

To get this 7-day free demo, contact Ibtrove's Academic Lead, Janna, at janna@edtrove.com.