Bean there, done that…
Plant Science is one of my favourite topics for HL students as it is a real opportunity to link many of the core ideas of Biology together. Think of it not just as a series of out-of-context assessment statements to check off, but as a chance to revise everything you have learned so far.
Consider this diagram of germination. How many links across the syllabus can you make? Try pasting the image into the middle of a large sheet of paper and surrounding it with explanations of all the concepts that link to it. It could form the centrepiece of a Prezi or a concept map, or simply a large revision poster.
- Germination – how many links can you make across the curriculum?
This image is adapted from a diagram at Click4Biology. For some of my suggestions of how this diagram alone represents over 20 links across the curriculum, click here: Bean there, done that…
Posted on December 6, 2010, in Uncategorized and tagged 09 Plant Science, Chemistry of Life (Core & AHL), higher level, ib biology. Bookmark the permalink. 1 Comment.
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This is just another one of Steve’s good learning ideas for helping students be successful. Too many times we try learning shortcuts like “memorize this list” or acrostics to recall the names of a few structures. However, being able to make connections and draw together disparate issues and topics often shows a deeper understanding. I will be using this tomorrow in class!
Thanks!