A linear unit planner
This unit planner template is a simple table, with sections for each aspect required by the IB standards and practices together with reminders in pale font color. Copy the table and edit it, or print the table and write over thereminders, which are in pale font in each box.
IB Biology Unit plan - TOPIC TITLE |
The unit is about… |
Big idea(s ) Macro concept(s) e.g. Form and function Interactions How we know / TOK |
Key biological idea(s) Micro-concept(s) e.g. Cell theory Central dogma 1 gene: 1 protein Predator prey interactions Lock and Key hypothesis |
Curriculum content Knowledge & understanding Understandings Applications |
Prior knowledge Brainstorm Self-assessment Diagnostic questions |
Students will use … |
Habits of mind / Skills Thinking- critical / creative Communication Social / collaborative Self-management Reflection / organisation Research International mindedness |
Learner attributes Caring, risk taker, reflective |
Making learning visible What does it look like? When to see student understanding. |
Assessment |
Success criteria Written work Visible thinking routines Test of past paper questions Spoken presentations Classroom discussions SOLO hexagons |
Future knowledge When will this be used again, Second assessment chances Links to other topics / subjects |
Learning activities |
Sequence of activities Student engagement, Inquiry, Concepts, Local & Global Contexts, Technology #TLAP- Hooks (safari, costume, Mozart, mission impossible, backwards, mystery bag, real world scenario, extra credit challenge) Consider WHERETO Why? - the big picture DIRT – directed student reflection time |
Reminders of student learning needs Differentiation Non-native speakers Absences Preferred styles |
Reflection |
Teacher reflections or Student feedback What worked? What could be improved? Reminders for the future. |