Oberoi International School

Department: Science
Teacher Name: Smita Nair and Shobi Nandkeolyar
Teacher Email: smita.nair@oberoi-is.org
shobi.nandkeolyar@oberoi-is.org

Biology (HL-SL) Grade 11

AY 2019-20

The Biology program of IB Diploma emphasizes on four basic concepts viz. Structure and
function of biological system with intricate designs that allow highly specialized function
with high efficiency; Universality versus diversity in biological system wherein each
system/organism has its own unique design yet there are universal features across the
living world unifying them all; Equilibrium within systems that is dynamic to ensure
continuity of life and Ecology that helps to understand structural and functional aspects of
the environment unifying other three themes.

In grade 11 HL & SL Biology, students will focus on laboratory practical skills

including: Personal engagement, planning investigations, data collection and processing.
Students will work on their individual investigations. Assessments in school take place on
a continuous basis through topic tests, projects, selected homework and presentations.

The topics covered in the course are:

 Cell Biology (Core-HL+SL)

 Molecular Biology (Core-HL+SL)
 Nucleic Acids (AHL-HL)
 Metabolism, Cell Respiration, Photosynthesis (AHL-HL)
 Ecology (Core-HL+SL)
 Human Physiology (Core-HL+SL)
 Options – Both HL and SL students are required to study any one option from
A – D that will be decided by a mutual consensus. That selected option only will be
covered in grade 11 class.

Materials

Students are expected to come to class prepared. Please ensure you bring the following
materials to each class:

 Student diary  Pens (Blue/Black)

 Textbook  Pencils
 Notebooks  Erasers
 Folder  Ruler

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Student Expectations in Class

 Students are expected to follow the Oberoi International School core

values.
 Students must strictly follow the Secondary School Code of Conduct,
Attendance Contract and Technology Use Guidelines.
 Students are expected to show respect for each other’s opinions and
efforts.
 Students are expected to come prepared for the lesson with the above
mentioned materials.
 Students are expected to strictly adhere to lesson timings.
 Students must enter the classroom quietly. Do not wait outside the
classroom before the lesson.
 Students must raise their hands to ask a question or respond to the
teacher’s question.
 Students must be respectful of the school’s and teacher’s property and
resources at all times.
 Students should not touch any laboratory equipment without the
teacher’s permission.
 Students must never eat or drink anything in the classroom or the
laboratory.
 Loose long hair should be tied up in the laboratory.
 After a lesson, students must leave the classroom/laboratory clean and
tidy for the next batch of students.
 Students are responsible for the timely follow up of missed lessons and
practical.
 Students are expected to participate constructively in classroom
activities. Teams/groups shall be decided by the teacher.

Submission of Work

Students must clearly mention their name, grade, division, date and title of the
homework/assignment on the top right corner.
Students must submit their homework at the beginning of the lesson.

Technology Integration

Internet shall be frequently used for research purposes. Programs such as

power point, word and excel shall be used regularly for assignments/projects.
Managebac & emails shall be used for all communications.

Academic Honesty

All students must adhere to the OIS Academic Honesty Policy. This can be
found in the Secondary Handbook 2019-20.

Extra Assistance

If extra assistance is required, the students are expected to notify the teacher
in advance by email. Extra assistance shall be provided to a student only after
3 pm. The exact day and time will be decided and notified to the student by
the teacher.

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Grading and Assessment

Please refer to the Assessment Policy in the Secondary Handbook 2019-20.