MYP Biology 5 Year 10 Spring Break Work
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ME I AMMYP Biology 4-5 Revision Booklet
Topic 1: Cells
Key Concepts:
Cell theory
Prokaryotic vs. Eukaryotic cells
Organelles and their functions
Cell specialization and differentiation
Diffusion, osmosis, and active transport
Tasks:
1. Label a Diagram – Label a diagram of an animal and plant cell, identifying key
organelles and their functions.
2. Compare and Contrast – Create a table comparing prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
3. Transport in Cells – Explain how diffusion and osmosis occur in cells using real-life
examples.
4. Short Answer Questions:
o Explain why cell specialization is important in multicellular organisms.
o How do active transport and passive transport differ?
o Predict what would happen to a freshwater plant cell if placed in saltwater.
5. Extended Response: Describe the role of organelles in protein synthesis, referencing the
nucleus, ribosomes, rough ER, and Golgi apparatus.
6. Exam-Style Criterion A Questions:
o Identify two differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. (2 marks)
o Explain the importance of the cell membrane in maintaining homeostasis. (4
marks)
o Analyze the impact of osmosis on plant cells in different environments. Use
scientific terminology in your response. (6 marks)
Topic 2: Genetics and Inheritance
Key Concepts:
DNA structure and function
Genes and chromosomes
Inheritance patterns (dominant and recessive traits)
Punnett squares and probability
Mutations and their effects
Tasks:
1. DNA Model – Draw and label a simple diagram of DNA structure.
2. Punnett Square Practice – Solve genetic cross problems involving dominant and
recessive traits.
3. Case Study – Research a genetic disorder and write a short report on its causes and
effects.
4. Short Answer Questions:
o How do mutations impact protein synthesis?
o What is the difference between genotype and phenotype?
o Explain how incomplete dominance differs from standard Mendelian inheritance.
5. Challenging Problem: A man with blood type AB and a woman with blood type O have
a child. What are the possible blood types of their child? Show your work.
6. Exam-Style Criterion A Questions:
o Define the term "mutation" and give one example. (2 marks)
o Explain how a Punnett square can be used to predict the probability of inherited
traits. (4 marks)
o Evaluate the ethical implications of genetic modification in organisms. (6 marks)
Topic 3: Human Body Systems
Key Concepts:
Digestive system
Circulatory system
Respiratory system
Nervous system
Homeostasis
Tasks:
1. Flowchart Activity – Create a flowchart showing how food is digested from ingestion to
absorption.
2. Heart Rate Investigation – Measure and compare heart rates before and after exercise.
3. Explain Homeostasis – Write a paragraph explaining how the body maintains a stable
internal environment.
4. Short Answer Questions:
o How do the circulatory and respiratory systems work together?
o Why does your heart rate increase during exercise?
o Explain the role of the nervous system in reflex actions.
5. Extended Response: Analyze how a breakdown in homeostasis can lead to disease,
using diabetes as an example.
6. Exam-Style Criterion A Questions:
o Identify two functions of the circulatory system. (2 marks)
o Explain how the nervous system helps maintain homeostasis. (4 marks)
o Discuss how the failure of one organ system can impact other systems in the
human body. Provide examples. (6 marks)
Topic 4: Ecology and Environment
Key Concepts:
Food chains and food webs
Energy transfer in ecosystems
Human impact on the environment
Biodiversity and conservation
Tasks:
1. Create a Food Web – Construct a food web including producers, consumers, and
decomposers.
2. Case Study on Pollution – Research and present the impact of pollution on an
ecosystem.
3. Sustainability Plan – Suggest three ways humans can reduce their negative impact on
the environment.
4. Short Answer Questions:
o What happens when a top predator is removed from an ecosystem?
o Explain the difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources.
o Describe how deforestation affects biodiversity.
5. Challenging Task: Design an experiment to investigate the effects of fertilizers on plant
growth.
6. Exam-Style Criterion A Questions:
o Define "biodiversity" and explain why it is important for ecosystems. (2 marks)
o Explain how energy flows through a food chain. (4 marks)
o Analyze the long-term impact of deforestation on global ecosystems. (6 marks)
Topic 5: Evolution and Adaptation
Key Concepts:
Natural selection and survival of the fittest
Adaptations in plants and animals
Evidence for evolution (fossils, comparative anatomy)
Artificial selection
Tasks:
1. Adaptation Poster – Design a poster showing different adaptations in animals and
plants.
2. Natural Selection Simulation – Describe a scenario where a species adapts due to
environmental changes.
3. Debate Activity – Research and discuss the impact of human intervention on natural
selection.
4. Short Answer Questions:
o What is the difference between natural selection and artificial selection?
o How do fossils provide evidence for evolution?
o Explain why genetic variation is important in a population.
5. Extended Response: Discuss how antibiotic resistance in bacteria is an example of
natural selection in action.
6. Exam-Style Criterion A Questions:
o Define "natural selection" and provide an example. (2 marks)