HL Bio SBT: Experimental Design, Command Terms, and Processes of Life

Define

Give the precise meaning of a word, phrase, concept or physical quantity.

Draw

Represent by means of a labelled, accurate diagram or graph, using a pencil. A ruler (straight edge) should be used for straight lines. Diagrams should be drawn to scale. Graphs should have points correctly plotted (if appropriate) and joined in a straight line or smooth curve.

List

Give a sequence of brief answers with no explanation.

Label

Add labels to a diagram.

Measure

Obtain a value for a quantity.

State

Give a specific name, value or other brief answer without explanation or calculation.

Annotate

Add brief notes to a diagram or graph.

Calculate

Obtain a numerical answer showing the relevant stages in the working.

Describe

Give a detailed account.

Distinguish

Make clear the differences between two or more concepts or items.

Estimate

Obtain an approximate value.

Identify

Provide an answer from a number of possibilities.

Outline

Give a brief account or summary.

Analyse

Break down in order to bring out the essential elements or structure.

Comment

Give a judgment based on a given statement or result of a calculation.

Compare

Give an account of the similarities between two (or more) items or situations, referring to both (all) of them throughout.

Compare and Contrast

Give an account of similarities and differences between two (or more) items or situations, referring to both (all) of them throughout.

Construct

Display information in a diagrammatic or logical form.

Deduce

Reach a conclusion from the information given.

Design

Produce a plan, simulation or model.

Determine

Obtain the only possible answer.

Discuss

Offer a considered and balanced review that includes a range of arguments, factors or hypotheses. Opinions or conclusions should be presented clearly and supported by appropriate evidence.

Evaluate

Make an appraisal by weighing up the strengths and limitations.

Explain

Give a detailed account including reasons or causes.

Justify

Give valid reasons or evidence to support an answer or conclusion.

Predict

Give an expected result.

Sketch

Represent by means of a diagram or graph (labelled as appropriate). Should give a general idea of the required shape or relationship, and should include relevant features.

Suggest

Propose a solution, hypothesis or other possible answer.

Metabolism

Living things have chemical reactions that take place in their cells

Respond to Stimuli

Living things respond to changes in their external environment

Homeostasis

Living things maintain constant internal conditions, despite changes in their external environment

Movement

Living things have some control over their place and position in their environment

Growth

Cells can increase in size over a period of time.

Reproduce

Living things all produce offspring

Excretion

Living things must facilitate the removal of their own metabolic waste products

Nutrition

Living things must obtain energy and nutrient from their environment