BioNinja

What BioNinja is

BioNinja is a free web resource for the current International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Biology curriculum. It covers standard-level and higher-level material across 12 topics, from Biomolecules to Human Impacts, with higher-level sections identified in its Topic Notes. Worksheets include revision sheets and data-analysis exercises for Topics 1 through 12, while presentations cover biology topics, methods, tools, and calculations. Classroom materials also include summary notes, data-analysis tasks, and quizzes. For practical work, the site provides a scheme of work about applications of science and links to resources such as a molecule viewer, 3D cell and teeth models, and a COVID database. Analysis assets include T-test, Chi-squared Test, and Outliers. Students preparing reports can find an IA markscheme, guidance, a template, a checklist, and a data-processing guide. BioNinja describes itself as a work in progress created by a single teacher, and cautions that links may be broken or spelling mistakes may appear. It invites suggestions through a form at the bottom of its home page.

Who it suits

BioNinja is for students and teachers working with the current IBDP Biology curriculum, including standard-level and higher-level study. Its worksheets, practical resources, and report guidance may be useful for classroom learning and revision.

Limits

The resource focuses on the current IBDP Biology curriculum. The site describes itself as a work in progress and cautions that it may contain broken links or spelling mistakes.

Getting started

1. Open https://ib.bioninja.com.au/ in a web browser.
2. Choose Topic Notes, Worksheets or PowerPoints for curriculum material.
3. Use Practical Work for practical resources, analysis assets and report guidance.
4. Send suggestions through the form at the bottom of the home page if needed.

Verdict

BioNinja offers a broad set of free curriculum materials for IBDP Biology, including topic notes, worksheets, practical resources, and report guidance. Its work-in-progress status and stated possibility of broken links or errors are worth keeping in mind.