Experiments
Here are experiments our science specialists have selected to support this IB* topic.
Biodiversity and Ecosystems
Experiment #15 from Biology with Vernier
In this experiment, you will
- Examine how biodiversity affects an environment’s temperature.
- Determine how animal diversity changes in different environments.
- Work with your classmates to compare biodiversity in areas with different plant patch sizes.
Studying Microclimates: Urban Heat Islands
Experiment #11 from Climate and Meteorology Experiments
- Develop a protocol to measure weather conditions at two different locations.
- Collect data and compare to weather forecasts for a period of at least 5 days.
- Extrapolate from your data if your locations could be considered a microclimate compared to your regional climate data.
- Educational Standard
- International Baccalaureate (IB) 2025
- Subject
- Biology
- Theme
- A Unity and Diversity
- Level of organization
- 4 Ecosystems
- Topic
- A4.2 Conservation of biodiversity
- Section
- Standard level and higher level
* The IB Diploma Program is an official program of the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) which authorizes schools to offer it. The material available here has been developed independently of the IBO and is not endorsed by it.