Teach IB Biology A1.1 Water with clear explanations, biological examples and built-in exam practice.
This editable PowerPoint covers all six Standard Level objectives, A1.1.1–A1.1.6. Designed for classroom teaching and student revision, it connects water’s molecular structure to its properties and importance for living organisms.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Editable teacher PowerPoint covering all A1.1 SL objectives
Warm-up discussion prompts
Labelled diagrams and concept comparisons
Practice questions throughout, with suggested answers
Concise SL summary slides
Paper 1A–style multiple-choice questions with answers
Paper 2–style short-answer and extended-response questions with suggested markschemes
CONTENT COVERED
Water as the medium for life
Polarity, electronegativity and hydrogen bonding
Cohesion, water transport under tension in xylem and surface tension
Adhesion and capillary action in soil and plant cell walls
Solvent properties, metabolism and transport
Hydrophilic and hydrophobic substances
Buoyancy, viscosity, thermal conductivity and specific heat capacity
Biological consequences illustrated by the black-throated loon and ringed seal
Use the presentation across several lessons, adapt the editable slides to your class, or revisit the summaries and questions during revision. Key terms appear in slide headings to help students find concepts quickly.
CHOOSE THE RIGHT VERSION
This product contains SL content only. Additional HL objectives A1.1.7–A1.1.8 are not included.
Teaching Higher Level? Choose the combined SL & HL version instead. Both products contain the same SL content, so you only need one version.
PRODUCT DETAILS
Digital download—no physical item
Covers objectives A1.1.1–A1.1.6
Follows the IB Biology syllabus first assessed in 2025
Requires Microsoft PowerPoint or compatible presentation software
Contains original IB-style practice questions, not official IB examination questions
Created by The Active Site. Independently produced; not affiliated with or endorsed by the International Baccalaureate Organization.
File Type:
PowerPoint (.pptx) & PDF preview version
Editable format included
Delivery:
Instant digital download. No physical product will be shipped.
