Welcome to Biology 11 My name is Ms. Trina Bowie
About Me… I am a single mom of 2 little ones…
My daughter (Maya) is 10 years old She is in grade 5!
My son (Noah) is 8 years old He is in grade 3!
My education… Bachelor of Science (Biology/chemistry) degree from Carleton University, Ottawa Bachelor of Education, from Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario Master’s of Education from St. FX in Antigonish, NS
Teaching experiences… I have been teaching for 18 years. I taught in Toronto for 6 years… &
Teaching experiences… I taught in the Middle East for 6 years
Teaching experiences… I taught in Halifax for the past 6 years. I may have taught friends or some of your brothers or sisters at: – Prince Arthur JH – Sir Robert Borden JH – Oceans 11, Science 10 or Design Cole Harbour High!
But enough about me….. Welcome to Biology CHDHS
Some topics we will explore… The Cell Matter & Energy for Life (30%)
Some topics we will explore… Interactions of Cell Structures Matter & Energy for Life (30%)
Some topics we will explore… Photosynthesis & Respiration Matter & Energy for Life (30%)
Some topics we will explore… Classification of Living Things Biodiversity (25%)
Some topics we will explore… Diversity among Living Things Biodiversity (25%)
Some topics we will explore… Homeostasis Maintaining Equilibrium (35%)
Some topics we will explore… Body Systems Maintaining Equilibrium (35%)
Some topics we will explore… Biomes Interactions Among Living Things (10%)
Some topics we will explore… Population Dynamics Interactions Among Living Things (10%)
You WILL conduct a … Frog Dissection
What do I expect from you? Attention & ACTIVE Participation
What do I expect from you? Attention & ACTIVE Participation
What do I expect from you? Completion of Assignments
What do I expect from you? Respect for everyone in the class
I value……. Hard work
I value……. solid effort
I value……. politeness
I value……. diversity
I value……. honesty
I value……. academic risk- taking
I value……. positivity & enthusiasm
I value……. your feedback