1. Welcome to Biology 11 My name is Ms. Trina Bowie

2. About Me… I am a single mom of 2 little ones…

3. My daughter (Maya) is 10 years old She is in grade 5!

4. My son (Noah) is 8 years old He is in grade 3!

5. 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

6. Teaching experiences… I have been teaching for 18 years. I taught in Toronto for 6 years… &

7. Teaching experiences… I taught in the Middle East for 6 years

8. 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 11 @ Cole Harbour High!

9. But enough about me….. Welcome to Biology 11 @ CHDHS

10. Some topics we will explore… The Cell Matter & Energy for Life (30%)

11. Some topics we will explore… Interactions of Cell Structures Matter & Energy for Life (30%)

12. Some topics we will explore… Photosynthesis & Respiration Matter & Energy for Life (30%)

13. Some topics we will explore… Classification of Living Things Biodiversity (25%)

14. Some topics we will explore… Diversity among Living Things Biodiversity (25%)

15. Some topics we will explore… Homeostasis Maintaining Equilibrium (35%)

16. Some topics we will explore… Body Systems Maintaining Equilibrium (35%)

17. Some topics we will explore… Biomes Interactions Among Living Things (10%)

18. Some topics we will explore… Population Dynamics Interactions Among Living Things (10%)

19. You WILL conduct a … Frog Dissection

20. What do I expect from you? Attention & ACTIVE Participation

21. What do I expect from you? Attention & ACTIVE Participation

22. What do I expect from you? Completion of Assignments

23. What do I expect from you? Respect for everyone in the class

24. I value……. Hard work

25. I value……. solid effort

26. I value……. politeness

27. I value……. diversity

28. I value……. honesty

29. I value……. academic risk- taking

30. I value……. positivity & enthusiasm

31. I value……. your feedback