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

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 oldHe 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

11 @ Cole Harbour High!

But enough about me…..

Welcome toBiology 11 @

CHDHS

Some topics we will explore…

The CellMatter & 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 ThingsBiodiversity (25%)

Some topics we will explore…Diversity among Living Things

Biodiversity (25%)

Some topics we will explore…

HomeostasisMaintaining Equilibrium (35%)

Some topics we will explore…

Body SystemsMaintaining Equilibrium (35%)

Some topics we will explore…

BiomesInteractions Among Living Things (10%)

Some topics we will explore…

Population DynamicsInteractions 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