Welcome To IB Biology First and Foremost THANK

Welcome To IB Biology

First and Foremost… THANK YOU!

Welcome!!! Please write your student’s name and your name on the list circulating the room…thanks!!!! Then I know who you belong to!

Chris Wieland A little bit about me: ●I student-taught Biology and Chemistry at Issaquah High School 24 ½ years ago. ●I was part of the team that opened SHS.

Chris Wieland A little bit about me: ●During the 15 years I have taught at Skyline, I have taught… Current: ○Biology (currently) ○IB Biology Past ○Biodiversity and Lab Concepts ○Physical Science (Lab Methods Chem/Phys) ○Chemistry

Chris Wieland ●I have a ■Bachelor’s in Biology ■Master’s in Teaching. ●The Hope Heart Institute: ○I took a break from the classroom and Oversaw Ed programs from 2005 -2010…but I missed the classroom.

Casey Sullivan ●Teacher Intern ●University of Washington Bachelors of Science in Biology; Evolution, Ecology and Conservation Masters in Teaching, Secondary Science ●Skyline High School Graduate: 2013 ●Assistant Cheer Coach at Skyline ●Exhibit Attendant, Woodland Park Zoo

About The Class IB= College Level Learning Content as well as Competencies Class will be rigorous, challenging, and fun Students will LEARN

But Ms. Willson what will I Actually do? ● Role Plays ● Models ● Group Work ● Lab Work ● Simulations ● Biotech ● Dance

Group 4 Project (G 4) ● Interdisciplinary Project between IB Biology, IB Physics, IB Chemistry, IB Sports, Health and Exercise Science and IB Computer Science ● Required ● Introductory Meeting for Students Wednesday, 9. 27, before school (starts at 8: 15 -9: 45) ● Evening Symposium Presentations (Parents/Guardians Invited! Tuesday, 11. 7 – more infor to come

Resources to Support Your Student Ms. Wieland’s Connect Site Calendar IB Coordinator: Chris Wilder