1. Welcome Dr. Chavis katie.chavis@d11.org (719) 328-6504 Before school: Science department offices 1st period: Room 256 PES 2nd period: Planning 3rd-4th period: Room 254 BIO 5th period: Room 254 PES 6th period: Planning 7th period: Room 254 PES After school: Science department offices

2. Me  Taught 6 years in Louisiana  Physical Science, Biology, Earth Science  Undergraduate and Master's degree from Louisiana Tech University  Doctorate from University of Louisiana at Monroe in education  Moved here just a couple of weeks ago!

3. Class Expectations  On time and ready to go with all materials  Notebook  Grades  Books

4. Biology Chemical Basis of Life Cellular Transport Cellular Metabolism DNA/Protein Synthesis Genetics and Biotechnology Evolution Interactions of Matter and Energy Populations

5. Physical Earth Science Nature of Science with Focus on Matter The Dynamic Earth Earth’s Geologic History Earth’s Place in the Universe Energy and Resources Earth’s Changing Climate