Harding High School - Acorn Yearbook (Charlotte, NC)

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The science courses offered at Harding High School are Biology I, Biology II, chemistry, physics, and senior science. Biology I is a requirement for all students and is de- signed to offer knowledge of organic differences among lirdng organisms from a structural and functional view- point. Maior emphasis is placed on anatomy, ecology, embryology, evolution, genetics, and physiology. Lab- oratory experiences and exercises help the student to see relationships between animals and plants. The second year course in biology, which is an elec- tive, is a continuation of Biology I. A more comprehen- sive study is made of biological theories, cellular biology, ecology, biochemistry, biophysics, genetics, embryology and taxonomy. Detailed laboratory work is done on algae, protozoans, cytology, histology, comparative anatomy, and anatomy of the cat. Research reports are done as part of the library work. This work centers around current biological acbieve- ments. Much of the information is found in magazines such as Scientific American and Science Digest. Both courses in biology are supplemented with the latest bi- ological fdms available. Mrs. Attdria Wessinger, Mrs. Karen Grooms, Mr. James Pyatt, Mr. WilJiam MayJjerry, Mrs. Jean Worsley. Two new teachers were Roger Watson and Anne Beaty watch Mr. l yatt perform a physics experiment. Mrs. Wessinger ' s Biolog) ' II class finds morbid humor in dis- secting. Page Twenty-four

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Miss Watson helps a slightly confused geometry student. was added to curriculum Mrs. Summerville uses the overhead projector in her algebra and trigonometry class. The Harding mathematics department makes every effort to keep up to date on the latest developments in modern mathematics, and to integrate the new mathe- matics with the best of the traditional, dhe program is varied enough for each student to meet his needs and to pursue his study at the high school level as far as he desires. Mr. Crawford works at his desk as his modern math class studies. fundamental structure upon which higher mathematics is built, and develops an understanding of special re- lationships. Algebra II continues the study of the struc- ture of mathematics begun in Algebra f and Geometry and introduces the complex numbers, and a study of simple functions. Algebra and Trigonometry is offered for the student who wishes to continue his study of mathematics. This course correlates the study of ad- vanced algebra and trigonometry. This year a course in Functions is being taught to selected seniors who are interested in studying mathematics at an advanced level. Page Twenty-three

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idded in the science department The enrollment in chemistry is greater than in any of the other physical sciences. It is designed mainly for the student who is planning to do additional study after high school. This year, with a new textbook, emphasis is on fundamental concepts. Atomic structure and chemical bonding are thoroughly investigated. Problem solving as related to chemical reaction is also stressed. Additional topics include oxidation-reduction, organic chemistry, analysis and colloids. The course in physics stresses theory and students generally enroll in this course the senior year since a background in bigber mathematics is required. The course is designed to enable the student to cover a num- ber of topics from a broad viewpoint. The course includes such units as matter in motion, electricity, energy and waves, and electrons and atoms. Both physics and chem- istry include regular laboratory work. The senior science course is a survey course in the physical sciences including geology, astronomy, chemis- try, and physics. It is designed for the student who wants to learn more about science, but wbo lacks the background required for chemistry and physics. Mrs. Worsley ' s Biology I class works with the microscope.