Harding High School - Acorn Yearbook (Charlotte, NC)

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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.

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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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Red Cross volunteer shows girls in home nursing how to bathe a baby. Girls in home ec. work on clothes— ironing, sewing, and cutting patterns. Home economics makes good homemakers The I lome Economics Department is a vocational de- partment following the prescribed North Carolina course of study. Units in management, house planning, lurnish- ing and decorating, child der’elopment, home nursing, family relations, entertaining, selection and care of equipment, foods and clothing are studied. In most of the units, each gir l works alone and is allowed to progress as rapidly as her ability allows her to do so. In units which require two or more to work together, cooperation and initiative are stressed. The unit “More Blessed To Give” is the one just prior to the Christmas Holidays. This is truly a special interest unit with one or more girls working together to create something for someone else. 1 hese units have a basis for the selection of house experiences— work carried out at home. Thus the stu- dent’s ability to cope with the problems of homemaking are evaluated by parents, students, and teacher.