Kahuku High School - Ke Koolau Yearbook (Oahu, HI)

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' CIENCE AN IIJATI-I 15 TI-IE El.l.lESTlUI'U.' Q Students have often wondered, What is the purpose or impor- tance of science and math? Teachers themselves find these ques- tions a little difficult to answer at times also. Science could be thought of as a means to understand the environment and the law of nature concerning the world. Science is necessary because it makes us appreciate the technology used in improving our lives. 0 There are many different types of science courses offered here at Kahuku, some are required, while others are electives which students can choose from. In the seventh grade, students are re- quired to take Science Class FAST I, while the eighth graders are enrolled in FAST II. In these classes, students learn the basis of science and learn general experimental techniques. In your high school year, you are required two semesters of science, the particu- lar courses being electives. The courses offered are Biology, Plants and Animals of Hawaii, Earth Science, Physical Science, Chemis- try, and Physics. O Math is the study of numbers and numerical relationship. It is the basis of our modern world. Science, computers, etc., are all based on mathematical functions. On a more practical side, math prepares a student for everyday life. It helps students learn to deal financially with the problems they may face, and it also develops logical thinking which carry through to dealing with problems in our everyday life. Q At Kahuku, students are required to take two semesters of math. Because of the great importance and necessity of math, the graduation requirement is being expanded to four semesters. The courses offered here are Math Applications IA, IG, IIA, IIG, Gen- eral Mathematics A, B, and C, Number Systems, Consumer Math- ematics, Business Mathematics, Pre-Algebra, Algebra I, Unified Geometry, Algebra II, Trigonometry, Calculus, IA and IB, along with Analysis. O Some of us find it very difficult to understand the importance of math and science, or any other courses. Teachers say that it is important, we may say that it is to difficult or even boring. Hopeful- ly, we wgllbe able to bridge this gap and together strive for the same goal. to explain trig class. l54fTODAY'S EDUCATION

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