Breck School - Mustang Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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LANGUAGE Breck’s Language Department offers courses in French, German, and Spanish for students in grades seven through twelve. An audiolingual program, the AL-M system, forms the curriculum for Levels I and II in both French and German. The basic Spanish program is similar. Mrs. Pauline Kiltinen, French teacher, supplements the AL-M program with a continuing interest in current French history and a monthly French scholastic magazine. The fourth level class consists of a grammar review and study of short literary selections. The fifth level class studies Freeh civilization, a grammar review, and French literature by genre. Occasionally fourth and fifth level students also attend plays in French by French performers and see French films in their classrooms. The Spanish program is directed by Mr. Michael Uram, Senior Master. The program consists of basic grammar study in the lower levels, interspersed with Spanish and Mexican culture, and perhaps a few driving tips. The third and fourth level continue grammar study and read short literary selections. Mr. Michael Weiszel, Head of the Language Department, is the German teacher. The first and second levels closely parallel the French AL-M program. German III completes a review of German grammar and begins an introduction to German history and culture. The fifth level class studies German literature of the twentieth century and continues grammar study. German students also receive a monthly scholastic magazine. 27

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SCIENCE A second-year course in Biology is an advanced course both in scope of material and in depth of understanding. A college text is used and the course is geared for advanced placement standing in this area. Students have the opportunity for greater flexibility in their study methods and greater emphasis is placed on individual responsibility. Students have opportunities for more varied laboratory investigation. The study of chemistry is programmed according to the goals of the CHEMSTUDY curriculum. Chemistry at Breck deals with the structure of materials, both living and nonliving, and their chemical reactions with one another. Physics at Breck is PSSC Physics. Since this is the physics of the age of tomorrow, it uses modern mathematical concepts to explain and measure energy. Students entering physics are high scholastically with special strengths in mathematics. This year being taught at Breck for the first time is a subjective analysis of the consequences of todays modern technology. This course being taught by Mr. Coulter gives the student a greater understanding and sensibility of the science areas. Mr. Allan Coulter Mr. Robert Dedolph Department Head Mr. William Lund

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