Des Moines Technical High School - Engineer Yearbook (Des Moines, IA)

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Social studies classes learn about government; add Black history All through the high school years, students are required to take social science classes. Social science is the study of people, their culture, and how they live and think. In the sophomore yeai , students arc required to take World History to give a background of people in the world; how they have lived, and how they af fect our lives today. In the junior year, American History is required. This is probably the most important, for it establishes .1 sense of pndc and tradition in eac h student about his countr) In the senior year, students take two social sci- ences: government and economics. Government gives students a basic understanding of government structures and its conception on local, state, and na- tional levels. Economics is the study of America ' s economic system and how it affects everyday life. Elective courses in this area are physiology , Black History, and Family Relations. Students line up in mock election to vote.

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Faculty prepares students for future in field of science The world of the future depends largely on the sc ience of today. At Tec h High young sc ientists develop their skills in forming theories. They develop patience to experi- ment, to fail, and to try again. I ech offers Des Moines most varied high sc hool science program. Des Moines l ech not only offers the regular science courses such as biology, chemisti , physical science, and physics, but realizing the im- portance of science, Tech offers psychology, micro- biology, medical terms, advanced first aid, dental obsei vation and nutrition. Upon graduation students in science will be pre- pared for an awaiting world. Arliss Hart man explores the wonderful world of science.