East High School - Quill Yearbook (Des Moines, IA)

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Calculators, Games In Mathematics Lab: Diversified Learning A Reality In Room 113 Mr. Burton Mr. Goodwin Mr3. Kinprsbury Mr. Simonsen Mr. Storer Concentration is shown on the face of Mr. Simonsen as he calculates a math problem. — 13—

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Science . . . Connie Fulk and Mr. Johns ' s first-h m Kuder carefully conduct an experiment in chemistry class. Mr. Hand Mr. Johns Mr. Dick Johnson High Rating Given By NCA! This year an independent study program was added to the science curriculum. At the be- ginning of the year the students decided what they would like to study, then during the year they conducted projects and completed reports. Before a student can enter this course he must be interested in science and have recommendations from other teachers. The North Central Association evaluating team gave a high rat- ing to the Science Department this year as well as to other de- partments. Mr. Peterson Mr. Sloan Mr. Sloan explains how to operate the miscroscope to Wanda Berndt, Conrad Taylor, and Cindy Boatwright. Dissecting a frog in biology takes Holt and Connie Jewett. the full attention of Stanley -12—

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Social Science . . . Mr. Arkt»rman Mr. Bush Mr. Matthews Mr. Murphy Mr. Samuelson Mr. Schakel Mr. Tannatt Mr. Cowles Mr. (iewerth Mr. Ciulick Learning From The Past As the world grows more complex, many students wish to look beyond the traditional levels of history for answers to modern problems. The Social Science De- partment has introduced new courses to pursue these answers. A course in Afro-American History was offered to seniors in the second semester. The purpose of this course was to emphasize the contribution of the Negro in American History. It is hoped that soon Black His- tory will be incorporated into the regular history classes. Another class created this year was Urban Geogra- phy. Unique in that it is one of only 29 in the country, the goal of this class is to discover why geography is so important in the location of towns and cities. A course in Contemporary Affairs also was begun this year. This class was concerned with the problems facing modern life and the possible solutions for these problems. Mr. Thomas Mr. Wisrjrins luestion brought up in a discussion is explained by Mr. Cowles. — 14—