Floyd County High School - Bison Yearbook (Floyd, VA)

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The best way to understand electricity is to work with it. 15

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Science Initiates New Curriculum Striving for individual awareness within its students, the Science Department initiated a new curriculum this year. Eighth graders were required to take Physical Science which gave them the background they need to go on to more disciplined courses in science. After the eighth grade, students could choose between Earth Science and Biology to complete the required two credits needed in science to graduate. Advanced courses included Physics and Chemistry for students who planned on entering college or nursing. Lab work became a time for answering questions related to the natural world. It was not unusual to see a stream of water eroding the earth, a volcano erupting, or minerals strewn around on each table. Students built model houses and wired them for electricity. Imagine their joy when lights actually came on and illuminated their miniature projects. In Biology labs, the smell of formaldehyde, combined with the sight of a disected frog, gave some students queasy stomachs. Students did in-depth study of the functions of both plants and animals through lectures, dissection and microscopic observations. Watch out! The volcano is erupting. Biology can be fun too. 14

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Language — A Tool For Living Barbara Ketner pantomines in Drama. All phases of life are in some way connected with com- B munication; therefore, English is a required subject for all five years spent in high school. Eighth graders received a good foundation in basic grammar alternated with literature. Freshmen and sopho- mores studied grammar in more depth and went into the composition of short stories, plays and poetry. The juniors and seniors were challenged by the more advanced aspects of grammar, but were primarily concerned with writing themes, term papers, book reviews, and creative composi- tions. Extensive study revolved around the development of various themes and techniques in American and English lit- erature. For those students with specific interests, the curriculum included drama and journalism. English students were encouraged to take advantage of the excellent material in the Learning Lab during their study hall. 16