J Sterling Morton East High School - Mortonian Yearbook (Cicero, IL)

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Sound movies are popular in studying science Cfnartr are mea' in presenting facts of science There is one characteristic, common to all these ad- venturers into the field ot science and that is curiosi- ty. Therefore, everyone is eligible who is curious to understand the mysteries of life. General science was the door-way which was to lead me into the realm of unceasing wonders. It was in this course that I received my first introduction to science as applied to the world about me. It served to enlighten my past rather vague conceptions regard- ing the wonders of man and nature. As I continued to learn the secrets of some of the minor mysteries of life and foresaw the broader related Fields placed within my grasp, my curiosity and interest caused me to decide to major in science in my high school course. Physiology followed general science and little did I realize what tremendous powers I held as dictator of my own body mechanisms. I also began to realize that like a well oiled pair of roller slcates or bicycle my body required proper attention and care if it was to serve me in a most highly satisfactory manner. Physiology revealed to me that proper care of myself was an investment which paid well in yearly divi- dends. Having learned considerably about myself, I was now eager to learn how other living things survived. Biology was on hand to answer all questions. Thru it I learned how plant and ani- mal life originated and sur- vives, the various composite parts which together make up their structure, and of the re- markable minute organisms ol life which play a part in the perpetuation or destruction of rhe largest living things. I now began to realize why vitamins Two .vtout men can't pull the spfrercx apart fwearuring rcvistance of electric ligfrt lmllvs A clcrnonstration of the radiation of freat

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NATURAL SCIENCE by Nelson james After three years of studying natural sciences, I am convinced that every high school pupil should take as many subjects in this field as his course will permit. I believe that science develops those interests and abil- ities which have a practical and cultural value, and that the knowledge and training gained in the meth- ods of science are important in many fields of work. Science helps a person to know and appreciate the wonders of nature about him. The laboratory work teaches one the essentials of solving problems and the importance of weighing carefully all the facts at handg of choosing those facts which bear on the prob- lem and discarding those which do notg of with-hold ing judgment until suflicient data is collected, and above all, keeping an open and unbiased mind during the solving of the problem. All of this training is valuable in solving the everyday problems which arise later in adult life. I think the study of science thought of as an adventure, in high school should be for after all it is an exploration into the realm of present-day wonders. The word Nsciencei' comes from the Latin word meaning to know . Everyone who foins in this adventure is inspired with a purpose to find out about the wonderful things go- ing on around him. I-Iis motto is, Seek and ye shall find. A study of a balanced aquarium Distillation of Water-boys' general science Studying tlve lever--girls' general science An analysis of tlie types and structures of leaves A View of the microscopic world

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received world-wide publicity and why spinach and cod-liver oil were considered aids to health rather than mere maternal whims that must he obeyed.. Thus far all that I studied was a product of nature and as yet I lcnew very little of the earth itself, but physiography promised to reveal more surprising facts. One does not realize the effect of the physical features of the earth upon humanity until he has studied some- thing of the earth's composition and the exterior physi- cal features of which it is comprised. That the world is constantly changing was not news to me, but that the exterior features of the earth had changed greatly in the past and were constantly presenting new appear- ances, was of great interest. Field trips to nearby areas l served as impressive proof of the actual changes taking place l around me through heat and soil erosion. The part played by climatic variations in alter- ing living conditions and oc- cupations cannot be overlooked nor can the earth's composition and topography be studied without receiving much prac- tical benefit. A semester's study of weather and climate in a course called metereology consists of a study of local weather conditions, of weather maps, and the measure- Measuring resistance with Wloeatstone Bridge ment of wind velocities and Determining Wind velocity A marvelous meflmnifm directions at various altitudes. It is a very interesting and Metal analysis by tlve use of Ili? spectroscope Colloidal particles in suspension r t E ,... saws: is . P 1 11 'Wm