Mars Area Junior Senior High School - Planet Yearbook (Mars, PA)

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SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTME T 51. vi 2 , Mr. Thomas Hawkins World C ullurcs Jourltnlisnl Social studies are concerned mainly with the whole life of man, not only the dusk of the past, but in the light of the future as well. Keeping pace with our rapidly changing world requires a constantly improved version of the cur- riculm. The development of alert and intelligent citizens equipped with enough understanding and courage to meet today's crucial moments of history is a primary objective of the course at Mars High. The senior Problems of Democracy class included major political, economic, and social problems confronting the American people. A review of the early colonial days on into the Civil War and Reconstruction Period was provided by the junior American History course. Major emphasis was placed upon Mrs. Judith Michaels A merit-an History :1f:3s,x,+pff vw .':ffrfM,: .ilijllj is A- 8325 . ' ' 4 ' .1 to , ,. assi: M 1 'l i7fQ?xf 1, ' Mr. Arno Thompson P.O.D., Economic: Psychology the period after 1876, since this period dominates the world of today. World Cultures gave to students a better understanding of the dominant cultures and peoples throughout the mod- ern world. Gaining knowledge of others brings about a decrease in hatred and intolerance. Pennsylvania History, a freshman course, is designed to clarify the economic and social patterns of life within our state and to give students a full realization of Pennsyl- vania's past, present, and future greatness. Seventh grade Early World History expanded upon grade school social studies in which American and world allairs become intermingled during early world back- grounds. WORLD CULTURES .rludenls learn more about the land of India with teacher, Mr. Hawkins. 20

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EMPLOYS ADVANCED COURSES Mrs. Nancy Church Mr. John Foster Mrs. Margaret Gardner Mr. Donald Imnn C lwmirtry Physics 9rIx Science 7111, 81h Science Emphasis in science is upon the importance of major scientihc principles, the development of competence, the development of desirable attitudes and interests, and the recognition and preparation of science in the atomic and space age. The science curriculum in Mars High School deals with units of science that are designed to meet the student's future needs. Leaming is conducted by classroom-laboratory methods which provide opportunities for instruction, investigation, and experimentation. Science is treated in such a way that the student is able to seek job opportunities in today's scientific and auto- mated age. The Science Department is beginning to employ a study of advanced science from Biology to Chemistry which gives thc student a closer relationship to science as prac- ticed in today's research facilities, ' SCIENCE Mr, Joseph Mrocheck Biology CHEMISTRY STUDENTS Ilwkf Nfl' Uf 'WW Nlflilfmellf- FUTURE NURSES learn lhe fundamentals' of clzcmutry

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TRESS CONCEPTS AND IDEAS - '-gm fr- af'rfec-swag Elf ' ,H Mgt Q if E rl are .Q 111 .32 t. at 4. . 'ef Q. . 'X E' sa ' if rev , , me wit TSE' gg' QR? seam. '33-A. 055521: :ff f fi f Qs? gl x iii 212: ' fi ia V , : if ggtiiie .:ff'f?IEAii 'L EE Iiiltif r,tfa:,.,4:,s.,ig3 tu if nurf N ' ..xv dp :Dua-crown Mr Mr. Marvin Gall . John Henicheck 9111 Pa. History, Civics 71 , 8111 Gcogrnplzy li Eighth grade was taught Early American History, a study of early institution, govemment, and culture. A senior high elective, psychology, was made a part of the social studies program and others are to be added. Psychology helped young people to understand themselves and others better. It wisely prepared them for marriage and a vocation in an attempt to apply the material to the student's daily life. Economics contributed to an understanding of society's economic problems. It taught students about everything concerned with business, money, and credit. In Geography the major industries and commercial regions were brought into focus. Students were given a better understanding of the nations and people who have 2- 2 2 P.0.D. STUDENTS learn conlempomry Economics. Mrs. Avonnell Miles Mr. Thomas Tindall 8111 American H islory 71h World History come into contact with one another in our work of today. Social studies are conducted to implement the aims, objectives, and philosophy of the Mars Area Schools. These courses and related activities develop skills, concepts, and knowledge that help provide a uprovoca- tive education which should stimulate the students' think- ing for therest of their lives. Social studies courses provide an opportunity for stu- dents to express themselves orally through the use of panels, debates, and reports. Mars High School social studies teachers are utilizing available instructional material and equipment and are looking for new ideas for social studies teaching, acquiring classroom library's, visual aids, and research books. t s WORLD HISTORY projectr were made by 7lIr graders to study ancient Roman civilization. 21