North Side High School - Legend Yearbook (Fort Wayne, IN)

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Challenge Scientists Dave Wysa and Kenton Griffi: perform an experiment in th- advanced chemistrv class unde Mr. Lewis ' direction.

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Sulfur Odors, Crawling Insects, And Lab Sheets Anything from bugs to bombs can be studied in the North Side Science Department. The new chemistry lab provides better facilities for experi- ments in these various fields, and enables the stu- dents to explore the wonders of the world of science. In remodeling the lab, the tabletops were replaced, the floor was resurfaced, and a lecture study area was added at the back of the room. A course added this year is an advanced physics class organized by the Physical Science Study Com- mittee to give students a chance to probe deeper and experiment further in the field of physics. Every student is required to have at least two credits in science. To obtain these, he has a variety of courses to choose from, including biology, botany, chemistry, physics, earth science, and zoology. Studies in the science department help Redskins to reason scientifically and objectively. They also give a basic understanding of the laws of nature and the universe. Chemistry and physics increase their knowledge of the composition of the universe and the forces that rule it. Zoology, biology, and bontay give an insight into the seven basic functions of plant and animal life. Earth science adds to the curriculum of the department the study of the earth, its structure and the elements. 18

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The curve of x 2 + 2x+l = y is a problem of the type that often confronts math students. At least one unit of math is required for graduation. Algebra or general math are usually the courses taken for this required credit. A variety of more advanced courses are offered for students who must increase their math- ematics credits or for those who wish to take the advanced work for their own personal mathematical ability. Some of the courses provided for this study are plane and solid geometry, trigonometry, and ad- vanced and college algebra. General math gives a basic background in arith- metical fundamentals, algebra indoctrinates students with the principles of logical and orderly thinking through the solving of equations with unknown fac- tors. Geometry furthers this trend of logical thought bv the orderly solving of problems through inductive and deductive reasoning. Trigonometry combines the fundamentals of algebra and geometry in an attempt to further this reasoning power. Each of these courses provides the student with one part of the overall purpose of the department, which is to help students organize their thoughts and think things through systematically. Mathematics Students Explore Abstract Science 20