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

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The science department added two courses this year to their curriculm. Chemistry III applied the principles acquired in Chemistry I and II, but in- volved more rigorous laboratory experimentation. This course attempted to evolve a better under- standing of chemical principles by usage. ' Skins studied the basic fundamentals of chemistry and the relationship between matter and energy in Chemistry I and II. Also added this year was Biological Science Cur- riculum Study, purple and blue version. The purple version of BSCS biology was designed for sopho- mores who did not take biology as freshmen. It stressed laboratory work in the many phases of science. An intensive study of the activities of higher plants, designed for students who took biology as freshmen and chemistry in tenth or eleventh grade, was introduced in the blue version of BSCS biology. Physics involved a study of the universe, waves, electricity, and atomic structure, and showed how physical knowledge is acquired experimentally and woven into physical theory. ' Skins investigate the development of embryology in Mrs. Patricia Light ' s BSCS elass, blue version. Scientists Probe Laws, Assumptions in Lab and Class Physics students observe pulses on a coil spring to find larities in waves and light rays. Connie Rider records data as she notes the effects of an ex- periment performed in a chemistry lab. 25

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Numerical Knowledge Fills Minds of Mathematicians Immense change took place in the mathematics department this year. The difference was the new math which devoted more time to each topic, and stressed the why rather than the how of com- putation. Proving algebraic theorems, definitions, and struc- ture became a more important part of the algebraic courses, although solving for the unknown still re- mained the primary goal. Geometry, which included plane and solid geome- try, dealt with basic logic, congruent triangles and loci, and then delved into the study of cubes and spheres. Trigonometry and analytic geometry, combined with some college algebra and an introduction to calculus, were offered to seniors and advanced jun- iors. Determining the relationship between the sides of a right triangle and its angles constituted the major part of the trigonometry class. Mathematics furnished a vital foundation to science and engineering, homemaking, and business and technical skills. HP - l L ma M 9 v mKa K .■■• » -. J Mr. Charles Clark explains a few points on an algebraic graph to junior Cindy Klejnot. Working on his trigonometry assignment, Joe Housman bends over his slide rule to solve quadratic equations. Fellow students watch with interest as Roxann Waters and Marilyn Kelder prove the congruency of two triangles. 24

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' Skins Delve into Past, Examine Present, Study Future! To develop well-informed citizens constituted the primary goal of the social science department. Gov- ernmental and historical analysis furnished the stu- dent with a comprehension of politics and world affairs. Many sophomore Redskins took World His- tory, a course which involved the study and com- parison of Man ' s progress from his most primitive form to his present intricacy. Juniors proceeded to probe the history and fundamental policies of the United States. With the comprehension of our na- tion ' s beginning came an understanding of the po- sition of our country and our duties as citizens. Government provided an intense study of the Con- stitution, and the mechanics of our local, state, and federal government. Special emphasis was placed on courts, law-making, internal relations, the United Nations, and foreign policies. Economics covered the study of classified facts and theories concerning Man ' s effort to secure the material commodities and personal services which are needed to support life and make a civilized existence possible. Sociology dealt with environmental effects upon the work, be- havior, and customs of various societies. What does a bear have to do with the stock market? Mr. Robert A. Weaver explains to his economics class about a bear market, in which stock prices decline. Under the direction of Mr. R. J. Certain and his striped stick, seniors learn the fundamentals of •andy-cane- economics. Reed Brosius, with the aid of Gale Hughes and Barb Zion, gives a current events report on Viet Nam. •2fi