Palo Verde High School - Olympian Yearbook (Tucson, AZ)

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Earth science was studied in two physical science classes for the first time this year. This course was only offered to freshmen. Varied subiects were studied in physical science, biology, chemistry and physics. Any two of these classes were required for college entrance. Biology and physical science classes instructed students in basic science principles and supplied background for further study. These courses were mainly attended by freshmen and sophomores. Chemistry was offered to further develop a clear knowledge of different elements and the chemical make-up of matter around us. Skilled students continued in physics which provided a chance for more independent studies. These classes varied their program between laboratory assignments and regular classwork. College level courses were offered in chemistry and biology. Students were able to receive college credits for completing these classes after taking an advanced placement test. Several students worked on long term proiects this year which were exhibited in local and state science fairs. Other students served as lab assistants. Their main obiective was to assist teachers by helping to grade papers and set up labs. XX , po- ' m Physics students, Eric Chaison and Arthur Goldberg, worked on an experiment during class. This gave them a chance to use techniques they had learned Chemistry teacher, Mr. Robert McConeghy tested chemical reactions before presenting u demonstration N-me ,,.-- Chemistry students avera ed two hours of lab er an ex eriment involvin ro erties of oxygen A re v-.1 9 P P 9 P P ' ' week. Tom Davey and Rick Cundy participated in port was required on completion of each test. -X

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I Hgkx f .gil -arf' 7 ' 's Q 4 i . L 'N Foreign Language Four years of Spanish, French, German, Russian, Latin and Hebrew were offered by the Foreign Language Department. A fifth year of Spanish could be taken by those who were eligible. Much oral work and repetition was necessary in studying all foreign languages. After many hours of practice, pupils were expected to be able to hear and repeat the correct word and syllable pronunciations. ln correlation with text books, music and dialogue tapes were used for listening compre- hension and to hear the natural tone and speed of the language. In the first year of a language students learned the basics of sentence structure, where accents lie, coniugation of regular and irregular verbs and pronunciation of all letters and dip- thongs. Different verb tenses, subiunctives and writing and translating simple essays were taught in the second year. Third year of a foreign language went deeply into culture with the reading of two novels. Speeches and talks were given during the fourth year. More advanced novels having deeper plots were also read. Fifth year of Spanish involved being able to think and speak fluently in the language. Little English was spoken in the classroom. With the aid of the language laboratory teachers could tell where students needed help. Structural drills were then con- ducted in those areas. Many teachers spent extra time at school working with those students who needed special help. Students were required to take at least two years of a foreign language to meet college entrance requirements. Marti Cate, Debbie McConeghy and Jackie Brickman worked to complete a French class proiect. Colorful scenes from France were displayed on the montage. Sessions in the language lab supplemented regular class work. Spanish students listened to records and tapes to help them understand the dialect better.