Pardeeville High School - Whisper Yearbook (Pardeeville, WI)

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PARDEEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL 11 iBiology Subject matter covered in High school biology which is duplicated in standard high school agriculture and homemaking (domestic science) curriculum. Topics in Biology Duplicated in Duplicated in Agriculture Homemaking Course Course 1. Relationship of parts of plants to each other X 2. Main diseases of plants and how controlled . X 3. Harmful insects to plants and animals X 4. Budding and grafting of fruit trees X 5. Common elements and compounds . X X 6. Function of enzymes.. . X X 7. Parts of a cell X X 8. Food nutrients X X 9. Vitamines X X 10. Control of clothes moth.. X 11. Proper prevention measures for trichinosis X 12. Study of birds . X 13. Cross-pollination of flowers. . X 14. Osmosis . X 15. Seed studv . X 16. Commercial fertilizers.. X 17. Process of digestion of food in body (oxidation).. X 18. Room ventilation 19. Proper diet 20. Contagious diseases 21. First aid X X X X

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10 PARDEEV1LLE HIGH SCHOOL Seneral Science in Qardeeville fHigb School Considers arm and Tiome Problems Many of the science problems ami experiments are identical with those usually offered in subjects that hear the names of agriculture and home economics. The home and farm problems are worked out in the science labora- tory, they are investigated in the social studies prepara- tion, and they are written up, discussed, and read about in the English classes. Our work is divided up into units and from each unit topics and projects are worked out. We stress those topics which will he of value to the pupil on the farm and in the home. Particular units stressed are as follows: Unit . Our Environment 1. What factors of our environ- ment are useful to us and what fac- tors arc harmful. (a) Value of birds to man. (b) How trees and crops can be protected. (c) Harmful insects and fires. 2. Methods for elimination of fric- tion and the prevention of rust. (a) Greater efficiency for ma- chinery and longer wear of buildings. Unit . Water and Its Uses 1. Best type of pumps fitted for a certain farm. 2. 1 low farmers can insure a pure water supply. 3. Water systems in the home. (a) Leads to a more comfortable and happy life. 4. Danger of pollution. 5. Conservation of trees. f . Protection of wild life. (a) Side money for hunting and fishing rights. 7. Checking of soil erosion. Unit III. Lighting and Electricity 1. Types of lighting. (a) Aid to health. (b) How to repair bare wires. (c) Use of fuses. (d) How to connect electrical de- vices properly. Unit IV. Transportation and Com- munication 1. Value of good roads to the farm- er. (a) Eliminate isolation. (b) Closer contact with the mar- kets. 2. Importance of telephone and ra- dio. (a) Market reports. (b) Farm programs. (c) Lectures. Unit V. Relation of Solar Energy to the Work of Hants 1. Importance of green plants. 2. Nature of soils. (a) How soils differ. (b) Cultivation of the soil. 3. Agricultural problems of today. (a) Crop rotation. (b) Dry farming. (c) Important crops. (d) Swamp reclamation. (e) Enemies of farm crops. In studying the various units we also conduct laboratory tests and farm shop exercises.

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12 PARDEEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL arm and fMome Management and Commercial draining Commercial Education in Pardeeville High School is for the farmer, the house-wife, the factory employee, the professional and business person as well as the individual who might wish to prepare for office employment. Pardeeville High School offers three years of conynercial work for farm boys and girls, and six years of commercial training for those who wish to prepare themselves for office and other business positions. Each year finds several high school graduates enrolled in the Pardeeville High School Com- mercial Department. Commercial Education Objectives The commercial education program in the Pardeeville High School is or- ganized to meet the needs of youth and adults by considering the following objectives as a means in achieving economic adjustment: First: The development of an understanding and a sympathetic apprecia- tion of the working of our economic system. Second: The development of practical business knowledge, skills and ideals which will enable each individual to carry on ordinary business deal- ings with commercial concerns and public services, and to discharge his re- sponsibility as a citizen in connection with making those choices which are fundamentally dependent upon a knowledge of sound business principles and practices. Third: To enable the individual to carry on the business side of his occu- pation—the farmer, the professional man, house-wife, factory employee, etc. —receives and pays out money, keeps accounts, uses checks and notes, sends letters and packages, uses telephone and telegraph serv ice, lias business deal- ings with the public, and must know generally the principles and relation- ships with the public and the community. Fourth: To prepare beginners who expect to follow business as a career, so that they may succeed in commercial occupations. Fifth: To enable the individual to adapt himself to constantly changing business and economic conditions affecting both the type of activity carried