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9A ALGEBRA The 9A algebra class has one supreme objective—to acquaint themselves with the symbolism and simple methods of algebra. Reading is the basis of algebra. To be able to interpret algebra, one must be able to understand what he reads. Algebra is very different from arithmetic in many ways. For example: In arithmetic one uses the problem to get the answer; In algebra one sometimes gets the problem by using the answer. The class has studied formulas, equations, positive and negative numbers, fundamental operations, special products, factoring equa- tions, fractional equations, graphs, sets of linear equations, and proportions. “Algebra is a symbolism invented to help man in bis thinking.” 9B ENGLISH Students in the ninth grade are faced with a peculiar situation. By some thev are con- sidered seniors in junior high school; others look upon them as freshmen in senior high school. Their work, likewise, can be called a combination of two things; a review and summary of the subject matter learned in previous years .and a preview and introduc- tion to work to come in senior high school. Because written and oral expression will become more widely used by them in future years, the ninth grade tries to master the basic foundations of English grammar and gain an understanding of the formation of the sentence. In literature, the class concentrates on the short story and the essay which can be used as foundations for future study. One period a week is set aside for free reading to give each student a chance to follow his own in- dividual tastes in literature. 7A SOCIAL STUDIES Social Studies help us learn how modern ways of living have improved over old ways. We are told of different stages of improve- ment. For instance, in the days of Neolithic Man, homes were heated and lighted by fires at the entrances of the caves where men lived. But men saw that these fires did not do much good, because very little of the heat or light went inside the cave. Then they put the fire inside the cave, made a hole in the roof to let out smoke, and finally made a chimney of hides stretched over poles. Much later came furnaces and stoves, for heating, and candles and lamps for light- ing. We have also learned about transportation, communication, and the many uses of fire in our time. To learn about these subjects we first ask questions about them and read our textbooks to find the answers. 7B ENGLISH Why do we have English anyway? What have we been learning? These have been the questions in the minds of our seventh grade students since the beginning of school last fall. Well, for one thing, learning how to make correct sentences has been our principal subject in grammar and is very interesting. Sentences arc merely a tool for expressing ourselves, in speaking and writing. Understanding the structure of language is important. It has been lots of fun see- ing how our sentences can build up and express such clear, complete thoughts. Clear expression in writing, such as spelling and punctuation has been an important subject. Every day we have tried to get in some literature and we have certainly learned to get enjoyment and appreciation of the best examples of expression from our reading. -an
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AMERICAN HISTORY The 11C' History Class has been made as interesting as possible by varying the meth- ods of study. At times, material from texts and references were read and discussions held about the information found there. In this way the subject matter was made thoroughly familiar and any difficult points clearly explained. At other times, each mem- ber of the class was held responsible for certain data which was then given over to general class use. Geographical and polit- ical development of the country, important and interesting places and the reason for their interest, have all been presented to the class in an entertaining manner. The class will tell anyone that it is pos- sible to enjoy history a great deal, if en- thusiasm and interest are applied to the study of our countrv’s past. 10A ENGLISH The stressing of institutions in second year Academic English has been the main object since September. It was decided that by learning to speak effectively, by reading for work and recreation from novels, by writing as a means of communication, by improving family culture with good literature, by in creasing the vocabulary, by organizing ideas with stress on the paragraph, and by study- ing other institutions in relation to these phases of the study of English, that much would be accomplished during 1940-1941. The most successful activity of the year was a project containing a survey of all in- formation gained on the Family which was sent to Mrs. Schneider, County Supervisor, who had worked with the tenth grade on the theme of Institutions. 10B BIOLOGY I'hc 101» Biology Class took for their part of the theme, “Familv Life,” better health. I his was accomplished by studying frogs, fish and other biological specimens and then comparing them with pictures and descrip- tions of the human body. By seeing foods digested in the test tubes, it is easier to understand how it is done in the body. Interesting aliases of the course dealt with the environment of plants and animals, the way they are dependent on each other, and we on them. Some animals formed very interesting partnerships. Pleasure was added to the course by put- ting on a play called ‘‘Old Stuff, depicting prehistoric animals and life. At the end of the course, the class con- cluded that everythin»' in biology led back to Family Life. tbeir theme. 10G ELEMENTARY BUSINESS I he aim of the 10G elementary business class this vear was to give the student a dear understanding ot business functions ♦hat supnly the necessities of life, to make the student realize that business plays an important part in evervone’s life and to pro- vide the student with knowledge of business and consumer skill, that he mav be a bet- ter citizen. The activities of the class have been most- ly research and discussion. They have stud- ied: Money, investments and savings, checks, insurance, communication, filing and index- ing. correspondence and salesmanship. To determine the value of insurance, they drew posters and saw movies. In addition to the activities, they learned the spelling and definitions of words neces- sarv to business. The completion of the course was the study of business organization.
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