Robert F Munroe Day School - Reflections Yearbook (Quincy, FL)

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Lisa Campbell and two other sixth graders, working a division problem on the hoard, find that with Mrs. Bassett’s help an intricate problem is solved by a simple method. Finished with her daily assignment. Cathy Gay receives the individual attention of Mrs. McKcown, in order to grasp the concept of a new trig equation. A blend of the old and the new exemplified the MATHEMATICS department of Robert F. Munroe. Mrs. Bassett taught sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students the basies of modern math. Instrumental in the teaching of this math was the basic ability of human logic which gave tin students the initiative to think for themselves. Mrs. McKeown blended traditional and modern math in her Algebra, Geometry, and Trignometry classes. This created a more thorough insight into the complexity of axioms, postulates, and theorems of mathematics. Individual instruction, grouping according to capabilities and never ending patience demonstrated by Mrs. Bassett and Mrs. McKeown helped students gain the knowledge needed to succeed in todav’s world. Sara McKcown, B.S. Florida State University Mary Bassett, B.S. Florida State University 15

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Donald Barbee, B.S. C. Vanlandingham, MS. Florida State University Florida State University Natural order, a path of learning, prepared future college students for a new environmental life. The SCIENCES, Biology I and II, taught by Mr. Barbee were based on an ecological approach. Chemistry was on a modern basis with experiments near the end of the year adding diversity to everyday lectures. Mrs. Vanlandingham’s general science classes were given a basic introduction to the areas of physical, biological, and earth sciences. The modernized concepts taught in science enabled students to utilize new methods related to an ecological living. As Gloria Chester and Sue Bowen assist, Janet Fletcher analyzes the desired results of an experiment concerning the pH of certain miscible fluids. Creative ability gives students a chance to demonstrate their understanding of astronomy by illustrating reports with posters.

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Examining ballots for the upcoming election acquaints government students with the candidates for office. Martha Jean Woodward. B.A. Wesleyan College Each branch of HISTORY broadened students’ understanding of the advantages of our democratic government. Discussing current politics, learning the procedures of voting, and studying Communism helped to increase the awareness of the prospective citizens. Mrs. Woodward tried to instill into the minds of her American History students a sense of pride in their heritage. The study of early civilizations and mythology, in World History, provided a substantial background for our modern society. In geography most of the year was involved in studying the terrestrial landscape, economy, and way of life in many countries. Class discussions end with Stephen Hurst's clarification of the location of a smal coastal Brazilian seaport. 16