University High School - Bisbila Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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MR. MICHAEL DONOVAN feel that the students ot U High hove mind of their own and con carry on interesting class discussions. He tought one biology class and has been working for an M.A. degree in science. DR. CLARENCE BOECK taught various science classes throughout the year. He is an ovid sports fan and could be found at many othletic events. With the other science teachers, Dr. Boeck helped advise Science club. Experimentation MR. CARLETON MEYER taught eighth grade science and chemistry. He also advised Science club. He attended Marsholl high school in Minneapolis and the U of M. He is now working for a MA degree in science. Early this year, his students surprised him with a birthday party in his honor. Four years of science ore required at U High so that the students can be given a solid background in a field which is constantly increasing in world importance. Seventh and eighth graders were instructed in earth science, a course which included the study of rocks and minerals, eorth formations, astronomy and weather. Experimentation was emphasized, even in this basic course. Freshmen studied biology from the study of the simplest forms of life, through plants and animals, to the complex study of man. Biology students learned by doing: dissecting earthworms, crayfish, frogs and various larger specimens. Chemistry students experimented with various metals and alloys in order to apply the knowledge gained in class lectures and discussions. Physics was also taught, applying both principles of science and mathematics. Advanced Science was offered only to selected seniors who had maintained at least a B average in science and math courses. This class included group and individual study of biology, chemistry and physics. The entire science program was planned to give interested students a strong background for any science profession. As the importance of scientific methods and knowledge increases, more and greater opportunities will be available in this field.

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DR. DAVID JOHNSON taught a senior moth clots in addition to college methods and graduate courses. Dr. Johnson wot also a co-editor of the newsletter for the Minnesota Council of Teochert of Mothematics. He termed U High students o fotcinating group with which to work. MISS PAMELA WOYKE often added o little spice to her three dosses this year by taking them to such ploces os the Computer Center. She also was kept busy odvising both the Pep and Moth clubs. Enriches Teaching of The math area, headed by Dr. David Johnson, strove to help the students develop competency in problem solving; the ability to cope with unique or different situations. The use of a computer as an instructional aid began this year in seventh, ninth and eleventh grade classes. Gradually this will expand to include all the grades. The primary objectives of this two-year experiment are to test the use of the computer as an effective: I) laboratory tool in solving mathematical problems; 2) instructional aid for demonstrating mathematical concepts; 3) device for testing algorithms devised by students and 4) means of building computational skills. In addition, the experiment will attempt to identify the content of the mathematics program in grades seven through twelve for which computer concepts can be successfully utilized in instruction. The math area used the School Math Study Group program as the major text supplemented by various other textbooks. This program is very modern, integrating different subjects throughout the grade levels. The seventh and eighth grade courses included the introduction and use of both algebra and geometry. Ninth graders were taught algebra and the sophomore class learned the principles of both plane and solid geometry. Juniors were given an introduction to trigonometry and analytic geometry. The senior math course covered elementary functions and trigonometry. Modern Math MR. JOHN WALTHER taught two eighth grade clotscs, one ninth grade olgcbra clast and one tenth grade geomotry clots. He alto wot an adviser for the seventh grade and Moth club. During the year Mr. Walthor has been working on a PhD. degree in mathematics education. 15

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MR. WILLIAM LINDSTROM fought one seventh grade class. He offended Lancaster high school in northern Minnesota and the U of M He feels thot the students at U High ore greot individualists and are interesting to work with. MR. KENNETH KELSEY taught two eighth grode closses ond two physics classes. His interests include skiing, photography, making stereo topes ond wrestling. Last year he taught in Japon. He has been working for o MA degree ond hos helped to advise Science dub. Emphasized in Science Classes MR. KENNETH JEDOELOH taught two seventh grade closses. He spent his high school doys ot Roosevelt in Minneapolis ond attended the U of M. Along with teaching closses and helping out with Science club, he is working for on M.A. degree. DR. EUGENE GENNARO was choirmon of the Science area and taught two ninth grado biology closses. He also fought some advanced science classes with Dr. Boeck ond Mr. Kelsey. 17