Washburn High School - Wahian Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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is N L New Books Aid MH 5 Q 4 2 nd i 5 i Chemistry novices work intently in the lab. New equipment aids accurate measurements. An earthworm reveals its inner complexities. I 1 6

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Geometric projects come in various forms. Figuratively Speaking, Math Poses Problems The Washburn mathematics department, which is headed by Mr. Sverdrup, covers the many phases of math at different levels. Plane geometry is offered to sophomores, while juniors and seniors may study advanced algebra, trigonometry, or solid geometry. College math is offered for those who have the potential and vvish To further their mathematical ,sq 3 l5 education. This course covers Trigonometry, analyti- cal geometry, and some calculus. Due to the ex- tensiveness and quality of the math department, Washburn has annually placed high in the statewide ratings for the National Math Contest, which is conducted every March. Equations characterize a day in a math class. Mr. Sverdrup gets his point across.

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Science Department The Science department of Washburn seeks to provide students with a basic understanding of the scientific method and a few of its many applications. Lectures and laboratory sessions are part of the learning process for science students. The biology, physics, and chemistry courses are all designed to develop in the students an understanding of the natural and physical laws which govern the universe. Biology students examined various forms of animal and plant life to gain a firsthand knowledge of zoology and botany. Through dissection, they learned the functions of living things and received a small idea of the intricacies of life. Studies were made of tiny forms of life, and finally of the human body and its complexities. In the physics classes, which were recently remodeled, students explored the laws of matter and energy regarding light, heat, sound, mechanics, electricity, and magnetism. As an aid to understanding, experiments were made with these properties. New textbooks, stressing the use of mathe- matics in understanding facts and ideas, were used. Chemistry classes used a new chem-study textbook and new equipment in probing the wonders of chemi- cals. Frequent experimentation with chemicals was combined with an effort to learn something about the theory of chemical reactions. The science classes provide systematic knowledge for under- standing our age. ii 3 l ,.., 'Wh 1 Students discuss the intricacies of physics. Physics students measure and record reflections.