Wayzata High School - Wayako Yearbook (Wayzata, MN)

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 This little friend Is quite amusing.” Mr. Dittbenner, Sue Covey. The directions must be there somewhere. Mr. Fretheim. Anne and Mike Wheeler Lane, and Jerry Neth Science Offers Endless Vista of New Knowledge The science program in Wayzata High includes seventh and eighth and ninth grade general science, biology, chemistry and physics. The student's natural curiosity is satisfied through classroom lectures, field trips, lab experiments and independent research. Since we never run out of qustions about the world around us, the science program is geared to help us discover some of the basic truths about our environment. Beginning in junior high, the student is introduced to astronomy, geology, weather, elementary botany, zoology, entomology, anatomy, physical sciences, and magnetism. Mr. Dittbenner and Sir. Fretheim arc the instructors of seventh and eighth grade science courses. In ninth grade, students enrolled in science courses attend Mr. DcttlofFs or Mr. Bittlc’s classes. They probe more deeply into the fields of plant and animal life, weather, the elements, and physical forces such as fire, water, and wind. There is a special unit devoted to driver education which instills a healthy attitude towards driving and acquaints the student with the mechanics of the automobile. What a magnificent hvla vcriscolor (tree toad)!” exclaims the biology students. Under Mr. Bittlc’s tutelage, students learn the divisions of the plant and animal king Add both to mine, then we’ll see what happens. Mr. Hsielln, Sharon Linin-Kcr. and Marvin Davis Page Eighteen

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From Fractions to Frustrums Most of the eighth graders were taught by Mr. Sclnier Simonson. He had five sections of eighth grade math, one of which studied elementary algebra for the last part of the year. The main purpose was to familiarize the students with everyday problems and to prepare them for advanced math. The sole job of Mr. Fred Harvey was teaching algebra, both elementary and advanced to all interested students. He too, tried to better the math education at Wayzata. To his advanced algebra sections he introduced calculus, statistics, and the theory of equations and allowed them to use certain of the new instruments bought for the department. These were experimental methods considered very effective and successful. Geometry was the main field of Mr. John Campbell again this year. As in his previous six years at WHS, he taught plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. A new change in this section was the removal of the required math booklets. The students were instead given the opportunity to write l ook reports. To enable some to progress faster, he introduced trig and solid geometry to plane geometry students and allowed solid geometry students to work with the precision instruments. Mr. Harvey and Mr. Campbell advised the Senior High Math Club. Because of the added advantages, the whole math department appears to have undergone noticeable improvement. ••We're surely glad you showed us how to do that one correctly. Mr. Campbell, Mr. Harvey, and Janice Hansen Page Seventeen

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doms, collect specimens on field trips, compile an extensive notebook, and dissect small animals. As a junior, one studies physics. Perched on a high wooden stool in Mr. DettlofFs room students perform experiments on the properties of matter, forces and motion, heat, light, sound, and electricity. Data is recorded in lab work book, theories arc checked, and then the results arc compiled and analyzed. These laboratory activities supplement Mr. DettlofFs lectures and demonstrations. 'Die chemistry course deals with the composition of matter. The “chem” student becomes familiar with acids, bases, salts, gaseous elements, hydrocarbons, atomic energy, solvents, and formulas. Surprisingly enough, those complicated equations mean something! Tlie chemistry students also perform experiments. Some even make soap in class, using materials provided. 'I hc objectives of the science programs are: the development of interest and appreciation in our environment and the development of an objective, scientific approach to problem-solving. In the science courses, the student becomes aware of recent scientific achievements and theories. While becoming familiar with the subject matter, he increases his powers of observation and deduction. Not only by absorbing facts, but by applying them to daily life and interpreting data the pupil can be well-informed and useful in society. 'Die equipment in Wayzata’s science labs is available to students who wish to perform independent experiments under supervision. Scientific hobbies often aid greatly in understanding of the material presented in class. Those interested in music, photography, mechanics, nature, magnetism, or chemistry can gain a lot from the content of the science program. In our times, all phases of scientific study are so vital that lie who has a good background in this field will be prepared to keep up with the march of “organized common sense” — science. Look at the chart, not at him.” Mr. Bittle. Doug Nelson and Sandy Springer