Woodward Academy - Phoenix Yearbook (College Park, GA)

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The Science Department at Woodward Academy is headed by Mr. Gus Dearolph. Like others in the department, Mr. Dearolph feels that scientific study enables a student to better understand the world around him, encourages development of investigative skills, and promotes rational thought. Un- doubtedly, any student who applies himself in scientific study at the Academy will find himself better able to deal with the chal- lenges and demand 3 of life. Students at the Academy begin the study of science in kindergarten and, up through ninth grade, are taught basic scientific con- cepts. The Lower School program involves investigation of phenomena that can be seen, smelled, touched, tasted, or heard. In the seventh and eighth grades, students are exposed to more abstract ideas such as the concepts of energy and atomic structure through actual experiments in the laborato- ry. While in the Upper School, all ninth grade students are required to take biology. Additionally, all students enrolled at Wood- ward Academy must take at least one more year of science after completion of biology. The department prides itself on the wide variety of offerings available to students. Some options include: chemistry, physics, astronomy, anatomy, and environmental sci- ence, which are available as one and two quarter electives, or as full year courses. 42 CURRICULUM

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