Wyomissing Area High School - Colophon Yearbook (Wyomissing, PA)

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It aids greatly in the developing of logical processes of reasoning and the forming of creative ability. Solid Geomerty or the geometry of three dimensions is invaluable in develop- ing perspective. It is closely related to plane geometry with the addition of depth and the development of the properties of points and lines in space. Trigonometry treats of the relationship between the angles and sides of a tri- angle. Trig is fundamental in surveying, construction, navigation and many other essential jobs. Advanced Math includes Elements of Aeronautics, basic math of aviation, navigation, also map making and reading. The use of the slide rule is also included in the course. cience- ource o .gnuenfiolw A thorough knowledge of the basic principles of science is absolutely essential in order to live harmoniously in this changing world. The chief ambition of the science department is to provide the student with a general understanding of these fundamental truths. Modern civilization is highly mechanized, as mechanical devices are founded upon scientific principles, the high school graduate must fully comprehend these basic truths to be able to cope with the present machine environment. The various science courses teach the pupil to reason scientifically, that is, Hrst to observe the facts, second experiment with these facts, and finally, as well as impor- tant, to draw a conclusion from the experiments. This mode of thought is especially applicable in a world Hooded with misleading propaganda. , F. Fencil, Science VV. N. Martin. Science t C

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being developed. The increased emphasis on aeronautics, rr like call constantly on basic Math. It is the purpose of the M Wyomissing High School to equip its ,students with the too challenge. This task is ably handled by Miss Brunner in Iunior in Senior High. The fundamentals of addition, subtraction, multipli carefully rounded out in seventh and eighth grades. Decimals tion, and practical application of basic mathematics are also Alegbra, which extends the field of arithmetic by usin and other symbols not previously employed, is taught in nin lass production, and the athematics department of ls necessary to meet this High and Mr. Brubaker cation and division are , interest, stock computa- incorporated. signed numbers, letters h grade. It has practical value and teaches expression of thoughts in quantitative terms. The Senior High Math course consists of a Second Sophomoresg Plane Geometry for Iuniorsg and Solid Geona each for one semester, for Seniors. An Advanced Math col Seniors. . . l The second course in Algebra covers a review of e furthers algebraic concepts, principals and techniques. The to prepare students for entrance into higher institutions an them after leaving school. Plane Geometry deals with the relation and properti Xl:,., 'I' V n............ ....x xv.. n v n I 1 Course in Algebra for etry and Trigonometry, urse is also available to l lementary Algebra and purpose of the course is d to fundamentally aid es of geometric Hgures. l

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The general sciences taught in high school are also the and military fields. Then, too, for anyone wishing to enter coll portion of his high school curriculum. In seventh and eighth grades the pupil is introducet science through nature study. He collects leaf and bark speci studies the stars, observes the habits of insect, plant, and elementary sciences is the pupilis observing and becoming a about him. General science in ninth grade begins with a cor tary sciences, but soon branches into the study of the reas and phenomena. The student becomes familiar with the such as chemistry, physics, astronomy, biology, geology ant general understanding of the answers to such questions as, do plants grow? How does a telephone operate? Why car How does a gasoline engine differ from a steam engine? W What makes it possible for a fire extinguisher to put out burn? and many others. Biology is concerned with plant and animal life. with and studies grafting, cell division, and the affect of env Physics is the technical outgrowth of a portion of gen through experimentation and study learns how the controll laws operate and also how they may be utilized to aid in adv Chemistry in twelfth grade deals with matter and il makes and studies articles such as paints, dyes, soap, oxyger also introduced to the broad areas of plastics and atomic the The teaching of the vital science courses is divided betvl Martin. Mr. Fencil teaches physics and chemistry, while Mr. and general science. ' The Laws of P foundation for technical ege, science is an essential l to the vast domains of mens, takes nature hikes, nimal life. Study in the quainted with the world ltinuation of the elemen- ns back of natural laws any divisions of science the like. He obtains a What causes rain? Why 1't we see radio waves? y does an airplane fly? h . a fire? Why does wood if ronment on life ral science. The student 'ng ever present natural ancing mankind. is changes. The student 1, and nitric acid. He is ory. feen Mr. Fencil and Mr. Martin teaches biology he student experiments 1 hysics Laboratory EX1?S!'llllClllJlllUll nip.