Yale High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Yale, MI)

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MR. GLEN BEARSS B.S, University of Michigan M.A. University of Michigan Math and Guidance MR. ROBERT LEACH B.S. Western Michigan University M.A. Western Michigan University Algebra and Physics 10 Wlath Physics This year the mathematics department instituted the Temac System of programmed learning material based upon the Teaching Machine. Each student progresses at his own rate, thus allowing for individual difference in regards to ability and or interest goals. Some able students covered one year ' s work in one semester. The system will enrich, as well as enlarge, the offerings in the field of mathematics. This type of instruction has drastically changed the roles of the teachers and the students. Instruction is conducted primarily on an individual basis, and the responsibility for covering the material has been shifted somewhat to the individual student. While this responsibility is beneficial for students in preparing them for college and post-high school occupations, it has been difficult for some people to adjust. Through careful and frequent investigation of our mathematics pro- gram, we are striving to improve our methods to meet the needs of a new generation in a changing world. The physics class is trying to acquire, as a result of the study of science, a realistic scientific approach to the solution of many problems which come up in one ' s life. Physics is not just the learning of a large number of facts, but becoming acquainted with the facts and then learning where to find them as they are needed in the students ' endeavors. The instructor tries to get this information across to the students by stressing the solutions of many mathematical problems and answering questions over the various topics which physics covers - mechanics, heat, light, sound, etc. In addition, as many practical demonstrations are given as time and facilities will permit. It must be remembered that all physics students do not necessarily become scientists, but the training in the scientific field can help them in solving their everyday problems in a better way.

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5 . om or row J MRS. BIRDENIA BROWN Adrian College B.A. Graduate Work at University of Michigan, Eastern Michigan, Central Michigan English 9 MRS. GRACE CARNEY Eastern Michigan University B . S . Eastern Michigan University, Graduate Work English 10 Diversity of school backgrounds with many pupils entering our school for the first time makes the first weeks in the ninth grade a time of exploring the abilities of the pupils in grammar, oral expression, and written composition. This period of appraisal should establish better understanding between pupils and teacher, set standards for acceptable work, and make both the pupils and the teacher aware of needs and abilities. The ninth grade pupil spends much of his time becoming more skillful in using the sentence and the paragraph as it be- comes necessary for him to express his ideas more accurately and effectively. The balance of his time relates to reading. Suit- able materials are selected not only to further his appreciation and enjoyment of literature and to enrich his background, but also to develop to the greatest possible extent his ability to read. Providing students with a broader understanding of them- selves and other people through the study of good literature is one aim of the instruction given in English 10 classes. As we study literature, we begin to understand character development and some of the influences which contribute to that process. Through direction the students become selective in choosing their reading materials. As the world grows smaller through increased travel ex- periences enjoyed by growing numbers of people, better communi- cation skills are needed. It becomes more and more important to be able to express oneself in a manner easily understood by others; therefore, students need to develop the ability to speak and write effectively. Compliments of YALE STATE BANK 9

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Ck em i 1st t y BIOLOGY - THE STUDY OF LIVING THINGS All young people are interested in themselves and in everything related to themselves. They are interested in their behavior and how they change as they mature. Many questions that arise in the minds of students are discussed in the lecture room, then they are tried and proved in the laboratory. Learning to appreciate the role that plants and animals play and learning the wise-use (conservation) of our natural resources is necessary to develop a scientific attitude of mind and scientific methods of problem solving. CHEMISTRY Chemistry is the science which attempts to answer the countless ques- tions about the materials of our universe. In a sense, it is as old as man himself. In Ancient Times, chemistry was filled with metaphysics and in the Middle Ages with superstition. It has only been within the past two hundred years that chemistry has matured into a true science. MR. EARL DECKER Eastern Michigan University B.A.- Chemistry and Integrated Science