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Science The Science Department at Eastern Technical High School is committed to providing each student with the fundamental knowledge of science required for their career majors, for preparation for college, and for decisions that they will make in later years as scientifically literate citizens. Course offerings in the Science Department include all required sub-disciplines of Science: Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, and Physics. Biology and chemistry are offered at the standard, honors and gifted and talented levels. Physics is currently offered at the standard and honors level with plans to implement a gifted and talented physics course in the school year. Electives offered include an honors level Anatomy and Physiology course as well as Environmental Science and Forensic Science. The
sequence of courses follows the needs of students in their career majors
and assures them of receiving the required three years of science instruction,
although many students take four years of science as a career major
requirement or as an elective. Members
of the Science Department recognize the importance of using technology
within all courses. Students
are provided with the opportunity to use various types of software,
including laboratory simulations, tutorials, and graphical analysis
programs. Students use
a variety of sensing devices to take measurements in lab settings and
transfer the data collected directly to computers in the lab in order
to print and evaluate their findings in text or graph form. Opportunities
for students to participate in several co-curricular activities exist
within the science department.
The Science Club offers students the opportunities to explore
topics related to biology, earth science and environmental science outside
the classroom. The Chemathon
Group allows students to learn more about chemical experimentation beyond
the scope of our courses and prepares them to compete against other
high school chemistry students in a regional competition.
Physics Olympics places students in a creatively competitive
environment to encourage independent and group problem analysis.
These students will compete against other Baltimore County high
school students in the spring. The Science Department includes ten Teachers and one Instructional Assistant. Many of our teachers have had careers in science prior to becoming teachers and can provide students with information about the academic, research, regulatory, and industrial applications of their curriculum areas. Combined with a number of Master Teachers, we believe we provide students with a broad view of the relevance of science to their lives while in school and, hopefully, after they leave us.
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