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From dissection to nuclear reactors
Science
curriculum broadens students'
awareness
ABOVE: Sammy Davis listens closely as Mrs. Oglesbee goes over a study guide. BELOW:
Mr. Nash watches over his students to lend assistance as thev complete the day's
assignments.
Eight-hundred preserved
specimens of clams, starfish,
crayfish , and frogs were
dissected by students enrolled
in the 26 sections of biology.
Emphasis was placed on lab
and lab techniques in this
"learning by doing" process,
explained Mrs. LaVon
Oglesbee, chairman of the
science program. Conservation
and ecology played a major
role in the science program
due to the awareness brought
about by the energy crisis,
she said.
" Compiling and following a
Department Curriculum Guide
has been an aid in teaching
science this year," said Mrs.
Oglesbee whose biology
department consisted of Mr.
Gene Williams, Mrs. Marian
Colvin , Mr. Roy Peters, Mr.
Johnny Nash, and Mrs. Cathy
Parker.
Teaching chemistry was Mr.
Aaron Ford, a new instructor
here, who used advanced
experimentation to answer
scienti·fic questions and
problems. Mrs. Parker also
taught general science where
students approached
introductory physics and
chemistry through a variety of
laboratory experiments ranging
from simple experiments to
building a model of a nuclear
reactor.
Science students received
encouragement to participate in
literary rallies. science fairs ,
and NLU courses for the
gifted and talented student as
well as the Explorer Post
through Glenwood Hospital.
More than 30 students took
advantage of these programs.
ABOVE: After getting evervone's attention, Mrs. Parker uses the overhead projector to give directions to her
class. lEFT: Bill Allen receives individual instruction from Mrs. Colvon.
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