What Science Should I Take Next Year?

EARTH SCIENCEAre you going to be a Freshman next

year?

Do you like fun, Hands on Activities, and Experimentation?

Would you like to use your math skills and Learn about your Earth?

GREAT SCIENCE COURSES OFFERED at WHS

Earth Science (Honors & Academic)Biology (Honors & Academic)ChemistryPhysics (Conceptual & Physics)Environmental ExplorationsAP Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)Independent Science Research (12th grade)

What Would I Do in Earth Science?

One cannot fully enjoy the Earth you live on unless you know its rules and history.

Learn foundational science skills that will be necessary for future science courses (ex. research, experimental design)

We will learn - Geology, Oceanography, Weather & Climate, Maps & Mapping, Plate Tectonics, and Astronomy.

What Do I Need to Know

A desire to know why things happen on the Earth.

An open mind to new concepts and ideas.A willingness to work with others to solve

and learn about the earth’s processes.Read for understanding of the topics.A want to learn new things by actually doing

them.

What makes a Student successful in Earth Science?

Good Attendance Self Discipline Respect for Others Perseverance Responsibility Honesty Able to work independently Studies 30 minutes per night

Why do students take Earth Science?

Provides the foundation for science skills required in future science courses

Working towards an advanced or standard diploma

To receive the 0.5 GPA bump for Honors Earth Science

To have a better understanding of requirements needed for Environmental Explorations and GeoSpatial Informational Systems (GIS) course.

Academic or Honors Earth Science?

Honors Earth Science includes embedded research based curriculum projects

Students gain experience with vital science skills that are required for future science courses

Students will complete an independent research project to present at the end of the year Science Symposium