NHS Science Department

2004-2005

Department Co-Chairs: Vonda Whisman and Steve Maas

Biology	Chemistry	Physics	IPC
Carter Franklin Steve Maas  Tara McGuigan Karen Medin Adrienne Pere Janelle Rinker	Vonnie Jones Bhavna Rawal Vonda Whisman	Alain Harvey	Jeff McGee Mike Mehta Cheryl Shephard Ted Snedden Justin Wheeler
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Courses Offered:
IPC (Integrated Physics and Chemistry) 
Biology II AP 
Biology I 
Chemistry II AP 
Chemistry I 
Physics I   
Environmental Science

 

For more information about courses....

5 Frequently Asked Questions

How many science courses must I take?

Two courses are required. Most colleges will not accept Integrated Physics and Chemistry.  Starting in the fall of 2007, students will be required by state law to take four years of science in order to graduate high school.   More information.

What science course must I take?

Biology is the only required course.  

What animals are dissected in biology?

In most biology classes, the fetal pig is dissected. Occasionally the frog, earthworms and crayfish are dissected.  Cow hearts, sheep lungs, and pig kidneys are also used to teach the major body systems.

How accessible is technology in the Northbrook High School science department?

The science department has three mobile labs that can be used by any science teacher.  Other computer labs are available in the library.  Each student has a student folder that can be used to save their work.  

In what order should I take my science classes?

See the course catalog (link above) for the prerequisites for each course.

Last updated on Friday, September 08, 2006 10:38 AM