Science
The Science Department at St. Joseph High School is designed to prepare students to face the challenges of the 21st century by developing critical thinking and processing skills. At the secondary level, students further develop their knowledge of the scientific method when conducting open-ended experiments in our fully equipped science labs. As their course level progresses they become more involved in experimental design. Following the NYS standards, formal instruction is enhanced with technology resources that are applied with Project Based Learning to further develop students’ inquiry skills. Elective courses are offered to students who seek to further their development of knowledge and skills towards a career in health professions.
Students further develop their knowledge of the scientific method when conducting open-ended experiments.
Curriculum
Science Department offers the following courses:
- Regents Living Environment
- Earth Science
- Chemistry
- Regents Chemistry
- Physics
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Genetics
- Science Laboratory Assistant
- Physical Education
- Modern Dance
- Health Education
Science Department Faculty:
- Mrs. Amy Barron
- Ms. Sheridan Amante
- S. Joan Gallagher, CSJ
- Mr. Reginald Magloire
- Mrs. Geny Ventura
Science Links:
To teacher web pages:
[More to come...teachers are working on their NYLearns site.]For students:
- American Museum of Natural History; Science page
- Franklin Institute: Resources for Science Learning
- Periodic Table of Elements
- PBS Frontline: Inside the Teen Brain
- Regents Prep Test Center:
- Renewable Energy Projects
- Science Spot Resource Center
- The Virtual Body
- Union of concerned Scientists
- Virtual Frog Dissection
- Virtual Pig Dissection
