Science

Science courses are taught with a vision of fostering a life-long love of science and an appreciation for the mechanisms that govern the natural world. We offer an intriguing array of courses, from the traditional “core” courses to specialized classes including Astronomy and Aquatic Ecology.
Twin States Mercury Project at Dartmouth's Top of the HOP PDF Print E-mail
Thursday, 16 February 2012 09:27

  9th Grade IES students "showed their stuff" last night as they presented their results from the Twin States Mercury Project.  The project is in its second year and is a collaboration between WUHS, Steven High School, Dartmouth College, MBR National Historic Park and several more organizations.  Students are involved in a long-range project where they collaborate with graduate students and scientists to study and monitor mercury levels within MBRNP.  Student also participate in a field experience, search for dragonfly larvae and sent samples to a Dartmouth lab for analysis.  Last evening's event was the culmination of their work.  The audience heard a keynote presentation about the changes in mercury levels and its impacts from Dr. Sarah Nelson, Assistant Research Professor, Senator George Mitchell Center for Environmental & Watershed Research and then circulated through the poster presentations from all the student groups. Click on the photo to view our gallery of the event.

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 27 March 2012 08:14
 
How far did your dinner travel? Print E-mail
WUHS Food Miles ProjectAPES Food Miles ProjectThis is the question that AP Environmental Science students attempted to answer.  Each student documented one family dinner and traced the ingredients back to their source.  Then they created Google Earth files to show the path their dinner took as well as the miles covered to make the meal.  Students calculated the impact of their eating habits on their carbon footprints and reflected on the process from beginning to end.
Visit the site and take a minute to explore the student project pages.  At the bottom of each page, you will find a Google Earth file (.kmz) attached.  Click on the link to download and view the file on any computer with Google Earth installed.  If you don't have Google Earth on your computer, click on the following link to install it. http://earth.google.com
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HS Bio Students Conduct Water Investigations at the Pogue PDF Print E-mail
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Thursday, 23 September 2010 11:41

 

Bio students study the PogueBiology Honors students are studying the Pogue, a 15 acre pond within the Marsh Billings Rockefeller National Park to determine the overall health of a local ecosystem. We are collecting random samples of microscopic plankton for a qualitative analysis and comparing that to the results of a series of chemical tests conducted in the field - a quantitative analysis. Some of the tests conducted included pH, carbon dioxide, dissolved oxygen, and nitrogen. Our study will continue in the lab as we analyze our plankton samples in the classroom.

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Last Updated on Monday, 27 September 2010 09:25
 
Our Science Offerings PDF Print E-mail
Friday, 06 August 2010 10:58

2410/ ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Grade 9 Level III
1 credit
This new course offering in (integrated science) offers students an introduction to the core subjects of biology, physics, chemistry and earth systems through the examination of major, relevant themes in science. The course approach combines questioning, experimentation, observation, data analysis, small and large group work, and projects. The goal of this course is to build in each student a foundation in the core subjects, while developing the laboratory, critical thinking, problem- solving, technology and communication skills necessary to be an engaged citizen scientist in the 21st century.

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Last Updated on Friday, 07 September 2012 13:13