Science

Pacing Guides
10thgrade Physical Science <click here>
Biology <click here>
Chemistry <click here>
Engineering Science <click here>
Environmental Science <click here>
Physics <click here>
Humananatomy and Physiology<click here>

MOTTO:
Effective Teaching Leads to Effective Learning

PHILOSOPHY:
We believe that the science program of Westlake High School should prepare individuals to use science for improving their lives and coping with an increasingly technological society. We should attempt to produce informed citizens who are prepared to deal responsibly with science related social issues. Obtaining a broad background in all of the sciences is extremely important as the knowledge gained through the sciences and the methodologies learned in laboratory investigations will be used in college and throughout their lives. We should also make students aware of the nature and scope of a wide variety of science and technology-related careers. For those students who aspire to scientific careers, we should provide the knowledge appropriate to their needs.

As educators, we must produce scientific literacy in students that goes beyond the regurgitation of facts, figures, and word meanings. Our students must understand the process of scientific discovery and its effects on society. A successful science program should insure that all students see the need for competency in science and understand and be able to apply science as a tool for solving everyday problems.

Specifically, we believe that the science program should develop in students the following:

• An ability to think in a manner which is logical, critical, creative, and independent.
• An ability to observe natural phenomena objectively and draw conclusions from these observations.
• An understanding of the process of science and its use as a tool to help solve personal and societal problems.
• An understanding and appreciation of our limited natural environment and a concern for its protection and future.
• An appreciation of the beauty and grandeur inherent in the order of the universe.
• A comprehensive scientific background necessary to function in a rational and intelligent manner.
• A realization that science is not only a body of knowledge and understanding but is also a search for knowledge.
• An ability to integrate science, technology, and society.
• An understanding of the interdependence of science with mathematics and the humanities.
• The realization that in order to become life-long learners and make meaningful contributions to society, they must not only learn and understand science but also must do science.

VISION:
To work collaboratively and effectively as a team to promote the educational development and academic achievement of our students to ensure their roles as independent, life-long learners and productive citizens

Teachers

Katrina Dumas	Biology
Ayesha Johnson	Biology, AP Biology, Microbiology, Genetics, Introduction to Research Methods
Konieczny Joseph	Physics, Honors Physical Science
Dawn Parker	Environmental Science, Physical Science
Sandhya Rajput	Biology, Honors Biology
Kenyatta Stacker	Biology, Honors Magnet Biology, Introduction to Research Methods
Ramesh Venukadasula	AP Chemistry, Chemistry
Derrick Washington	Honors Physical Science, Physical Science, Environmental Science, Introduction to Research Methods
James Neblett
Johny, Kimberly <website>	Honors Biology, Honors Magnet Biology, Introduction to Research Methods
Zannetta Walker
Vacancy	AP Physics, Physics, Physical Science
Vacancy	Honors Chemistry, Chemistry, Physics