Science Activities and Trips

AP Biology and Microbiology study symbiotic relationships in nature at the Morton Arboretum

Mr. Pavinato demonstrates the properties of metals & gases in chemistry

Mr. Gibson's Astro-Geo class observes Saturn's rings and the moon

Mrs. C's Biology class dissects frogs

Mr. Muller's Physics class studies the acceleration of a bowling ball

Mr. Anderson displays his HF spirit for Homecoming week

The Nature Conservancy visits Biology students

The Nature Conservancy (TNC) visited Biology classes on 4/8 to discuss the Indian Boundary Prairies that they protect in Markham, and do discuss conservation efforts, strategic burning, invasive species, and the importance of pollinators. 

APES and Zoobot students prepare bulbs for the organic garden

HF Science Teachers attend and present at 4/4 NISE/South Suburban Science Conference

Microbiology students learn how asthma is diagnosed

APES visits Plant Chicago, an aquaponics facility in Chicago

Biology students dissect

Ms. Watkins' Honors Biology class studies body systems by dissecting fetal pigs. 

Mr. Freeze visits Chemistry

On March 11, Fermilab's Mr. Freeze met with Chemistry classes from Homewood-Flossmoor High School. 

Honors Microbiology

Microbiology students visited the Lincoln Park Zoo to learn about how they prevent the spread of zoonotic diseases between wildlife, zoo animals, and people