SKILLS, VALUES, KNOWLEDGE
SKILLS, VALUES, KNOWLEDGE
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The goal of the NHS Science Curriculum is to equip all students with the knowledge and skills necessary to be scientifically literate and civically engaged members of democratic society. This is accomplished through clear instruction of scientific concepts, data-based explorations and lab experiences and exposure to real-world applications of scientific knowledge.
Must be:
Engaging students
Collecting, analyzing and evaluate data
Communication
Problem solving
Patient
Responsible
Proactive
Must have knowledge in:
In public scientific, engineering, and technical issues in the news or community
Knowledgeable about the content of the class they are TAing for
Lab protocol/safety
Must value:
Sciences
Procedure
Critical thinking
Collaboration
TA Responsibilities:
Print classroom materials
Help to organize the classroom and lab supplies, to tutor students in class, and to help create and conduct laboratory experiments.
Enter grades into OTUS
Sort/organize materials that I am returning to students.
Creating review and practice questions for specific topics
Generating answer keys for activities and practice questions
Posting openers and exit tickets in google classroom
FACULTY MEMBERS
FACULTY MEMBERS
Dan Moylan
Jamie Anderson
Clayton Brester
Cate Dollard
Matt Heany
Mark Morrison
Jenny Podel
Megan Murphy
COURSES
Biology/AP Biology
Biology/AP Biology
DESCRIPTION
In this course, students will study living things including the structures of the cell and their functions; Mendelian genetics with an introduction to molecular genetics; evolution; matter and energy transfers in biological systems; ecology; and topics in human biology. The concepts will be examined through reading assignments, lectures, laboratory investigations, modeling, and interactive investigations. Math and literacy skills are integrated throughout the course.
TA RESPONSIBILITIES
PLTW Body Systems: Anatomy and Physiology
PLTW Body Systems: Anatomy and Physiology
PRIORITY TO 11TH AND 12TH GRADE CLASS
DESCRIPTION
This course provides an opportunity for students to explore biology via the study of the human organism. Content includes the study of cytology and histology as well as the exploration of the major body systems: integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, cardiovascular, and digestive. Teacher assistants would help prepare and model activities for class.
TA RESPONSIBILITIES
Chemistry/AP Chemistry
Chemistry/AP Chemistry
10TH - 12TH GRADE CLASS
DESCRIPTION:
Chemistry is a course designed to enable students to develop a better understanding of the world around them while providing them exposure to real-world scientific practices. Students explore the concepts of measurement; atoms and molecules; the periodic table; the principles of atomic structure; chemical formulas and molecular structure; molecular and ionic bonding; the mole; and chemical reactions, all while engaging in proper laboratory conduct.
TA RESPONSIBILITIES
Physics
Physics
10TH - 12TH GRADE CLASS
DESCRIPTION
This class is an introduction to Newtonian mechanics, gravitational and centripetal forces, conservation of momentum, work, energy, and power. Topics are reinforced through mind-blowing demos, interesting inquiry experiments and guided labs.
TA RESPONSIBILITIES
AP Physics 1
AP Physics 1
PRIORITY TO 11TH AND 12TH GRADE CLASS
FULL YEAR
DESCRIPTION:
AP Physics 1 is an algebra-based, introductory college-level physics course. Physics will be taught through inquiry-based investigations to explore topics such as Newtonian mechanics (including rotational motion); gravitational and centripetal forces, conservation of momentum, work, energy, and power.
TA RESPONSIBILITIES
AP Physics 2
AP Physics 2
PRIORITY TO 11TH AND 12TH GRADE CLASS
DESCRIPTION
AP Physics 2 is an algebra-based, introductory college-level physics course. Physics will be taught through inquiry-based investigations to explore topics such as fluid statics and dynamics; thermodynamics with kinetic theory; PV diagrams and probability; electrostatics; electrical circuits with capacitors; magnetic fields; electromagnetism; physical and geometric optics; and quantum, atomic, and nuclear physics.
TA RESPONSIBILITIES
Environmental Science/AP Environmental Science
Environmental Science/AP Environmental Science
DESCRIPTION:
Environmental Science is an indoor & outdoor lab-based course designed to explore solutions to environmental problems. Topics include sustainability, air pollution and climate change, water resources and pollution, human population growth, biodiversity, land/soil/food, energy, and human health. Students will develop skills in laboratory and field techniques, data collection, interpretation and analysis and critical thinking. The course will include laboratory work and walking field trips.
TA RESPONSIBILITIES
Earth and Space Science
Earth and Space Science
DESCRIPTION
This course is designed to investigate the processes that created our planet and shape the universe in which we live. Students will explore the structure and history of objects in our solar system by comparing them to the Earth through the concepts of structural geology, plate tectonics, hydrogeology, geophysics, geochemistry, remote sensing, and natural hazards. Students will develop skills in laboratory and field techniques, data collection, interpretation and analysis, critical thinking and writing.
TA RESPONSIBILITIES
Natural History of New England
Natural History of New England
DESCRIPTION:
The Natural History of New England course is designed to help connect students with their surrounding natural environment through field study and research. Students will explore local biodiversity with an emphasis on identification of plants and animals. We will also explore how biodiversity has evolved through geologic time using the evolution of dinosaurs to birds and the evolution of humans from primates as examples.
TA RESPONSIBILITIES
Plant Science and Food Justice Credit
Plant Science and Food Justice Credit
10TH - 12TH GRADE CLASS
DESCRIPTION:
Plant Science and Food Justice is a course designed for students who are interested in learning about the biology of plants, equitable and traditional gardening methodologies, food security, and food justice. By the end of the course, students will be able to describe the biology of horticultural plants; design a sustainable garden plot utilizing scientific and indigenous teachings; acknowledge differences in access to healthy foods along racial and socioeconomic lines; identify local, state, and national organizations that work to promote food justice, and develop community action programs that raise awareness about various social issues.
TA RESPONSIBILITIES
PAST TEACHER ASSISTANT PROJECTS
TA PROJECT 1
TA PROJECT 2
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