Science
Marian’s science curriculum features a coursework progression including biology, chemistry and physics, along with a variety of elective science courses. Each of these courses is laboratory-based, allowing the students to have a hands-on, minds-on experience.
STEM exposure and practice is a key priority within our department. Our curriculum aligns with the Next Generation Science Standards.
Objectives
The objectives of the Marian science department are to:
- Foster a love of science and scientific inquiry, recognizing that students learn best when they take an active part in their learning.
- Educate all students in the fundamental principles and concepts of science, such as the scientific method, the laws of physics, and the properties of matter.
- Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, as well as the student’s ability to analyze and interpret data.
- Prepare our students for future academic and professional pursuits in science-related fields, including research, engineering, and medicine.
- Cultivate an appreciation for the natural world and the role of science in shaping our understanding of it, as well as promote scientific literacy among the general population.
Requirements
Students are required to take six semesters of science classes.
Courses Offered
Science Department Faculty
Honor Societies
Science National Honor Society
The Marian Chapter of SNHS encourages and recognizes scientific and intellectual thought, allows students to communicate with the scientific community, and encourages students to participate in community service while demonstrating a dedication to the pursuit of scientific knowledge that benefits all people.
To be eligible for membership at Marian, a student must be a second-semester junior, maintain an “A” average in all of her science courses, and have completed or be currently enrolled in at least one honors science course. In order to remain in the chapter during her senior year, a student must be enrolled in at least one science course.
White Coat Program
In keeping with the traditions of SNHS, senior inductees are presented with pink safety glasses. Additionally, senior inductees that have taken all seven science courses available at Marian are presented with an embroidered lab coat.
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