Department Goals:
Our science instructional program at Island Trees High School in grades 9-12 provides our students with challenging, age-appropriate learning experiences in the life sciences and physical sciences. Instruction at all levels includes thorough exposure in the subject matter and its historical development, as well as training in the related process and research skills.
The following are the primary goals of the Island Trees High School science program:
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To foster positive attitudes about science and the important role it has played in our past and will play in our future.
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To prepare students for the tough rigor of university study in the sciences and for the careers they will pursue afterwards.
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To encourage students to become informed, participating citizens who will be able and willing to not only discuss science-related issues intelligently, but will also strive to become involved in them.
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To continuously enable our students to enhance their understanding of the major concepts by keeping abreast of current research through using the most effective instructional strategies.
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To promote and maintain safe laboratory environments at all levels by facilitating the implementation of related laws and regulations.
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To provide students access to the latest instructional resources available.