WHS is fortunate to be in a community with such a wealth of community resources. From the perspective of the Sci/Tec Department, one of the greatest resources is the people in the community. Wellesley is home to a number of individuals who have careers in science and technology. Working with the Wellesley Science Committee, a community group dedicated to the support of science education at WHS, we hope to better utilize this resource, to help our students have a richer science and technology experience. We have many ideas about how to go about this, but would love to hear other suggestions. Feel free to email me (Doug Brown), or leave a comment to this blog. Below are some of the ideas we hope to explore this year.
Mentoring - We are establishing a requirement for our students to carry out an independent research project. Currently, students who take the honors curriculum in grades 9-11 spend fourth quarter working on a project. Being able to provide mentors who could help students plan experiments, interpret data, and identify resources would greatly enhance the experience.
Guest speakers - Providing students with an opportunity to hear from individuals who are pursuing careers in a variety of scientific endeavors helps to show students relevance, and gives them a chance to hear about scientific ideas and practices in more detail.
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