Morning Assembly Schedule
Lauralton uses the PCB sequence for Science (Physics, Chemistry, and Biology). The department views this as the most effective way to impart an understanding of science and naturally build upon the knowledge learned from the previous year. Basic Physics are easily understood when related to real world activities. It is the job of the Physics teacher to translate this innate understanding into mathematical concepts. As sophomores, students are now confident in the manipulation of algebraic formulas and are ready to use those skills in Chemistry. This mathematical assurance allows them to focus on understanding the more abstract concepts in Chemistry. As juniors, they are well versed in chemical reactions and can understand the true basis of Biology –that everything in life is a complex and tightly controlled series of chemical reactions. Science builds upon itself and every discipline interweaves with every other, with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology forming the foundation of all other iterations.
All of our students develop their creativity by designing labs as we move away from the recipe-like procedures. They move from making hypotheses to proof through experimentation, data collection, and analysis. Post-lab probing questions require application to new and unique situations. Finally, each student exercises her writing skills as she composes her formal lab report for submission.
Taking physics as a freshmen fosters a love of science in young women who so often hear that science will be difficult for them because they are “girls” - this is the paradigm we aim to obliterate.
