Sciences

Laboratory and field work enhance learning, foster excitement for the subject matter and reinforce understanding of complex scientific topics.

KELLY HADDEN, SCIENCE DEPARTMENT CHAIR

Overview

Students gain an understanding of the techniques and processes for gathering and analyzing evidence to support common scientific theories in Blair’s science classes. Our traditional courses in Biology, Chemistry and Physics stress this extensively. As students move through grade levels and respective coursework, expectations increase, and students enrolled in Advanced Survey: Biology, Chemistry or Physics courses are expected to display a significant level of confidence and comfort in the lab environment.

The department’s goal is to foster in students a strong interest in and genuine enthusiasm for applying their scientific knowledge to everyday phenomena in the world around them, especially to parts of the world about which they are most curious. Within our curriculum, students have the opportunity to explore their interests by enrolling in courses such as Advanced Survey: Psychology, Marine Science, Advanced Survey: Anatomy and Physiology, Engineering Science, Environmental Science, Advanced Seminar: Organic Chemistry, Robotics and Integrated Science Research. Designed by our teaching faculty, all of these courses aim to appeal to the varied science interests of Blair students.