Science Department
Department Mission Statement
The Westborough High School Science Department’s mission is to provide an opportunity for all students to pursue excellence in the study of science, using the process of scientific inquiry to learn fundamental concepts of the biological and physical science.
Learning Expectations
Creative and effective problem solvers who apply the scientific method to:
Thoughtful and effective communicators who:
Informed and active citizen who:
- Demonstrate a curiosity and inquisitiveness of the natural world
- Identify and analyze
- Choose and implement appropriate strategies to solve the problem
- Collect and organize both qualitative and quantitative data
- Interpret data and draw valid conclusions and communicate results
Thoughtful and effective communicators who:
- Construct and interpret graphical data using a variety of techniques
- Write and speak clearly, concisely, and accurately to convey a scientific meaning
- Write technical scientific papers
Informed and active citizen who:
- Exhibit responsibility, act with integrity and respect
- Demonstrate scientific literacy in the interpretation and evaluation of ideas
- Understand the role of science and technology in the modern world
Suggested Science Course Sequence
Freshman
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Sophomore
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Junior
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Senior
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Natural Science & Engineering L4
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Biology
Biology L4 |
Chemistry
Chemistry L4 AP Biology Anatomy and Physiology |
Physics
AP Chemistry AP Biology Anatomy and Physiology Electives |
Natural Science & Engineering L3
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Biology
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Chemistry
Anatomy and Physiology Electives |
Physics
Anatomy and Physiology Electives |
Natural Science & Engineering L2
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Biology
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Chemistry
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Electives
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