Teachers
If you have students who are analytical and are thinking about going into science fields or you want to encourage students to get involved in science and mathematics, we urge you to start as early as possible. It is critical that students take as many math and science courses such that they will have finished at least 4 years by the end of their senior year. It would be best to have students take advanced levels to get as much of a head start as possible. Below is a guide by grade:
| Grade | Math | Science |
|---|---|---|
| 9th | Geometry | Biology |
| 10th | Algebra II or Trigonometry | Chemistry |
| 11th | Math Analysis or Pre-Calculus | Physics |
| 12th | Calculus | Advanced Chemistry or Physics |
Related Resources
- NEBHE's Professional and Curriculum Development
www.nebhe.org/curriculum_development.html
NEBHE's Professional and Curriculum Development Programs provide cutting-edge curriculum and professional development for community college faculty in collaboration with secondary teachers and college and university faculty. - How to Organize School Science Fairs
www.geocities.com/kirktayl
A guide on how to put on a successful Science Fair by C. Kirk Taylor,Vice-Principal, East Elgin Secondary School - Breaking Through
www.eweek.org/2002/nbm/intro.html
Explores how creativity is expressed through the work of modern engineers. - Calculus for Your Kids, mathematicians Ron Larson, Robert P. Hostetler, and Bruce H. Edwards have selected fifty articles on calculus from MAA periodicals to supplement their textbook.
- The Cornell University Math & Science Gateway
www.maa.org/pubs/calc_articles.html
Provides links to resources in mathematics and science for educators and students in grades 9-12. - NASA Education Gateway
www.tc.cornell.edu/Edu/MathSciGateway
Lab site that offers grade-specific activities related to STEM fields. - The National Council of Teachers of Math
my.nctm.org/eresources - Science Netlinks
www.sciencenetlinks.com
Offers standards - based internet experience for students