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studies ...science The goal of the LHS Science Department is to have all students sense the excitement of science and appreciate natural processes. To that end, all courses are laboratory-oriented and stress the ability of the student to perform valid inquiry exercises. Critical thinking skills and problem solving techniques are extremely important in the world today. Students possessing these abilities are able to adapt to the changing world around them and experience success in any chosen career pathway. By encountering a variety of courses, students increase their understanding of how the universe functions, recognize the inconstancy of knowledge, use and appreciate the tools of science, become better acquainted with technology, and gain skills and knowledge necessary for good citizenship. Besides the standard sequence of physical science, biology, chemistry and physics, we offer a wide array of electives that include, but are not limited to the following: Microbiology Science courses prepare those who wish to pursue a career in a science field, but also equip all students with the tools necessary to formulate and present informed, explicit solutions when faced with academic, business or life challenges. Instructors Jerry Burgess, Department
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