Mrs. Smith's Science Classes
Hello! My name is Wendy Smith and I am one of the Science teachers here at West Stanly High School. I have been teaching at WSHS since the fall of 2012. Before coming to WSHS I taught for 3.5 years in both middle school and high school. I have a Bachelors of Science in Animal Science and a Bachelors of Science Education from NC State University. I am certified to teach all Secondary Science courses. I currently teach Biology I and Physical Science. I will teach Honors Biology I and Physical Science during the spring semester at WSHS. I have also taught Earth Science and Anatomy & Physiology at WSHS as well as previously teaching 8th grade math, 8th grade science, and marine science.
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Biology I is a one semester course with no prerequisites. The curriculum includes inquiry into the following areas: the structure and function of living organisms, the interdependence of living organisms within their environments, how traits are determined by the structure and function of DNA, and how Biological molecules are essential to the survival of living things. This course is a graduation requirement for all students. If students have an interest in this course, AP Biology can be taught at WSHS if there is enough student interest.
Physical Science is a one semester course with no prerequisites. The curriculum includes inquiry in the following areas:forces and motion, properties of matter and change, and conservation and transfer of energy. It is typically taken sophomore or junior year. This course is a graduation requirement for all students. Honors Physical Science is not offered by North Carolina. Iy you would like third honors science course it is recommended that you take either honors chemistry or honors physics.
Earth & Environmental Science is a one semester course with no prerequisites. The curriculum focuses on the 4 spheres of Earth Science, the atmosphere & weather, lithosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere. This is the course that is typically taken by incoming freshmen. If students have an interest in this course AP Environmental Science can be taught at WSHS if there is enough student interest.
Specific course information can be found in the Canvas courses that are associated with your class or in the syllabus you were given on the first day of class. If you have a question about your grade please check Canvas as Powerschool is only updated weekly and Canvas is updated nearly every day.. If you have a specific question or concern feel free to send me an email at [email protected].
Fall 2024 Teaching Schedule: (Canvas page can be accessed by clicking the name of the course)
1st Block: Biology I
2nd Block: Planning
3rd Block: Honors Biology I
4th Block: Physical Science
Student Supply List
- 3-ring binder (1.5" minimum)
- Five dividers
- Looseleaf notebook paper
- Pens or pencils
- Colored pencils
- Whiteout (if using pen)
- Highlighters
- Index Cards for vocabulary