Perhaps the most often repeated question in the history of teaching is "Why do we have to know this?". As annoying as this question can be, it’s one well worth a response. Every teacher knows that not every fact stated in their classroom will be of use to every student during their lifetime. It would be impossible to teach each student ONLY what they will need to know. Over time, the facts we need at any given instance will vary. However, the manner in which those facts are obtained and the degree to which they are utilized by individuals will essentially be the same. Science is a way of thinking, a way of solving problems. Here at PMHS, science teachers strive to lead our students to the point at which they will be able to figure things out for themselves. We use multiple strategies to engage students to actively think and process information so it makes sense to them. The science department at PMHS offers a multitude science classes that will promote student growth as well as encourage them to think for themselves with the facts they've been given. Later in life, these students hopefully will better a situation later based on this knowledge. The science department promotes students to become life-long learners.
