SCIENCE DEPARTMENT TEACHERS

Susan Tuckniss EMAIL: tuckniss_s@hcde.org ext. 65571  Courses: Biology I Environmental Science ACT Prep

Biology I Course Description
Biology I is an introductory course about the science of life. The course presents the basic structure and function of organisms from cells to humans and delves into interactions between organisms and between an organism and its environment.
The course emphasizes basic biochemistry, cellular function, energy flow, genetics, evolution, and ecology. The course is intended to improve students’ skills related to problem solving and expressing information graphically and analytically.

Stephen Tompkins EMAIL: tompkins_s@hcde.org ext: 65572 Courses: Chemistry 1 Physical World Science Personal Finance F24 Electric Powered Car Racing

Brooke Laxton EMAIL: laxton_b@hcde.org ext: 65569 (Ecology Classroom) 65540 (Wellness Classroom) 65526 (Wellness Office)  Courses: Ecology Wellness Physical Education 1