Introducing Physics First
The graph above depicts the average ACT science section scores prior to, during and after Physics First was implemented at a comprehensive urban Catholic High School. Each year there were 200-240 ACT test takers. In the spring of 2008 a website and a pamphlet with the prose below was used to introduce parents, staff and community to the coming changes in the science sequence. This pamphlet was first shared with staff and started the conversations about the new science sequence. Father Bry Shields, President of the School, was the author of the introduction below. The prose was modified and shortened in the web version as the years passed during the transition. Each year a new graphic replaced the previous graphic. The intent was to share the positive impact the "Physics First" sequence was having as well as continuing to share about the original reasons for moving to the new "Physics First" sequence of sciences. ===...