I’ll admit it, I’m a science freak. You name it, I’m into it. I like geology, ecology, astronomy, chemistry, anatomy, and everything in between. Regina is lucky enough to give us the opportunity to take a multitude of different science courses to fit anybody’s interest. Regina also pushes for lots of girls to take more than just the required Chemistry, Biology, and Physics, for good reason. Most colleges require four years of science courses throughout high school, and you wouldn’t want to get rejected from a school for such a preventable reason, would you?

During my time at Regina, I have taken a total of seven different science courses. Besides biology, chemistry, and physics, I have taken honors anatomy, geology, environmental science, and astronomy. I decided that it might be helpful for students to get an idea about these courses from the honest perspective of a student who took them. Since bio, chem, and physics are typically required, I will move straight to the electives. However, I have not taken forensic science. If you want to learn more about that course, see Mrs. Wildman or a current student!

Anatomy is one of the most interesting classes because Mrs. Wildman is so educated on the subject matter. Mrs. Wildman knows exactly what she’s talking about and therefore… Anatomy is incredibly hard. At least it was hard for me. In the beginning it’s a lot of biology which I have always struggled with, and Mrs. Wildman is not one to settle for a student just knowing material until it is time for the next test. The subject matter taught needs to stay with you throughout the entire course. However, don’t let that sway you. It’s really interesting knowing exactly what is going on inside your body, and why it acts the way it does. Don’t let the cat dissection scare you either; it really is not bad at all. If you are into biology, mechanics of the body, and a good ol’ challenge, I suggest this course for juniors and seniors.

Geology is a great way to get a science credit with the wonderful Ms. Scotese. I enjoyed this class, but I am not being truthful if I don’t say that guessing rock types can sometimes be a little bit tedious. It was interesting, however, and I liked learning about what makes a rock valuable or cheap, how diamonds are made of the same elements as coal, and how the rocks that we think of as common and boring are the same rocks that dinosaurs and ancient humans have walked on.

Environmental Science is the best. It’s not too easy, not too hard, and interesting to anyone who has a general inclination toward science. I feel like lots of people think Environmental Science is learning about “nature and stuff”, but there is such a wide array of subject matter that falls into this category. You learn about weather patterns, natural cycles of water and carbon, animal evolution, plants, and how all of those things work together to create a planet perfectly sustainable for human life. Personally, I think it’s pretty cool. Ms. Eichler also makes it fun with candy and videos and what not.

Astronomy is a course that I am currently taking, and I love it. First of all, who doesn’t love space? And who doesn’t love MR. FINDER!? It’s the perfect combination. The subject matter is extremely interesting and not too hard to grasp. I assumed that astronomy would explicitly be the study of stars and constellations, but we are learning about the phases of the moon and eclipses right now. Mr. Finder also does a great job of putting the size of the universe, solar system, stars, and planets in perspective, which is always fascinating to think about.

There are still many science courses that I never got a chance to take, but I hope this gives you an idea of those that I was lucky enough to participate in. There are tons of courses that Regina has to offer, so take a science elective!