Physics Zoo Academy Sci. Seminar Research Projects Burke science teachers are dedicated to providing all students with hands-on experiences in science. The science department deploys a curriculum based upon students being actively involved in the learning process.
Students make observations, do critical thinking, solve problems and communicate their findings.
The use of technology is an integral part of their experiences. A minimum of two years of laboratory science is required to graduate from Burke High School. The normal sequence of science courses is biology, chemistry and physics or earth science. Astronomy topics include the solar system, the stars, galaxies, the space program, constellations, and current events in astronomy and space. Classes are held in the Burke Planetarium with various projects utilizing image processing and web-based labs conducted in the computer lab.