Science Academies - Francis Lewis High School

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Science Academies
at Francis Lewis High School
 Science Research
 Sports Medicine/Health
Sciences
 Forensics
Science Academies:
Why join one?
 get needed science credits
 colleges prefer students with extra science
credits and classes on their transcripts
 learn skills that can get you a job
 make yourself more eligible for scholarships
Science Research
***Must meet Program Requirement
 study any scientific topic that you want
 present projects in local, national, and
international science fairs and contests
 work in professional research labs as a
Junior & Senior
 learn scientific lab techniques
 prepare for medical careers.
Science Research
 improve your writing skills
 win $$ scholarships & prizes
 get into a more pretigious university
 publish professional scientific papers
 attend professional
science conferences
 meet famous people!!
Science Research
 In 2010 all science research Seniors
got a scholarship to university.
Former Science Research students
now attend MIT, Harvard, Yale,
Princeton, Cooper Union, U Penn,
Sophie Davis, Macaulay Honors,
& other excellent schools.
Sports Medicine/Health Sciences
 study human anatomy
 learn how to recognize & prevent sports injuries
 learn basic emergency medicine
 get first aid, CPR, & EMT training
 learn necessary skills for a career as a
- sports trainer
- occupational trainer
- physical trainer
- sports coach
- fireman
- EMT
- ambulance operator
Sports Medicine Sequence
Year 1: Sports Medicine
Year 2: Anatomy
Year 3: EMT
Forensic Science Academy
Forensic science is the application of different
fields of science such as biology, chemistry, and
physics to solving crimes. In this academy we will
discuss real cases and do experiments and hands
on activities.
Year 1: Introduction to Forensic Science
Year 2: Crime Scene Modelling and Forensic Lab
Techniques
Year 3: Forensic Psychology and Criminal Justice.
Forensic Science Academy
• Topics: Fingerprinting, DNA testing,
Forensic Psychology, Evidence collection,
handwriting analysis
• Projects: Rat autopsy, Chicken Decay
Investigation, 3-D Crime Scene Models
Forensic Science Academy
• learn necessary skills leading to a career
•
as a
•
- Forensic Scientist
•
- crime scene analyst, technician
•
- police detective, FBI
•
- crime reporter
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