The Science Department at Milford Mill Academy is committed to creating scientifically literate citizens by providing the fundamental principles that will lay a foundation upon which to build lifelong learning. It is our goal to inspire students to give serious consideration to careers in science based on their experiences in our classrooms. This will be accomplished through variety of courses and electives being offered next year that are available at various levels to support the student’s needs.
To accomplish this goal, the following science courses are being offered for 2024-2025 School Year: Anatomy and Physiology, Advanced Placement (AP) Biology, AP Chemistry, Earth Systems at the Standard and Honors, Forensic Science GT/AA, Integrated Physics and Chemistry (IPC) at the Standard and Honors, AP Physics I and Living Systems at the Standard, Honors, and GT/AA levels. Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Biomedical Sciences Courses are being offered through the science department as a part of the Career Technical Education (CTE) program offerings: PLTW Principles of Biomedical Sciences, PLTW Human Body Systems, PLTW Medical Interventions, and PLTW Biomedical Innovations.
Our teachers are committed to providing real-world applications of the science content they teach. Therefore, learning through observation and discovery is an essential process to the science experience. Labs are furnished with state-of-the-art equipment and materials to accurately simulate laboratory experiments for investigation and active learning. Students work with various software, graphical analysis programs, and probe-ware sensing devices that take measurements and transfer the data directly to the computers to be recorded, analyzed, and printed for evaluation.
Mission
The mission of the Office of Science PreK-12 is to work collaboratively with all stakeholder groups to define a vision for science education and to provide leadership for the development, implementation, and assessment of that vision for the Baltimore County Public Schools. These efforts are directed toward one goal—enhancing achievement for all students in science. Our teachers believe that all students can learn, and they recognize that learning is accomplished individually as well as in groups. To meet the needs of every student, the staff is committed to making science engaging, active, and relevant because they understand that the best way to learn is through personal discovery and scientific inquiry that is the hallmark of science instruction in Baltimore County Public Schools. Because it is also the goal to create lifelong learners, everyone works toward helping students develop an appreciation for the body of knowledge known as science and an understanding of how to apply it to everyday life.
Questions? Contact Mrs. LaShawn Brown, Science Department Chair ([email protected])