Listen "Conceptual Physics to CRISPR: Where Rigor Meets Wonder at JCHS with Dr. Cecily Burrill, Dean of Math & Science "
Episode Synopsis
Send us a textWhat actually prepares a person to think like a scientist? In this episode, Dr. Cecily Burrill explains how JCHS’s physics-first sequence intentionally aligns with teenage brain development and strengthens student mastery of chemistry and biology. She also digs into why modern AP science courses—now focused on scientific practices rather than rote memorization—remain deeply valuable for many students and families. From designing their own human-subject experiments to exploring CRISPR through a Frankenstein- inspired Humanities collaboration, listeners get an inside look at how JCHS builds curiosity, rigor, and joy into every part of its science program.To find out more about JCHS, visit www.jchsofthebay.org. Follow us on Instagram at @JCHSWolves, and on YouTube at @JCHSOnline.
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