What This Document Is
This document outlines required and recommended summer reading assignments for students entering grades 9-12 in Science and Allied Health courses at Harvard University’s AAHS Summer program in 2021. It details specific texts for Biology, Dynamics of Healthcare, Chemistry, Anatomy & Physiology, Physics, Public Health, Cell Biology, and elective courses.
Why This Document Matters
This is a crucial document for incoming students and their parents. It clarifies summer reading requirements *before* the academic year begins, ensuring students are prepared for their science coursework. Understanding these assignments and deadlines is essential for a successful start to the program.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This document is a list of assignments; it does not provide the texts themselves, nor does it offer detailed analysis or summaries of the reading material. It’s a planning tool, not a substitute for completing the assigned work.
What This Document Provides
The document includes:
* A list of required books for each science course (grades 9-12).
* Specific assignment details for Dynamics of Healthcare (9th grade) including a drawing task and medical term definitions.
* Assignment details for the 9th grade Biology scientific article review, including submission requirements and suggested resources.
* Due dates for all summer reading assignments (September 13, 2021, and the first day of Biology I).
* Contact information for Mrs. DiCostanzo for questions regarding the Dynamics of Healthcare assignment.
* Recommended reading titles for some courses.
This preview does *not* include the full texts of the books, the scientific articles, or completed assignments.