Academics

Alf Museum

The science department leverages the unique resources of the Raymond M. Alf Museum of Paleontology, located on Webb's campus, as well as other laboratories at local institutions. All science students are introduced to the activities of the museum's Peccary Society, a group dedicated to the collection and presentation of fossil remains. The Peccary Society organizes frequent day and overnight expeditions throughout Southern California, providing students with ample opportunities for hands-on involvement in paleontological fieldwork.

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9th Grade Science

All Webb students study paleontology during 9th grade science.
Class Example | Advanced Studies Paleontology
Class Example | Honors Museum Research
Example Class | Honors Paleontlogy
Peccary Trips

All students journey into the field on a fossil expedition, unearthing specimens for serious scientific study. Students who develop a passion for this work can continue their study in paleontology through our Honors and Advanced Studies museum research program.
Scientific Research

Students work alongside real-life scientists in the labs at The Alf Museum and conduct original research under the direction of our faculty paleontologists. Students often publish scientific research papers in peer-reviewed journals.

Opportunities are available for additional independent study at the La Brea Tar Pits Museum. A recent summer student research project was studying insects trapped in tar.
The Peccary Society

The science department utilizes the unique resources of the Raymond M. Alf Museum of Paleontology, located on Webb’s campus, as well as other laboratories at local institutions. All science students are introduced to the activities of the museum’s Peccary Society, a group devoted to the collection and preservation of fossils. The Peccary Society makes frequent day and overnight expeditions throughout Southern California, providing students with ample opportunity to get firsthand involvement in paleontological fieldwork. In addition to the Alf Museum, Webb partners with many area institutions to use advanced equipment and connect with experts in multiple fields. These opportunities enable our students to do real science.

Visit the Alf Museum's Website

Did you know...

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that over 50 Webb students have contributed to and published scientific papers in the field of paleontology?
that Webb has the only Paleontology museum on a high school campus in the world?
that Webb students frequently go on digs with paleontologists and discover fossils?
that Webb students work alongside professional fossil preparators in our fossil prep lab?