Science
After two years of interrupted learning, science teachers and students across both campuses have been delighted to enjoy a full semester of face-to-face learning, and have used this opportunity to get as hands-on as possible!
At the Middle Years campus, Year 7 students have started their secondary science experiences by earning their Bunsen burner licenses and exploring a range of chemical properties through experiments
Year 8 students have been building on their knowledge of chemistry, physics and biology that they gained last year, and enjoying more opportunities for group activities and practical sessions.
Year 9’s have been using pH measurers to determine the pH values of various items, as well as participating in a range of practical tasks involving electric circuits, electromagnets, and Edison Robots. Students in the Year 9 forensic science elective finished off the semester by planning and running their own crime scene!
Over at the Senior Campus, students in Year 10 have been engaging in a range of activities and projects to enhance their understanding of core sciences. In physics, students designed, created and tested balloon-powered cars to demonstrate their understanding of forces.
In Environmental Science, Year 10’s created 3D models of the carbon cycle, applied their understanding of this to climate change, and wrote letters to the Prime Minister outlining solutions to the climate crisis.
VCE students have been making the most of their chances to conduct scientific investigations, with students in Biology, Chemistry and Physics carrying out a range of labs, Environmental Science students engaging in field work, and Psychology students applying their research skills to scientific posters. From making aspirin to creating genetically-modified glowing bacteria to applying physics knowledge to the motion of rides at Luna Park, students are demonstrating a wide range of competencies in the sciences and having some fun along the way!
Science-y school holidays ideas!
- Go visit Horridus the triceratops at Melbourne Museum and learn more about dinosaurs and evolution;
- Explore one of the many exhibits at Scienceworks, including “how science comes to light” “seeing the unseen”;
- Check out a showing at the Planetarium;
Find a younger sibling or cousin and introduce them to science using some fun activities on the website stayathomescience.com