We welcomed all students back to Science classes at the start of the year. Year 7 students entered with doubts and fears, Year 8 students were excited to no longer be the youngest, and Year 9 students were still figuring out where they fit in.
It’s all about STEM in Year 7
The Year 7 students have made an impressive start, enthusiastically engaging in exciting Science and STEM projects.
In STEM, they are harnessing solar energy by constructing solar cars, applying principles of engineering and technology.
In Science, students are mastering the Scientific Method through hands-on experiments, such as testing the strength of various shopping bags and obtaining their Bunsen Burner licenses.
The Year 7 students will continue to explore the concept of the Scientific Method for the next few weeks before beginning their first unit of Chemistry.
Visiting the Year 8s
This term has been a whirlwind of learning and fun, enhanced by a special guest!
The Year 8 students have explored the fascinating world of biology. Using microscopes, they’ve examined plant and animal cells, becoming experts in the microscopic realm. They’ve also learned about reproduction in plants and animals, uncovering processes like pollination and fertilization.
This term, Sparkles, our school’s positive values mascot, has been visiting our science classes. His cheerful presence has motivated students to engage in lessons and embrace our values of respect, responsibility, and resilience.
A big shoutout to our Year 8 students for their enthusiasm and hard work this term. Their curiosity and dedication have made our science lessons truly enjoyable. Keep it up!
It’s Heating up in Year 9
This term, Year 9 students learned about heat energy and how it transfers through conduction, convection, and radiation. Experiments included testing which metal is a better thermal conductor, examining the effect of colour on heat absorption, and visualising convection currents in heated fluids. They applied their knowledge to explain how to reduce heat transfer in homes, such as using insulation and double glazing.
Now, students have moved on to studying Waves and Wave motion. This unit covers mechanical waves—transverse and longitudinal—which require a medium, as well as the Electromagnetic spectrum, including visible light and its behaviours like reflection and refraction.
