Students develop an understanding of scientific theories and concepts used in a real-world context. Using an inquiry approach, students utilise practical skills to design scientific investigations to further develop their understanding of scientific concepts, in preparation for further study in Science. They also develop STEM skills through a project-based learning approach. Students study a range of topics including:
Year 7:
Introduction to the Laboratory/ Scientific Skills
Earth and Space
Chemical Change
Forces and Simple Machines
Living Diversity and Classification
Separating Mixtures
Solving Real World Problems
Water
Year 8:
- States of Matter
- Elements, Compounds and Mixtures
- Energy Transfers and Transformations
- Rocks and The Rock Cycle
- Alternative Energy
- Cells, Tissues, Organs and Systems
Year 9:
Body Systems (responding to external stimuli)
Sound, Light and Electrical Energy
Atoms and Nanotechnology
Chemical Reactions of Acids and Bases
Geological processes (Natural Hazards and Disasters)
Natural Radioactivity
Ecology and Nature鈥檚 Cycles
In Year 7 our students will engage in an interdisciplinary challenge (Semester 2) that integrates learning across Maths, Science and Technology.
Year 7 and 8 students are also involved in developing projects for the Oliphant Science Awards.
Year 9 and 10 students have the opportunity to be involved in Rotary鈥檚 Science and Engineering Challenge.
Year 10:
In Year 10, students focus on Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Psychology in order to prepare them for Year 11 and 12 and to help them make more informed choices as they move further into the SACE.
- Physics
- Motion
- Energy Transformations and Efficiency
- Chemistry
- Periodic Table
- Chemical Reactions
- Biology
- Genetics
- Evolution
- Earth & Space Sciences
- Earth Cycles and Global Systems
- Big Bang Theory and The Universe
- Psychology
- Introduction to Psychology
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