SCIENCE DEPARTMENT
YEAR 7
The following areas are covered:
Introduction to Science Astronomy Matter, Change of State
Kinetic Theory Mixtures & Physical Separations Solutions
Energy, Heat and Temperature Living Things Plants
YEAR 8
The following areas are covered:
Classification Skeletal & Muscular Systems Electricity & Magnetism
Light & Sound Chemistry The Earth
YEAR 9
The following areas are covered:
Science Projects Digestion & Excretion Respiration & Circulation
Reproduction & the Endocrine System Atomic Structure & Compounds Chemical Reactions
Forces Earth History & Evolution Geological Mapping
YEAR 10
The following areas are covered:
The Nervous System Genetics Organic Chemistry
Analytical Chemistry Motion Energy & Machines
Ecology Forensic Science
SPECIAL SCIENCE FEATURES
Seven well equipped laboratories, four of which have been refurbished
A large, well established glass house and agriculture program
Streamed classes which allow students to work at a level based on performanceBHP Billiton Science Award student winner 2005, 2003 and 2002
Class sets of Data loggers for use in science practical activities
Participation in the:
- Australasian Schools Science Competition,
- The National Chemistry Quiz, Australian Science Festival and ACT Science Fair
- BHP Billiton Science Award finalists 2006, 2005, 2004, 2002 and 2003
- BHP Science School of the Year 2003
- Australasian Schools Science Competition student medal winner 2005
- Student winners of 2004 and 2003 Sustainable Living Competition
- Holder of the ACT Science Fair’s Secondary School Shield for the past 15 years
SCIENCE IS:
EVERYWHERE
- interactive easy
important logical productive fun
stimulating empowering
resourceful experimental, relevant
PROBLEM SOLVING
- applicable innovative sharing
social earthy, investigative
exciting challenging
Astronomical helpful
BELIEVABLE
