My Y7 scientists were investigating the effect of forces on objects and measuring forces using a Newton balance.
Nicola Ross
Science Teacher
It is strange that only extraordinary men make the discoveries, which later appear so easy and simple. – Georg C. Lichtenberg
The Year 8s are learning about energy in Physics this term. Today they were observing the transfer of energy by spinning snakes with their favourite piece of lab equipment, the Bunsen burner!
Ben Nicholson
Science Teacher
Before the break the Year 8 Science class investigated the structure of DNA by extracting it from a kiwi. They were amazed at what they saw!! Good job everyone.
Nicola Ross
Science Teacher
“There is a single light of science, and to brighten it anywhere is to brighten it everywhere.” Isaac Asimov
The ATAR Y11 Human Biology students performed a chicken wing dissection to help associate the musculoskeletal system in humans. They discovered that pulling on the tendons would flap the wings.
Nicola Ross
Science Teacher
“The art and science of asking questions is the source of all knowledge.” Thomas Berger
The Year 11 ATAR Human Biology class were building muscles and learning all parts of their structure.
Nicola Ross
Science Teacher
“Science is organized knowledge. Wisdom is organized life.” Immanuel Kant
Here are my Y11 Biology ATAR students carrying out their very first independent scientific inquiry assessment. All students had to research, design and investigate a factor of transpiration in plants. Let’s hope the results work out!
Nicola Ross
Science Teacher
“and receive from him anything we ask, because we keep his commands and do what pleases him. – 1 John 3:22
We’ve received some photos from our Marine Biology students who left Perth for their Abrolhos Islands Expedition yesterday, and we’re feeling a bit jealous! Students and staff arrived in Geraldton and have already jumped in the water to practice their new scuba skills. The group will head to the Abrolhos Islands tomorrow to explore the reef.
The Year 12 Marine Students from spent the morning at the Maritime Museum in Fremantle. They had the opportunity to see the artefacts and remains recovered from the wreck site of the Batavia which many of them had the chance to dive on at the Abrolhos Islands last year!
In the afternoon they visited IFAP to see first hand the intense training you need to complete before working in the Maritime Industry. Students were climbing in life rafts, saw helicopters fall into the pool, learnt how to extinguish fires and escape from burning buildings!
Rebecca Hudson
Science Teacher
Today we held a heart in our hands and pulled on the heart strings during a heart dissection. Students were able to relate the real structure to our classwork. Good job Y8s.
Nicola Ross
Science Teacher
“Great are the works of the Lord, studied by all who delight in them.” – Psalm 111:2
Year 10 Marine Science students are at AQWA today – exploring the marine ecosystems around the Western Australian coastline and many of them are experiencing SCUBA for the first time!
Rebecca Hudson
Science Teacher
“When you go through deep waters, I will be with you.” – Isaiah 43:2