Science

The Year 8’s were in for an egg-cellent time! For their assesment, the class was tasked with creating a vehicle to move an egg as far and as fast as possible using their knowledge of energy transformations and transfers.

This Term in Year 8 Science students have been learning about Energy Transformation. Below are examples of some of the practical, engaging activities students have been tasked with to apply their knowledge. Energy Transformation Have you very wanted to move a golf ball without touching it? Well that is what the year 8’s were tasked…

Year 9’s were ready to shake, rattle and roll. While investigating tectonic plates and earthquakes they were tasked with creating the tallest tower for the lowest price. Their structures were required to survive three different earthquakes. Afterwards discussions were had around the successful designs and how different regions create earthquake proof structures.

The year 9’s delve into the understanding of continental drift and convection currents. Students modelled this through the use of tea leaves and rice. The tea leaves rise with the hot currents and falls again due to the cooling waters.