SCIENCE & ENGINEERING CHALLENGE

25th June 2024

The Deakin STEM event was a super immersive and hands on event I have ever attended. There was a huge range of activities for our school's groups to compete in, all relating to Science and Engineering. 

The group I was in did two activities throughout the day called "Job Juggle" and "Windmill". The first challenging our logical thinking and the latter focusing on physics and elements that make the most energy efficient windmill. I recommend that our school should participate in this event in future yearsas it is a great learning experience. 

I thank the teachers Ms Fina and Ms Brulez for organizing and helping us prepare for the event.

Thalia Lai- 9STEM

On Tuesday 25th June, our class visited Deakin University for a science excursion. The university offered us various activities and we enrolled in those that piqued our interest, which would help broaden our knowledge and skills in that STEM pathways.  The activity my group chose was:

Job Juggle – In this practical exercise, students had to utilise critical thinking and problem-solving skills to effectively tackle a variety of scheduling challenges that mirror real-life scenarios. By strategically arranging coloured tiles into designated lanes on a board, students had to develop the necessary organizational and time management abilities required in professional settings. Through this hands-on approach, students were able to gain valuable experience in handling complex scheduling situations and be better equipped to navigate similar challenges in their future careers.

Wind Turbine - In this engaging project, students creatively designed and built fan blades utilizing simple materials such as cardboard, paper, and glue to optimize the ability to harness the airflow generated by an electric fan. Through this hands-on activity, learners explored aerodynamic principles and experimented with various blade shapes and sizes to enhance their fan's efficiency in catching and utilizing wind power. This fun and educational exercise encouraged us to foster a deeper understanding of physics concepts related to wind energy.

On behalf of my team, I can confirm that everyone had a wonderful time learning hands-on skills and putting into practice the knowledge that we have been learning this year in school. Quite honestly, we cannot wait for another such opportunity that comes our way in the future to learn new skills and try new activities.

Zara Reis-9 STEM