Science News
Mr Taylor
Science Learning Area Coordinator
At Cranbourne Secondary College, students learn that science is a dynamic, collaborative and creative human endeavour arising from our curiosity and desire to make sense of our world.
Students develop an understanding not only of how natural phenomena occur but also of how humans can gain such understanding.
This term, our Year 7s have been studying mixtures and separation techniques in chemistry, so that they understand how to purify water, extract minerals, and form crystals.
Our Year 8s have been studying various body systems, especially the digestive, circulatory, and respiratory systems, and developing an understanding of the structure of life, with cells as the core building blocks. A recent highlight was the dissection of a sheep’s heart!
Year 9 students are offered 3 science units to choose from: Forensic Science, Climate Connection, and Mission 2050. Topics include analytical techniques, energy & electricity, and exploration, respectively.
From Year 10 to Year 12, students are offered 5 science subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Psychology, and Space & Earth Science (Year 10 only). These subjects cover the breadth of human knowledge, ranging from the inner workings of rats to high voltage displays, optimising manufacturing processes, and mental wellbeing.
Science Events
This term, 15 students elected to take part in the Big Science Competition: a 50-minute online test of knowledge, critical thinking, and problem-solving. Results pending!
On the horizon, Science Week is scheduled for mid-August. We are eagerly looking forward to hosting our annual science week competition, where students create submissions on Seeds of Science: Nurturing Knowledge for All.
