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Year 7
Year 7 students have been working on developing their science skills, including earning their Bunsen burner licenses.
Year 9 & 10 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
CSI students conducted an 'autopsy' on Caramelo Koalas!
Ms Jo Cole
Teacher
Year 9 & 10 Be A Vet: Myuna Farm Excursion
Last week our Year 9 & 10 'Be a Vet' students at Myuna Farm today, exploring the ins and outs of farm animal diets, digestive systems and getting hands-on with our furry friends. A day well-spent honing the skills needed for a future in veterinary care! This experience will play an important role in their Term 4 PBL, where students will focus on managing the overall health of an animal.
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Ms Carly Doyle & Ms Gemma Eastwood
Teachers
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Unit 3 Biology
Students in Unit 3 Biology have been studying DNA manipulation techniques. This week, students undertook an investigation to determine if they could transform bacteria by taking up a recombinant plasmid. The plasmid contained a gene from Aequorea victoria; a bioluminescent jellyfish, as well as an antibiotic-resistant gene. If successful, the green fluorescent protein (GFP) from Aequorea victoria will be expressed in the bacteria, causing them to glow bright green under UV light.
Ms Carly Doyle
Teacher