Science

Year 9 Forensic Science

Students from year 9 have been investigating blood spatter patterns and how they can be used as evidence in a crime scene. They designed their own experiments with a range of variables and ensured their experiments were repeatable and accurate so they could prove or disprove a theory in court.

Students tested heights, angles, patterns and surfaces in order to obtain their results.

They will continue to develop their forensic skills as we delve deeper into different techniques and methods used by forensic scientists.

Ms Noor Asyo

Science teacher

Year 7 Science

During year 7 Science, we have been learning about the properties of solids, liquids and gases and the transitions between these States of Matter. We have been experimenting with Dry Ice and its  property of moving from a solid directly to a gaseous state of matter without passing through the liquid phase, a property called sublimation.

Because Dry Ice sublimates we were able to carry out a variety of interesting experiments demonstrating this. Our class thoroughly enjoyed making Spooky Fog and Soapy Ooze, as well as mini fire extinguishers and Vortex shooters.

Ms Jacinta Wallis              

Science teacher

Year 9 Consumer Science

Year 9 Science students are investigating the quality of consumer products and the veracity of advertising about those products. Products tested include:  confectionary, chips, soft drinks, gum, paper towels, orange juice, and tape. Students have utilized a variety of scientific methods including Chromatography (separation of mixtures/colors from M and M's and Skittles), and the heating and analysis of residues for sugar or salt content. Using the Scientific method of testing, students have been able to ascertain the sweetness or sourness of different products and the extent of food colouring found within products.

Mr Adrian Hajra

Science teacher