Maths and Science in Term 1!
It has been a fantastic start to the year for classes in the Maths and Science Learning Areas. Year 7 to 10 Mathematics classes have been exploring the properties of numbers and examining new ways to express them.
Our first year of VCE Mathematics has started with Foundation Maths exploring the fundamentals of number and the properties of data. General Maths has been engaging with the world of data analytics and identifying trends. Finally, our first class of Maths Methods has been examining the properties of quadratics and their applications.
Our Science classes have been busy with Year 7s exploring forces and mechanics as well as being introduced to working in laboratory spaces. Year 8s have been looking at cells under microscopes and learning about the body systems. They were also able to take part in a heart dissection as part of their CAT. Year 9s have been diving into the concept of waves and energy and have completed practical experiments like building a lemon battery. Our STEM classes have been inducted into the world of Engineering and had competitions to develop the best paper plane and even designed from scratch their own Mouse Trap Cars.
Our Year 10 Science electives have branched off to explore the disciplines of Psychology, Geology, Astronomy and the science of Climate Change. Our first full set of VCE Sciences has also begun with Psychology examining cognitive development theory and mental health issues. Physics has begun working with different types of energy focusing on light and thermal energy. They bent light using prisms and split white light into different colours. They also examined the properties of materials and their ability to insulate. Chemistry has started with understanding the periodic table, the fundamentals of elements and an introduction to common types of chemical reactions. Unit 1 Biology started with the properties of cells and the different mechanisms that help our cells stay in shape and function correctly.
Most excitedly, our first ever Year 12 Unit 3 class of Biology students has begun and they have been working with DNA and exploring the mechanisms of transcription and translation.
