As Semester 1 draws to a close we look back at all the work completed by our students in the various subjects undertaken.
Year 9 students have been actively engaged in a range of practical activities from the production of bioplastics in Energy matters to maglev engineering projects in Stem in Action. The students in Solve the mystery finally used their scientific testing to discover the culprit in the murder of Humpty Dumpty!
Year 10 Genetics students have been working on extraction of DNA and engaged in an investigation using DNA Gel electrophoresis.
Year 10 Forensics students have completed fingerprint and shoe impression analysis, psychological analysis of criminals along with a variety of different practical activities.
Year 10 Chemistry students designed practical investigations on the impact of Surface area on reaction rate along with a variety of practical activities on temp and reaction rate and metal analysis using flame tests.
Year 10 Immunology students engaged in an investigation on bacterial growth on surfaces and completed a travel vaccination project.
Year 10 Force, energy and motion students engaged in a variety of practical activities including energy in bouncing balls and ramps and dynamic karts.
Year 10 Psychology students have engaged in an investigation involving the senses where they completed taste testing.
Our VCE students have been involved in a variety of practical activities which have enhanced their learning and after two years of continuous interruption, they have finally managed to learn important skills required to complete scientific investigations.
This Semester we have been actively promoting hands on learning with the aim of building teamwork, communication and problem-solving skills. We couldn’t provide these learning opportunities to the students if it wasn’t for the support of the Penola Catholic College Executive. They have provided us with the most up to date resources which has enabled us to fully engage student learning. We are also very grateful to our support staff Lisa O’Hare, Julie Tatam and Bethaney Warren for the extra time and effort they have invested in the education of the students. They go above and beyond their job description and we, the Science staff of Penola, are incredibly grateful to have them working with us.
Looking forward to Term 3; Science week will be held from August 13-21 and the theme this year is Glass: more than meets the eye. We will keep you updated so that you are aware of the variety of activities that will be held during this week across both the Glenroy and Broadmeadows campuses.
Thank you to all the parents and caregivers who have worked with us this year, we look forward to your continued support throughout Term 3 and 4.
God Bless,
Leanne Attard,
Head of Science Broadmeadows.
