Sciences

We strive to develop students who:

• seek to improve their personal theories about the world, so that they make better sense of it, and therefore act on it more effectively.
• are aware of the Scientific Method of investigation for problem-solving.
• have an appreciation of the nature of science and its basic concepts.
• aim for excellence

What's happening?

Lessons and quizzes can be found by clicking on "Moodle" to the left of this page.

Vincent Beintmann, Wilbur Townsend and Max Gessler at the 2009 New Zealand's Next Top Engineering Scientists Challenge. Click here for full story.

SeaWeek - 7th-14th March. Competitions.

Edna Waddell Undergraduate Scholarships for Women in Technology and Engineering for study in 2011. Click here for details and application form.


Are you SciCurious? - Y11 to 13, make a 2 minute film about an area of Science that interests you. click here. Register by 15th April.

Big Science Competition 2010- pay $8 at the school office to enter. 2009 -Congratulations to Xander Perrott and Jessica Jensen on gaining Distinction.

Royal Society Competitions - click here

Are you in Y13 and thinking about tertiary study in Engineering or Technology? Would you like some financial help? click here

Science Fair
Nelson region. More details of prizes, teacher and student resources for the fair here.

Science Showcase

John's Big Science Adventures Movie Competition entry. Click here

Susie and Finn Geology project 2007 on YouTube. Click here

Senior Biology

NCEA Level 2 and 3
Cell Biology
Ecology (possible camp or Sustainability papers)
Plant Structure and Function
Animal Structure and Function
Genetics
Biotechnology

Senior Chemistry

NCEA Level 2 and 3
Composition, properties and changes
Structure and Bonding
Periodic Table
Quantitative Chemistry
Physical Chemistry
Oxidation and Reduction
Organic Chemistry

Senior Physics

NCEA Level 2
Electricity and Electromagnetism
Mechanics (Forces and Energy)
Radioactivity (Nuclear Physics)
Science papers:
Life Cycle of Stars
Electro-Magnetic Radiation, Sound and Ultrasound (Level 3)

NCEA Level 3
Electrical Systems (AC Theory)
Mechanical Systems (Rotational Dynamics, Simple Harmonic Motion)
Wave Systems (Doppler Effect, Interference)
Atoms, Photons and Nuclei (Atomic and Quantum Physics)

For Geraldine's(07)SHM movie clip please click here

Careers in Science

Click here for general careers information or check out Health Careers.

Why study science?
Science is able to inform problem solving and decision making in many areas of life. Many of the major challenges and opportunities that confront our world need to be approached from a scientific perspective, taking into account social and ethical considerations.
By studying science, you:
• develop an understanding of the world, built on current scientific theories;
• learn that science involves particular processes and ways of developing and organising knowledge and that these continue to evolve;
• use your current scientific knowledge and skills for problem solving and develop further knowledge;
• use scientific knowledge and skills to make informed decisions about the communication, application, and implications of science as these relate to your own life and culture and to the sustainability of the environment.

Many careers have a science subject as a prerequisite:

Health and Medicine:
o Eg doctor, nurse, radiologist, pharmacist, physiotherapist, psychologist, optometrist.

Research:
o Medical, fisheries, environmental, food, chemical, waste, genetics

General:
o Laboratory technician, teaching
o Manufacturing processes

Engineering:
o Civil, mechanical, electrical, software

Plants and Animals:
o DOC Ranger, veterinarian

Planet Earth:
o Geologist, meteorology

Sports:
o Training, rehabilitation, research, physiotherapy

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