Science

Science

The science faculty at Mabel Park State High School offers a variety of learning opportunities through transmission model of learning and inquiry-based learning approaches. Classes offer students:

• supportive and collaborative learning environments that promote teamwork through scientific investigation
• experiment-driven lessons that encourage hands-on exploration and critical thinking
• exposure to science through models, dissections, displays, plants and other specimens
• learning through information and communication technology (ICT) and data collection methods
• opportunities for both group and individual research investigations, including student-designed experiments
• challenges and extension activities promoting the process of high-order thinking

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Subjects offered

The Science subjects offered for junior and senior students are:

Maths & Science Events/Opportunities

World Science Festival – Term 1

Science and Engineering Challenge – Term 1

UQ Power of Engineering – Term 1

Brain Bee Challenge – Term 1

Dive in STEAM mentoring program – yearly

International Women's Week - Term 1

QUT Aspire Program – Terms 2-4

Big Science Competition – Term 2

Australian Mathematics Competition – Term 2

Spark Engineering Camp – Term 2

National Science Week – Term 3

ENABLE STEAM into STEM fair – Term 3

Aurecon Bridge Building Competition – Term 3

Queensland Science Contest – Term 4

Senior Curriculum Excursions/ Incursions

Yr 10 - UQ Senior Science Skills

Year 11 Physics - QUT Understanding Space-Time and Relativity

Year 11 Science in Practice - Queensland Police Museum Kurilpa

Year 11 Biology - UQ Experience Ecology

Yr 12 Biology - Hastings Point
Year 12 Psychology - UQ Integrated Pathology Learning Centre

Year 12 Biology - UQ Experience Genetics

Yr 12 Biology – DNA profiling at QIMR

For additional information contact:

Junior Secondary Maths Head of Department: Stacey King 

sking56@eq.edu.au

Science Secondary Maths Head of Department: Rajwinder Sarowa rksar0@eq.edu.au