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A hands-on reptile lesson(for student report click here)

Teachers

MrD Thompson ( Head Teacher)

Mr D. Schulze

Mr P Phillips

Mr R. Herringe

Mr D. Borger

 

Subjects offered by the Science Facility at Corrimal High are

  • 2 Unit Science For Life
  • 2 Unit General Science
  • 2 Unit Chemistry
  • 2 Unit Physics
  • 2 Unit B iology
  • 2 Unit Marine Studies

 

Science For Life

Science For Life is a study of integrated science with an emphasis on the relationships that exist between science, technology and society.

General Science:

This course is designed along the same lines as Physics, Chemistry and Biology but gives a basic understanding of the many aspects of science at the senior level.

Chemistry:

Chemistry's main aim is to give practical, first hand experience of the physical and chemical behaviour of matter.

Useful Links

HSC On-Line Chemistry Node

Physics:

The Physics Course is practically orientated and involves study of the physical behaviour of matter in the universe.

HSC On-Line Physics Node

Biology:

Understanding of the structure, function and behaviour of plants and animals, including practical activities designed to enhance understanding of the way living things work.

Useful Links

HSC On-Line Biology Node

The Visible Human

The Biology Place

Medical Reference Library

Whole Brain Atlas

The Exploratorium

Marine Studies

This is a senior course which is competency based. As well as learning a number of theoretical aspects, such as weather and wave formation, they also learn about snorkelling, scuba diving and navigation.

Other useful Science links

ABC's Gateway to Online Science

Union for Concerned Scientists

Amateur Science

Enviromental News Network

New Scientist magazine

Ocean and Surfing Facts

 

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