SCIENCE
Rottnest Physics Contextual Studies Weekend
The historic buildings and other structures in close proximity to the barracks accommodation gives students the perfect opportunity to collect data and information such as the historic roof structures, lighthouse, the reservoir, measuring bags and sand dunes for estimation problems. Oliver Hill Gun Turret for projectilemotion, how the tunnels were constructed, the power station and so much more.
Students will:
- Learn and practice the skill of estimation, an essential component of physics.
- Experience and be made aware of Physics in the real world.
- Calculate/measure Physics related experiences
- Take part in an intensive tutorial session.
Location: Rottnest Island
Offered: Year 12 and Year 11
Cost (if any) $150 - $200
Number of students: Year 12 Physics Class/Year 11 Physics Class
 Robotics
Program
Robotics Club is an after school science club that enables students
to build and program robots. Students use Lego Mindstorm kits and
Robolab software to build and program robots to perform specific
functions. The program is offered to students selected by their
teachers based on either their demonstrated academic performance,
leadership skills or willingness to participate.
Students will
- Participate in a team situation to build and program robots
- Improve communication and leadership skills
- Develop problem solving and critical thinking skills
- Develop an awareness of the application of Physics,
Information Technology and Engineering in the workforce
- Compete and network with students from other schools in team
challenges and competitions eg: RoboCup Junior Australia
Location: Science Foyer/Sc Room 7
When: Senior School Thursday 2:05 - 3:00pm, Middle
School Thursday 3:10-4:00pm
National Robotics Competition for school students
RoboCup Junior Australia is the national Science and Technology cross
curricula activity that trains students to be problem solvers, versatile
thinkers and manually creative. RoboCup caters for all levels of
expertise, the competition events are designed to allow students to set
their own goals within a framework of co-operation and teamwork.
Students will
- Design, build and program a robot in a team to participate in
a competitive robotics soccer game against other schools
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