In Year 9 Science, students have been exploring chemical reactions, investigating questions such as:

• Do raw cashews provide the body with more calories than raw almonds, as modelled by combustion? 
• What effect does ocean acidification have on the structure of oyster shells in hatcheries? 
• What mass of zinc reacts with copper sulphate in self-heating cans to reach a safe temperature of 65-70°C?

They will submit a scientific experimental report at the end of Week 6. They will then explore radioactivity and the principles behind this, submitting an investigation into a radioactive substance at the end of Week 9

Year 10 Science students have been exploring physics and the motion of objects, specifically looking at the physics behind car safety. Students will submit their scientific  investigative report at the beginning of Week 9.

There is certainly a lot going on in this space at the moment, and we're so glad we are able to share it with you.

Nahdia McClymont

Head of Physical World and Science