In Physical World, students have begun their Geography unit, and what better way to begin than getting their bearings with all the places of the world. Students have been engaging in blended learning including digital technologies and good old-fashioned Atlases. They have also started learning about landforms, including patterns of weathering and erosion in famous landforms like Uluru.

In Science, students have enjoyed getting practical in the lab investigating chemical reactions, including burning magnesium, reacting bicarbonate soda and vinegar, and observing the link between salt solutions and rusting. Students have made links between these chemical reactions and the chemical weathering that occurs in rocks. An example of this can be seen in landforms where oxidation occurs, producing beautiful orange hues, a symbol of the presence of iron oxide. 

Year 8s have their scientific investigative report due in Week 8, and Year 7s have a 2-part science exam in 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