Science
In Science, students are able to gain an understanding of the relationships between Science and Technology and their impacts on society. The importance of scientific awareness in our everyday lives is increasing all the time and our informed decisions will have an impact on future generations. Science is mandatory for all students from Year 7 to Year 10.
At James Ruse Agricultural High School, students learn science by asking questions and finding answers about the world around them. They use skills called "working scientifically" to help them understand science ideas better.
For Years 7 to 10, the science classes focus on learning through exploring and discovering things themselves. Students work collaboratively on hands-on experiments, learn how to gather and analyse data, and present their scientific findings. Additionally, in both Year 8 and Year 9, students complete an individual research project to further develop their skills.
In Years 11 and 12, the Science courses offered at JRAHS include:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Science Extension (Year 12 only)
Competitions & co-curricular activities
Competitions
- Australian Science Innovations Big Science Competition
- Australian Brain Bee Challenge
- Australian Science and Engineering Challenge
- Australian Science Innovations Australian Science Olympiad
Training and competition in Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science, Junior Science, and Physics - Australian Space Design Competition
- ICAS Science Competition
- International Science Olympiad
- Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI) International Chemistry Quiz
- Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI) Titration Competition
- Science Teachers Association of NSW (STANSW) Young Scientist Awards
- The Earth Prize
Co-curricular activities
- Honeywell Engineering Summer School
- National Youth Science Forum
- Professor Harry Messel International Science School
- High School Master class
- Year 7 STEM
- Year 8 STEM
- Years 9 & 10 STEM
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