This year we celebrated Science Week with our MLMC students from Monday 16 August to Friday 20 August despite the challenges of remote learning.
Our Year 7 students participated in an incursion with Reptile Encounters from their homes. Students learned about how to classify all living things and that we are constantly changing our understanding of the living world. They were introduced to a variety of insects and reptiles, including a crocodile, python and shingleback lizard, as well as other animals including a barn owl. The students engaged in video discussion to learn about our Australian animals, their adaptations and challenges they face in the wild.
Our VCE students have been working very hard over the last few months and we asked them to share some photos of their science studies showing the great work that they are doing at home.
Our students were also encouraged to explore and take part in a number of online National Science Week initiatives.
The theme of this year's Science Week (16-20 August) was the future of food. To encapsulate this, a daily quiz question was released on the student portal along with a link to give them the opportunity to discover more about the answer. Questions relating to genetic splicing, food in space and food science all appeared, testing the knowledge and curiosity of the students. Thanks to all the students and staff who participated in the various activities.
— Science Prefect Connor Taylor
