Chemistry Lesson 2011

Year 8 Rocket Science

Year 6 Magnetic Cranes

Science Teaching

The Medbury Science Programme of Work  (Science Programme 2011)

The focus for Term 1, 2011 is on 'Living World' topics.  Year 3 are studing plants.  Year 4s topic is 'Awesome Animals'.  Year 5 are studying the Human Body and Year 6 are making the most of their Wainui camp experience by studying the ecology of the rocky shore.

Year 7 are investigating the life of invertebrates, particularly spiders.  The Year 8 boys will be learning more about the similarities and differences between living things, considering genetic and environmental factors.

Medbury has an exciting science and technology programme tailored to engage boys in learning more about how systems work, and how technology can be applied.  A range of hands on, fun activities have been organised this year.  Years 4 to 8 will have their own opportunity to be involved in a Science and Technology Evening and the dates are set out below:

Thursday 29 September 2011, 5:30pm - 7:30pm - Year 8

Gifted and Talented Programme

Boys with a strong interest in Science will be invited to take part in Science and Technology projects this year, including participating in the Lincoln University Science and Technology Fair.

Royal Society CREST

Boys from Years 7 and 8 with higher ability or a particular interest in Science are invited to participate in the Royal Society of New Zealand’s CREST scheme. CREST works in very well with the Canterbury-Westland Science Fair. CREST is designed to encourage an inquiry-based approach and this provides an excellent platform for the boys to extend themselves. Boys develop their own investigation on some aspect of Science or Technology and are rewarded with recognition from the Royal Society with the added bonus of showing their hard work off to the general public at the Science Fair.

Information Website Links

Canterbury-Westland Science and Technology Fair

Royal Society CREST