Science+Curriculum


 * __Science in the Middle School Proposal__**
 * //Click on the __'Discussion__' tab above to contribute to discussions around the science curriculum.//**

//One premise of the draft middle school structure is a strong focus on Science in the Yar 9 and Year 10 curriculum.//

Science forms a part of the Academic Challenge that Year 9 students undertake in Term 1. An allocation of three lessons a week will allow students to work on their Science Talent Search entry, which will be judged by an independent board in Melbourne.

//**Development of Term 3 & 4 'Skill' and 'Service' units would maximise any opportunities presented for students to consider topics from a science based perspective and to address the National science curriculum.**//

The three lessons per week in Term 1 to be devoted to teams of students developing experimental research projects based on an area of interest. This research to be based on the model presented by the STAV Science Talent Search. This research can also be presented in a manner that aligns with the Cityscape research program that forms the basis of the Year 9 Camp.
 * MNSC Year 9 Science Talent Search**

Given assimilation of Science into the Year 7 & 8 Eflex curriculum the Year 10 focus is designed to ensure students are adequately exposed to Science curriculum and prepared for study in VCE Science. A priority for the Science Faculty is that Year 10 science classes be blocked on together to allow for mixed ability grouping.